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After missing out at auction, Holly Houndstooth found her dream 1950s home on Trade Me and transformed every beige surface into a colorful coastal retreat. The Taupō property became so special it was featured in NZ Home and Garden magazine.
A 22-year-old Kiwi driver just made motorsports history by delivering Toyota's first-ever Supercars victory in their debut season. Ryan Wood overcame pit stop drama and a cyclone threat to win on home soil at Taupo.
A 15-year-old Christchurch motorcyclist just swept three national championships in one season, following in the tire tracks of his legendary father who's won so many titles he's lost count. Now Hunter Charlett heads to Australia chasing a path to the world stage.
A lucky lottery player from Pāpāmoa just turned a trip to their local pharmacy into a $400,000 windfall. Meanwhile, four other New Zealanders are celebrating quarter-million dollar wins from Saturday's draw.
A young girl's quick thinking and surf club training prevented a holiday tragedy when she rescued a preschooler heading into deep water. Her story highlights why water safety skills matter for every Kiwi kid.
Ryan Wood never imagined he'd win a trophy named after New Zealand's only Formula 1 world champion. The 22-year-old Wellington racer just proved that dreams you don't even dare to have can still come true.
Gisborne's brand new H Blackbee Drift Park made history hosting the region's first official drifting championship, drawing massive crowds and earning praise as the best track in New Zealand. The weekend event brought much-needed tourism to an area still recovering from highway closures and weather disasters.
A 114-year-old cottage in New Zealand comes with a bonus tiny home, creating an affordable multi-generational living solution for under $500,000. The property shows how families are finding creative ways to stay close while keeping costs down.
New Zealand and Australian mountain bikers dominated the opening rounds of the UCI Oceania Continental MTB Series, with hometown hero Anton Cooper and Rebecca Henderson each scoring perfect wins. The races at Christchurch's Crocodile Park showcased world-class talent preparing for the international circuit.
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.
After decades of waiting, South Island motorsport fans will finally see Supercars race at Christchurch's Ruapuna circuit in 2026. The timing couldn't be better for a city rebuilding after earthquakes and a sport welcoming new Kiwi heroes.
Ryan Wood delivered Toyota's maiden Supercars victory at his home track in New Zealand, achieving the win in just the manufacturer's ninth race. The emotional triumph marks the fastest debut success for any new entrant in the modern era.
New Zealand mountain biking legend Anton Cooper dominated two rounds of the UCI Oceania Continental MTB Series on the same track where he learned to ride 20 years ago. Australian champion Rebecca Henderson also swept both elite women's races in Christchurch, securing crucial world ranking points for their upcoming seasons.