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136-Year-Old Rowing Club Wins New Zealand's Top Honor
Acts of Kindness4d ago

136-Year-Old Rowing Club Wins New Zealand's Top Honor

A small-town rowing club founded in 1888 just earned national recognition as New Zealand's best-governed and top-performing club. Their secret? Strong teamwork off the water matched their medal hauls on it.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Auckland FC Parade A-League Trophy Through City Streets
Sports5d ago

Auckland FC Parade A-League Trophy Through City Streets

Thousands of fans packed downtown Auckland to celebrate their soccer team winning the A-League championship in just its second season. Less than 24 hours after the historic victory, players rode through the city on a double-decker bus with the trophy.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Auckland FC Wins New Zealand's First A-League Championship
Sports6d ago

Auckland FC Wins New Zealand's First A-League Championship

After two decades of trying, New Zealand finally has an A-League champion. Auckland FC clinched the 2026 grand final with a 1-0 victory over Sydney FC in front of 28,374 roaring home fans.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Chelsea Women's Team Heads to New Zealand for First Time
SportsMay 12

Chelsea Women's Team Heads to New Zealand for First Time

One of the world's top women's football clubs is coming to New Zealand this August, bringing global superstars to inspire the next generation. The historic match at Eden Park marks a major win for women's sports in the country.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Wellington Phoenix Makes History, Reaches First Grand Final
SportsMay 10

Wellington Phoenix Makes History, Reaches First Grand Final

A New Zealand soccer team just made history by reaching their first-ever A-League grand final. After five years of finishing at the bottom, Wellington Phoenix transformed into championship contenders.

ABC Australia2 min read
Lydia Ko Eagles Her Way to Second Place in New Jersey
SportsMay 8

Lydia Ko Eagles Her Way to Second Place in New Jersey

New Zealand golf star Lydia Ko drained an eagle putt and fired a five-under par 67 to share second place after round one of the LPGA Tour's Mizuho Americas Open. The Kiwi athlete sits just one shot behind the leader as she chases her first win of the 2026 season.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Wellington Phoenix Women Make Historic Playoff Debut
SportsMay 3

Wellington Phoenix Women Make Historic Playoff Debut

The Wellington Phoenix women's team is heading into their first-ever playoff match in club history. After earning a top-two finish, they face Brisbane Roar on Sunday with star player Pia Vlok cleared to play despite injury concerns.

Stuff NZ2 min read
New Zealand Defends World Cup Title in Legends' Final Tour
SportsApr 29

New Zealand Defends World Cup Title in Legends' Final Tour

Three of New Zealand's greatest cricket stars will retire after the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, as the defending champions aim for back-to-back titles. The White Ferns squad blends veteran leadership with fresh talent for an emotional farewell campaign.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
NZ Teen Footballers Go Unbeaten Against Asian Champions
SportsApr 20

NZ Teen Footballers Go Unbeaten Against Asian Champions

New Zealand's U-19 girls soccer team just wrapped up an impressive tour of Thailand, staying unbeaten against local league teams and scoring a stunning 2-0 victory over the Philippines national squad. These young athletes proved they can compete with Asia's best while building skills that will shape the future of women's football back home.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
New Zealand Rowing Club Celebrates 150 Years, 5 Gold Medals
SportsApr 18

New Zealand Rowing Club Celebrates 150 Years, 5 Gold Medals

A small New Zealand rowing club has produced five Olympic gold medallists in its 150-year history. This weekend, champions past and present are gathering to celebrate the milestone and raise money for the next generation.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Ekenasio Returns to Pulse With 20-Goal Performance
SportsApr 12

Ekenasio Returns to Pulse With 20-Goal Performance

After four years away, netball star Ameliaranne Ekenasio marked her Central Pulse comeback with a near-perfect shooting performance. The 35-year-old's return shows age is just a number when it comes to doing what you love.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Teen's Late Free Kick Saves Auckland FC's Finals Push
SportsApr 11

Teen's Late Free Kick Saves Auckland FC's Finals Push

A stunning last-minute free kick from young Lachlan Brook rescued Auckland FC's playoff hopes after their coach was sent off for protesting. The dramatic 2-2 draw keeps them second on the table with two games left.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Runner Shoots 8-Under in 40 Minutes, Breaks Speedgolf Record
SportsApr 9

Runner Shoots 8-Under in 40 Minutes, Breaks Speedgolf Record

A former world champion just shattered the men's speedgolf world record by running an entire golf course in 40 minutes while shooting 8-under par. Robin Smith did it with only four clubs and an injured Achilles tendon.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Maddy Green's 141 Powers NZ to Fourth Straight Series Win
SportsApr 4

Maddy Green's 141 Powers NZ to Fourth Straight Series Win

New Zealand's Maddy Green battled through severe leg cramps to score an unbeaten 141 runs, leading the White Ferns to a thrilling 66-run victory over South Africa in Wellington. The win secured New Zealand's fourth consecutive home series victory in women's cricket.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Christchurch Opens $683M Stadium After 15-Year Wait
SolutionsMar 27

Christchurch Opens $683M Stadium After 15-Year Wait

Christchurch just unveiled its stunning new indoor stadium, complete with a retractable roof and space for 30,000 fans. The $683 million venue replaces the stadium lost in the 2011 earthquake and promises to inject new life into the city's heart.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Sophie Devine Leads New Zealand to T20 Series Win at Home
SportsMar 22

Sophie Devine Leads New Zealand to T20 Series Win at Home

Sophie Devine scored 64 runs in her 150th match for New Zealand, leading the White Ferns to their biggest home chase ever and clinching the series against South Africa. The veteran player turned two dropped catches into a match-winning performance in front of her home crowd.

Stuff NZ2 min read
17-Year-Old Soccer Star Leads Wellington to Historic Season
SportsMar 21

17-Year-Old Soccer Star Leads Wellington to Historic Season

Teen sensation Pia Vlok is scoring goals and making history in her first professional season with Wellington Phoenix. Just months after dreaming of this moment, she's one win away from helping her team reach their first-ever finals.

Stuff NZ2 min read
New Zealand Sprinter Breaks 30-Year Record at Worlds
SportsMar 20

New Zealand Sprinter Breaks 30-Year Record at Worlds

Tiaan Whelpton just shattered a New Zealand record that stood for three decades, running the 60 meters in 6.58 seconds at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. The 23-year-old's blazing speed punched his ticket to the semifinals and erased a mark set before he was even born.

Stuff NZ2 min read
White Ferns Captain Devine Scores 54 in Eden Park Victory
SportsMar 20

White Ferns Captain Devine Scores 54 in Eden Park Victory

New Zealand's women's cricket team pulled off their highest home run chase in T20 history, with captain Sophie Devine's unbeaten 54 leading them to a series advantage over South Africa. The thrilling six-wicket win at Eden Park gives the White Ferns a chance to seal the five-match series this Sunday.

Stuff NZ2 min read
New Zealand Women Storm to Rugby Sevens Grand Final
SportsMar 15

New Zealand Women Storm to Rugby Sevens Grand Final

The Black Ferns Sevens defeated the USA 26-14 to reach the New York final, extending their unbeaten streak to three months. The newly-crowned series champions will face Australia for the title Sunday morning.

Stuff NZ2 min read

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