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The 105th New Zealand Open just wrapped its most successful tournament ever, drawing record crowds and pumping nearly $34 million into the local economy. More than 32,000 golf fans descended on Queenstown, proving this event has grown far beyond a simple sports tournament.
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.
When warm winter weather left New Zealand ski fields snowless, Queenstown's Coronet Peak opened anyway using cutting-edge snowmaking technology that works even at 20°C. Tourism is thriving despite the bare mountains, proving innovation can overcome climate challenges.
A skateboarding 10-year-old from Queenstown is shaving her head after raising over $2,000 for children with cancer. Juno Hadlow wanted to give kids something she gets to choose but they don't.
University researchers are putting older adults in charge of creating the technology meant to help them age well. The result? Tools that feel less like intrusion and more like trusted companions.
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.
New Zealand's iconic golf tournament just delivered its most successful year ever, drawing record crowds and pumping nearly $34 million into the local economy. A homegrown hero's victory made it even sweeter.
A small New Zealand town just revolutionized wine tasting by taking it to the water. Cromwell's new winery cruise service lets visitors sip and sail through Central Otago's stunning vineyards.
A retired Tasmanian police officer discovered photos of himself as a 19-year-old in a protester's memoir, sparking a heartwarming reunion four decades after a historic environmental blockade. Their reconnection reveals a moment when protests and policing looked remarkably different.
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.
Sir Rod Drury, who built Xero into a billion-dollar global company, has been honored as New Zealand's top changemaker for 2026. The tech entrepreneur now dedicates his success to helping the next generation of Kiwi innovators scale their dreams.
Kyle Balda went from animating the Grim Reaper in Wellington to directing Minions movies that made over a billion dollars. His journey shows how passion, hard work, and human creativity still matter most in animation.
As the global population over 65 skyrockets to 1.2 billion by 2040, cities from Singapore to Japan are racing to create neighborhoods where people can thrive for a century. The redesigns include fitness programs, walkable parks, and tech-enabled homes that make healthy aging accessible to everyone.
A London-based coffee reviewer is traveling through New Zealand for six weeks, tasting flat whites at cafes from Wellington to Auckland in his quest to find the world's perfect 10/10 brew. His social media reviews have already sparked excitement among his 30,000 followers, with several Kiwi cafes scoring rare 9+ ratings.
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Astrophotographers from five continents have captured breathtaking images of our galaxy, reminding us that pristine night skies still exist. The 9th annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition showcases stunning views from New Zealand to the Canary Islands.
A family-run camping ground on New Zealand's Lake Hāwea proves simple hospitality still wins by keeping prices low and listening to what guests actually want. Since 2009, the Burdons have grown a 1970s campground into a thriving retreat that offers everything from budget tent sites to luxury domes.