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More than 50 young people in New Zealand will learn hands-on farming skills through a new government-backed programme connecting them with rural careers. The 13-month pilot offers training in everything from sheep shearing to forestry for youth aged 12 to 24.
New Zealand just proved you can help smokers switch to safer vapes without hooking kids. Youth vaping dropped 50% while the country races toward becoming smoke-free.
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.
More than 2,000 teenage athletes from 127 schools across New Zealand gathered at stunning Lake Ruataniwha for the country's largest high school rowing championship. The six-day Maadi Regatta showcases the next generation of Kiwi rowing talent in one of the nation's most beloved youth sporting traditions.
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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 16-year-old runner from New Zealand just shattered the world record for fastest mile by an athlete under 18. The achievement marks another milestone in youth athletics, proving that the next generation is pushing boundaries faster than ever.
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.
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.
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 small coastal town in New Zealand just combined environmental restoration with community recreation in the best possible way. Pātea now has a brand new 2.1km track winding through 10 hectares of native forest that didn't exist a year ago.
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 is bringing its successful "Earn as You Learn" program to four more regions, letting students earn money while training for manufacturing careers. The pilot program in Waikato saw most students land full-time jobs.
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 under-15 girls soccer team dominated an eight-nation Oceania tournament in Fiji, winning all their matches including a 12-0 victory in the final. The tournament gave young players their first taste of international competition without high-stakes pressure.
A 16-year-old runner from Tauranga just became the fastest New Zealander ever to complete the indoor mile, beating records that stood for decades. Sam Ruthe ran 3 minutes 48.88 seconds at a Boston race, competing against Olympic athletes three years his senior.
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