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Two teenagers from Taranaki didn't just win their age groups at New Zealand's popular Legends Mountain Bike Enduro Series. They beat every adult competitor in their categories to claim the overall championship titles.
A simple survey and media campaign in New Zealand's Taranaki region doubled the number of public drinking fountains in just nine years. Half of all children's playgrounds now have free water access, more than twice the national average.
A New Zealand coastal community just helped vulnerable dotterel birds raise 19 chicks, the highest number since monitoring began in 2017. Dog owners, volunteers, and councils worked together to protect nesting beaches and prove that simple actions can save species.
After a decade mentoring small businesses through growth and burnout, Jenny Henderson says resilience isn't built in headlines. It's built in habits focused on clarity, courage, and community.
After 13 years of legal battles, an Australian mining company has withdrawn its controversial seabed mining application off New Zealand's coast. The decision protects rare dolphins, penguins, and seabirds that call these waters home.
New Zealand just passed groundbreaking legislation that clears the way for offshore wind farms to power the nation's growing electricity needs. The new law creates a clear pathway for developers to tap into world-class wind resources while protecting the environment.
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 memorial golf tournament honoring an 11-year-old cancer warrior has grown from 70 players to over 140 in just three years. The event transforms grief into action, raising thousands for families fighting childhood cancer.
The world's elite surfing competition is heading to New Zealand for the first time ever this May. Raglan's iconic Manu Bay will host 60 of the planet's top surfers in the biggest surfing event the country has ever seen.
When the New Zealand All Blacks faced France with only three inexperienced locks available, anxiety levels soared. The young players stepped up and delivered a thrilling 34-32 victory.
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.
A 19-year-old from small-town New Zealand just celebrated winning America's biggest college basketball prize with the Michigan Wolverines. Oscar Goodman became only the second Kiwi man to win an NCAA title, days after Charlisse Leger-Walker became the first Kiwi woman to achieve the honor.
New Zealand businesses may see up to $1 billion returned after a US Supreme Court ruling overturned tariffs on exports ranging from lamb to medical devices. The refund process started in April, offering relief to farmers, winemakers, and manufacturers hit by trade duties.
Five generations of one New Zealand family have transformed their historic Waikato dairy farm into a thriving organic milk business that now ships to Asia. The Vosper family's journey from walking cows across the country in 1911 to pioneering organic dairy shows how tradition and innovation can work together.