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Four basketball players scattered across New Zealand went undefeated at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, crediting their genuine friendship as their secret weapon. In a sport where three of four players are always on court, their trust in each other has become unstoppable.
A Special Olympics athlete just brought an internationally recognized inclusion program to New Zealand for the first time. Grace Payne's vision became reality when 16 students with and without intellectual disabilities played basketball together as teammates in Auckland. #
New Zealand's under-18 men's basketball team just punched their ticket to the 2027 World Cup with a thrilling bronze medal finish in India. The young Kiwis defeated Korea 102-97 to cap off an impressive tournament run that continues their nation's rising basketball success.
Fresh off winning an NCAA championship with UCLA, New Zealand basketball star Charlisse Leger-Walker has secured her spot on the Connecticut Sun's opening day roster. The 24-year-old guard survived tough cuts to earn her place in the WNBA alongside 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner.
New Zealand's 3x3 basketball team punched their ticket to the World Cup in the most dramatic way possible: a game-winning shot as the overtime clock hit zero. Chris Martin's two-pointer from beyond the arc sparked wild celebrations and sealed a 19-17 victory over Brazil.
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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.
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.
Charlisse Leger-Walker just became the first New Zealander ever drafted into the WNBA, selected 18th overall by the Connecticut Sun. Two years after a devastating knee injury nearly ended her dream, the 24-year-old guard is proving that setbacks can set up the greatest comebacks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed one of the fastest centuries in cricket history, blasting 100 runs off just 33 balls to send his team to the Twenty20 World Cup final. His record-breaking performance crushed South Africa by nine wickets and sparked celebrations across New Zealand.
New Zealand's beloved band Six60 will christen the Te Paepae Theatre as its first-ever concert act, debuting their new album live. The February 13 show marks a milestone for both the band and Auckland's brand-new international convention center.
New Zealand Winegrowers just named five new Fellows who've spent decades building the country's wine reputation worldwide. From founding winemakers to Hollywood actors, these champions turned a small island nation into a global wine powerhouse.
Vietnam and New Zealand just upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, unlocking new opportunities in trade, innovation, and cultural exchange. The partnership follows Vietnam's impressive 8% GDP growth in 2025 and increasing business interest from both nations.
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