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When tragedy struck Mt Maunganui, Australian DJ FISHER didn't cancel his 20,000-person concert. Instead, he's turning Saturday's show into a powerful moment of remembrance and fundraising for families who lost loved ones in last week's devastating landslip.
A nurse from Tauranga, New Zealand, credits microscopic hookworms with saving her life after traditional treatments failed to control her severe autoimmune diseases. Jane Puckey went from being unable to climb stairs to playing pickleball four times a week.
New Zealand's Sam Ruthe just became the fastest 16-year-old miler in history, clocking an incredible 3 minutes 53.83 seconds. The Tauranga teenager shattered the previous world record at Saturday's Cooks Classic in Whanganui.
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.
After 11 days of tireless work, emergency teams have successfully recovered and identified all six victims from the Mount Maunganui landslide, bringing closure to grieving families. A New Zealand community demonstrated remarkable unity and compassion during one of their most challenging moments.
A 14-year-old just became the youngest winner of New Zealand's under-20 women's 3000m race, and she happens to be the sister of the country's fastest miler. Daisy Ruthe's stunning victory shows athletic excellence might just run in the family.
A teenage runner from New Zealand just shattered a 44-year-old national record and became the youngest athlete ever to break 3:50 in the mile. Now he's headed to his first international championship and might compete at the Commonwealth Games alongside senior athletes.
A 16-year-old just became New Zealand's fastest miler ever, breaking a national record that stood for over four decades. Sam Ruthe ran 3 minutes 48.88 seconds, stunning even himself with a performance that rewrites the history books.
After devastating landslides in New Zealand, researchers are revealing how better mapping and science can save lives by predicting where slopes might fail. Their work shows that understanding nature's warning signs can help communities stay safe.
A 53-year-old hiker spent five harrowing hours stranded on a Northland cliff face after falling up to 150 feet, but walked away with only scrapes and bruises. His miraculous survival and dramatic rescue show what's possible when searchers refuse to give up.
A 16-year-old from New Zealand just ran faster than any Kiwi in history, shattering a legendary record that stood for over four decades. Sam Ruthe clocked an incredible 3:48.88 mile, beating Sir John Walker's mark and becoming the youngest person ever to break the 3:50 barrier.
Sam Ruthe, just 16, broke New Zealand's 42-year-old mile record and caught the world's attention. Olympic legend Rod Dixon reminded him to take it one step at a time, just like Edmund Hillary climbing Everest.
New Zealand just committed over $1 billion to rail infrastructure while funding a life-saving highway bypass that could cut crashes by 70%. The budget signals a major shift toward safer, more resilient transport across the country.
A beloved New Zealand viewing platform that sat 286 meters above sea level has returned better than ever. The newly rebuilt Minden Lookout now offers accessible pathways and sweeping vistas across the Western Bay of Plenty.
A 16-year-old New Zealand runner just posted the fastest mile time ever recorded by someone his age, breaking a barrier scientists thought would take years to fall. Sam Ruthe clocked 3:53.83 at a meet in Whanganui, proving that teenage athletic potential keeps reaching new heights.
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.
White Ferns captain Melie Kerr claimed a stunning hat-trick as New Zealand swept all six matches against Zimbabwe, winning the final ODI by 200 runs in Dunedin. The dominant series offers valuable international experience for Zimbabwe as they continue building their women's cricket program.
New Zealand's Olympic silver medalist Luuka Jones-Yaxley traded the competition course for the movie set, coaching Charlize Theron and doubling for her in Netflix's new thriller Apex. The five-time Olympian found filmmaking thrilling but says nothing matches the pressure of the Olympics.
Four basketball players scattered across New Zealand went undefeated at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, crediting their genuine friendship as their secret weapon. In a sport where three of four players are always on court, their trust in each other has become unstoppable.
New Zealand just welcomed its 100,000th electric vehicle onto the road, marking a major win for clean transport in the island nation. The milestone arrived ahead of schedule thanks to growing buyer enthusiasm and smart government incentives. ##
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