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Dave Rennie has become the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead New Zealand's legendary All Blacks rugby team. The 62-year-old coach brings decades of experience as he prepares the team for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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New Zealand Cricket just made history by requiring a new professional league to include women's competition before they'll approve it. The move puts gender equality at the center of the country's biggest cricket overhaul in 21 years.
The Black Ferns Sevens dominated Great Britain with a record-breaking 64-0 victory, their biggest win ever against the team. Ten different tries showcased New Zealand's depth and skill in women's rugby sevens.
A newly visible comet is gracing New Zealand skies this month, giving Kiwis a rare chance to witness a cosmic visitor. While faint now, the comet is expected to climb higher throughout May.
Amarante Sititi is following her brother Wallace into international rugby, earning her first Black Ferns call-up at just 19 years old. The rising star is one of five new players selected for New Zealand's upcoming eight-test season.
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New Zealand pulled off their highest-ever T20 World Cup chase, scoring 183 runs to beat Afghanistan by five wickets in Chennai. The Black Caps erased memories of their humiliating 2023 defeat while setting a new tournament record for successful run chases.
After months of tension over China deals, New Zealand and the Cook Islands just signed a historic security agreement that restores their decades-old partnership. The declaration ends a bitter standoff and unlocks $25 million in frozen aid.
Most of New Zealand will enjoy crystal-clear skies for stargazing during this year's Matariki long weekend. High pressure moving across the country means families can celebrate the Māori New Year under a stunning display of stars.
For the first time, residents of the isolated Chatham Islands can book single tickets connecting their local flights to major New Zealand cities. The new partnership between Air Chathams and Air New Zealand ends years of complicated multi-booking travel for one of the country's most remote communities.
Former primary school teacher Kane Jury is transforming how New Zealand develops young rugby talent by treating players as people first, athletes second. His approach could rebuild the All Blacks' dynasty.
Former Black Fern Erin Rush just made history as New Zealand Rugby's first female president, marking a milestone for one of the world's most iconic rugby nations. The announcement came alongside encouraging financial news showing the sport thriving despite global challenges.
Daryl Mitchell revealed the surprising key to his record-breaking performance in India: countless morning training sessions under a dusty marquee tent in Lincoln, New Zealand. His preparation paid off as he led the Black Caps to their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil.
Steve Lancaster, a former Crusaders lock who's championed community rugby for years, just landed the top job at New Zealand Rugby. His mission: keep the All Blacks winning while strengthening grassroots rugby across the country.
A 17-year-old New Zealander has found freedom from debilitating OCD symptoms through a groundbreaking therapy now available in the country. The treatment is offering hope to thousands who previously had limited options.
A blood cancer treatment that works like a "Trojan horse" to destroy cells from within just received approval in New Zealand, offering hope to 2,500 patients with multiple myeloma. One patient who joined the trial says the drug gave her confidence to believe in her future again.
New Zealand's cricket team just pulled off one of the most unlikely victories in sports, beating England on their home turf despite losing key players to injury and retirement. It's only the fourth time in 95 years the Black Caps have won a series in England.
A New Zealand resident has successfully grown 11 oak saplings from acorns linked to the country's most decorated WWI soldier. The original trees grew from acorns given by King George V in 1919.
When bird flu reached Australia and New Zealand in 2026, one country was already two years ahead with a plan to save its most endangered species. New Zealand's vaccination program shows how early preparation can protect wildlife facing global threats.
New Zealand chased down their highest T20 World Cup target ever, rallying from 14 for 2 to beat Afghanistan by five wickets in Chennai. Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips turned panic into celebration with fearless batting that powered the Black Caps to 183 with 13 balls to spare.
Two teams have punched their tickets to the FIFA Women's World Cup Oceania semifinals, with New Zealand dominating 8-0 and American Samoa pulling off their second straight upset win. The semifinals will be held in Hamilton, New Zealand next month.
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