Stories from New Zealand · New Zealand

Female firefighters from New Zealand created a charity calendar that sold out in just over a day, raising $100,000 for breast cancer research.

Andrea Nelson has returned to New Zealand Rugby League, becoming only the second woman to lead the organization. She aims to capitalize on a opportunity within the sport.

The book "Hibiscus Tart" was long-listed in the 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Actor and scientist Brian Cox is scheduled to return to New Zealand with his stage show.

New Zealand has committed to expanding its marine protection areas, aiming to protect 30% of its oceans by 2030. The country currently has less than 2% of its oceans protected. This commitment is part of the nation's fisheries and oceans policy.

Health Minister Simeon Brown announced a new $4.3 million state-of-the-art linear accelerator radiation therapy machine for a hospital. The machine is intended as a replacement for existing equipment.

The New Zealand cricket team has finished their innings with a score of 182 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.

New Zealand's government has issued a permit for mining within a World Heritage Area, a decision described as unacceptable by a spokesperson. Resources Minister Shane Jones stated that allowing some mining on Heritage land is a necessary trade-off and the permit will not involve physical interventions. Police believe they have found the body of a man who went missing from a beach north of Auckland earlier this month.