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New Zealand is letting wealthy visa applicants donate up to 20% of their investment requirement to local charities, turning immigration investment into social good. The change could channel hundreds of millions into nonprofits while attracting global investors seeking residency.
A new golf tournament in Queenstown just proved that sports can change lives beyond the course. The New Zealand Open Charitable Trust raised over $90,000 in its first year, funding rescue equipment and children's health research.
A small charity is filling a massive gap in New Zealand's healthcare system, ensuring children with terminal illnesses can spend their final days without pain. For just $8 million a year, every Kiwi child could access this life-changing care.
A New Zealand mayor stepped into the wrestling ring and delivered a crowd-pleasing takedown of his theatrical rival. The lighthearted showdown brought professional wrestling back to Lower Hutt after 15 years.
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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.
Steve Williams, the legendary caddie behind 13 major golf championships with Tiger Woods, is bringing his inside stories to a New Zealand charity event. The October fundraiser will support Hospice South's essential care services across the region.
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.
A New Zealand salon owner turned her annual charity fundraiser into a mission to teach children life-saving water safety skills. Brenda Ardern raised $1,000 to help close the swimming skills gap for 130,000 Kiwi kids who've never had lessons.
A UK-born caddie is hiking New Zealand's entire Te Araroa Trail carrying 28kg of golf clubs to raise money for kids in need. Doug Haynes has already raised over $16,000 and played 15 rounds along the way.
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.
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.
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.
Auckland FC went from a billionaire's idea to championship winners in just 970 days, bringing New Zealand its first A-League Men's title. The new soccer club's fairytale rise shows what's possible when vision meets execution. ##
New Zealand is rolling out 10 practical initiatives to safeguard the undersea internet and power cables that keep the country connected to the world. The low-cost measures include the nation's first simulated cable break exercise and new surveillance capabilities.
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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.
New Zealand just made it way easier for 75,000 homes with solar panels to share clean energy with their neighbors. The new rules let households export up to 10 kilowatts of power to the grid, unlocking cheaper electricity for everyone.
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