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New Zealand bowler Brett Randell achieves five wickets in five balls
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Brett Randell became the first bowler in first-class cricket history to take five wickets in five consecutive deliveries during a domestic match in New Zealand. The 30-year-old, playing for Central Stags against Northern Districts in the Plunket Shield, finished with impressive figures of 7-25. This feat marks a historic moment in the 254-year history of the format.
Samantha Lissington’s 15-year-old gelding Ricker Ridge Sooty GNZ has been withdrawn from contention for the New Zealand eventing squad at the 2026 World Championships due to injury.
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Researchers have discovered a massive black coral colony deep in Fiordland, New Zealand. The specimen measures 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide and is estimated to be 300 to 400 years old. Scientists believe it ranks among the largest of its kind recorded in the country's waters.
The proposed Status of Visiting Forces Agreements with Canada and New Zealand are set for Senate floor approval next week after a committee hearing that examined environmental safeguards in the defense pacts.
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A recent feature highlights New Zealand's overlooked contributions to aviation and motorcycle innovation. It recounts Richard Pearse's claimed first powered flight in 1903 and celebrates builders like Burt Munro and John Britten. The piece also explores the country's unique culture and terrain.
The Auckland Writers Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, featuring over 220 artists in more than 170 events from May 12 to 17. Highlights include former prime minister Jacinda Ardern discussing her memoir and Booker Prize winners such as David Szalay, Yann Martel and Roddy Doyle. The programme spans literary discussions, family activities and explorations of topics like AI and global histories.
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New Zealand produces abundant dairy, honey, and kiwifruit, but sends most overseas, with 95% of dairy and kiwifruit exported. This export focus boosts earnings but ties local prices to international markets. A recent RNZ series examines these breakfast staples through a global lens.
New Zealand and Egypt set line-ups for World Cup Group G clash
June 20, 2026 10:33New Zealand face Egypt in World Cup Group G
June 19, 2026 07:54Tesla begins FSD Supervised v14 rollout in Australia and New Zealand
June 14, 2026 13:53Iran face New Zealand in World Cup opener amid tensions
June 12, 2026 15:17Lost notebooks unlock 55-million-year-old New Zealand fish fossil
April 20, 2026 22:13Injured kea parrot rises to alpha male with half a beak
April 18, 2026 00:49China protests New Zealand aerial patrols near its seas
March 26, 2026 07:10Scientists uncover million-year-old fossils in New Zealand cave
March 16, 2026 09:22Alex Warren announces 2026 Australia and New Zealand arena tour
March 15, 2026 17:57A Perfect Circle announces 2026 Australia and New Zealand tour