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Kamindu Mendis Equals Don Bradman's Record, Becomes Fastest Asian to 5 Test Centuries

Sports

27 Sep, 2024

Kamindu Mendis Equals Don Bradman's Record, Becomes Fastest Asian to 5 Test Centuries


Sri Lanka’s middle-order star Kamindu Mendis has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the fastest Asian batter to score five Test...

One Person Dead in Southern Alps Avalanche During Heli-Skiing Trip

World

25 Sep, 2024

One Person Dead in Southern Alps Avalanche During Heli-Skiing Trip


One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Police were notified...

Scientists Discover New Species of 'Ghost Shark' With an Unusually Long Nose

Science

25 Sep, 2024

Scientists Discover New Species of 'Ghost Shark' With an Unusually Long Nose


It may be early to get the Halloween decorations out for most, but in the deep waters of the Pacific...

Australia Clinches T20 Series Win Against New Zealand, Inflicting Ninth Straight Loss on the Kiwis

Sports

24 Sep, 2024

Australia Clinches T20 Series Win Against New Zealand, Inflicting Ninth Straight Loss on the Kiwis


Australia has claimed their T20I series with New Zealand following a second-consecutive win.  Chasing 143 for victory, New Zealand could...

Luke Combs Announces Huge Stadium Tour in Australia and New Zealand: Tickets on Sale Now!

Entertainment

23 Sep, 2024

Luke Combs Announces Huge Stadium Tour in Australia and New Zealand: Tickets on Sale Now!


Global sensation Luke Combs is set to make history as he returns to Australia and New Zealand for an exhilarating...

Assisted Dying in NZ: Is the Law Working After Three Years?

Health

23 Sep, 2024

Assisted Dying in NZ: Is the Law Working After Three Years?


New Zealand's End of Life Choice Act, which allows for assisted dying, has reached its third anniversary, prompting a mandated...

Sentencing Reform Bill: Will It Clog Courts and Annoy Judges?

World

23 Sep, 2024

Sentencing Reform Bill: Will It Clog Courts and Annoy Judges?


The Luxon government has introduced the Sentencing Reform (Amendment) Bill, a move that seeks to tighten the reins on the...

Wallabies on the Brink of Oblivion: Can Rugby Survive in Australia?

World

21 Sep, 2024

Wallabies on the Brink of Oblivion: Can Rugby Survive in Australia?


The Wallabies are facing a defining moment in their history as they prepare to take on New Zealand in the...

Flybuys NZ Shuts Down After Nearly 30 Years: What This Means for Loyalty Programs

Business

19 Sep, 2024

Flybuys NZ Shuts Down After Nearly 30 Years: What This Means for Loyalty Programs


Flybuys New Zealand, a household name synonymous with rewarding customer loyalty for nearly three decades, has announced its closure. This...

Sold Out Stadium: New Zealand's Futsal Whites Make History at FIFA Futsal World Cup

Sports

16 Sep, 2024

Sold Out Stadium: New Zealand's Futsal Whites Make History at FIFA Futsal World Cup


The FIFA Futsal World Cup kicked off on Saturday, 14 September with two of the three qualified nations participating in...

USMNT Stumbles to Draw Against New Zealand as Pochettino Era Begins

World

11 Sep, 2024

USMNT Stumbles to Draw Against New Zealand as Pochettino Era Begins


The United States Men’s National Team hosts New Zealand for an international soccer friendly on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (9/10/24)...

Sheep Farmers Face Dire Times: Lamb Prices Plummet, Industry Jobs at Risk

World

11 Sep, 2024

Sheep Farmers Face Dire Times: Lamb Prices Plummet, Industry Jobs at Risk


The New Zealand sheep farming industry is facing a challenging season ahead, with lamb prices dropping to multi-year lows and...

Mexico Dominates New Zealand in Friendly Match: Javier Aguirre's El Tri Starts New Era with a 3-0 Victory

World

8 Sep, 2024

Mexico Dominates New Zealand in Friendly Match: Javier Aguirre's El Tri Starts New Era with a 3-0 Victory


In the wake of another disappointment at a major competitive tournament, The Mexican national team continues their effort to stop...

New Zealand's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Coach Steps Down Due to Health Reasons

World

8 Sep, 2024

New Zealand's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Coach Steps Down Due to Health Reasons


New Zealand's head coach Leon Birnie has had to leave the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia due to...

USMNT September Roster: Young Guns & New Faces Ready to Impress Pochettino

Sports

6 Sep, 2024

USMNT September Roster: Young Guns & New Faces Ready to Impress Pochettino


A youthful version of the U.S. men's national team will return to play for friendlies against Canada and New Zealand...

Kiwi TV Personality Nigel Latta Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer, Given Less Than a Year To Live

World

5 Sep, 2024

Kiwi TV Personality Nigel Latta Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer, Given Less Than a Year To Live


Prominent psychologist Nigel Latta has revealed he has terminal cancer, with an initial diagnosis from his doctors of 6 to...

Financial Adviser Accused of Stealing $1.7 Million from Clients, Faces Jail Time

World

4 Sep, 2024

Financial Adviser Accused of Stealing $1.7 Million from Clients, Faces Jail Time


The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has filed criminal charges against a former financial adviser, whose identity is currently protected under...

Māori King Tuheitia Dies:  A Life Dedicated to Unity and Māori Rights

World

30 Aug, 2024

Māori King Tuheitia Dies: A Life Dedicated to Unity and Māori Rights


The king of New Zealand’s indigenous Māori people, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, died peacefully on Friday, according to...

Bryan Adams Announces New Zealand Tour: Tickets On Sale Now!

Entertainment

30 Aug, 2024

Bryan Adams Announces New Zealand Tour: Tickets On Sale Now!


Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams has announced two New Zealand concerts for February 2025. The 'Working Class Man' singer will...

Bryan Adams Announces 'So Happy It Hurts' Tour: Tickets On Sale Now

Entertainment

30 Aug, 2024

Bryan Adams Announces 'So Happy It Hurts' Tour: Tickets On Sale Now


Bryan Adams, the Canadian singer-songwriter known for hits like “Summer of ’69” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It for...

Bird Flu Threatens New Zealand's Unique Birdlife: A Race Against Time to Vaccinate Endangered Species

World

29 Aug, 2024

Bird Flu Threatens New Zealand's Unique Birdlife: A Race Against Time to Vaccinate Endangered Species


An island nation with far more native birds than mammals, birds occupy a special place in the hearts of New...

Kiwi Rose Wins Crown:  The 2024 Rose of Tralee is Here!

Entertainment

24 Aug, 2024

Kiwi Rose Wins Crown: The 2024 Rose of Tralee is Here!


The 2024 Rose of Tralee International Festival has come to a close, and a new Rose has been crowned! The...

New Zealand Rose Crowned 2024 International Rose of Tralee: Over Half a Million Viewers Tune In

World

21 Aug, 2024

New Zealand Rose Crowned 2024 International Rose of Tralee: Over Half a Million Viewers Tune In


The Rose of Tralee International Festival returned to our screens on Monday night and continued into Tuesday night, captivating audiences...

Argentina Stun All Blacks in Wellington: A Shocking Rugby Championship Upset

World

10 Aug, 2024

Argentina Stun All Blacks in Wellington: A Shocking Rugby Championship Upset


The Rugby Championship kicked off with a bang in Wellington, New Zealand, as Argentina stunned the All Blacks with a...

New Zealand's Aleh and Meech Revive Olympic Hopes with Thrilling Skiff Comeback

Sports

2 Aug, 2024

New Zealand's Aleh and Meech Revive Olympic Hopes with Thrilling Skiff Comeback


There was some surprising movement on the overall leaderboards after the long-awaited fresh breeze arrived to give sailors in the...

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