UNBELIEVABLE: 19 | History Defined

Disabled people face greater climate change risks – and they can also help NZ adapt

The impacts of a changing climate – from unprecedented rainfall and landslides to heatwaves fuelled by warming seas – are increasingly being felt across New Zealand.

The Conversation · Aug 5

New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street

Snow falls in Wellington for the first time in 15 years while snow blanketed Dunedin and Christchurch on the country’s south island

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

Lawmakers in New Zealand pass bill to make English an official language

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

Black Foils on crest of a wave in fight against destructive marine trawling

New Zealand sailing team combine racing with campaigning for environmental and social impact

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

New Zealand legislation recognising English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’

Passing of bill technically gives English same status as Māori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3

World Cup Fan Favorite Tim Payne Stuns in Debut With New Club

The New Zealand icon has 5.4 million Instagram followers after the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 3

Will a new ‘Good Samaritan’ law really reduce drug overdose fatalities?

Deaths from illegal drug use – particularly from opioid abuse – are a global problem, and New Zealand is far from immune. Roughly three New Zealanders die from accidental overdoses every week – that’s 1,295 people since 2016.

The Conversation · Aug 2

Super Netball aces help NZ end long wait for Games gold

Led by Super Netball stars, the Silver Ferns are Commonwealth Games netball champions for the first time in 16 years after beating giant-killers Jamaica.

AAP · Aug 2

'With the parcours, I want to race more to my strengths' – Niamh Fisher-Black adjusts expectations for Tour de France Femmes

New Zealand rider was fifth overall last year but concedes that inclusion of a time trial might limit her GC hopes in 2026

Cycling News · Aug 1

Cricket: Back as skipper Joe Root won't 'rip up' England's Bazball blueprint

Root was appointed as skipper following Stokes' shock retirement from international duty during England's Test series defeat to New Zealand in June. The 35-year-old previously captaining England between 2017 and 2022 and took the role on an interim basis when Stokes was dropped for one Test against New Zealand.

The Economic Times · Aug 1