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Knitting Circle of Male Prisoners Weave for the Needy
In New Zealand, a knitting circle formed for prisoners is churning out hats, slippers and scarves to donate to those in their community in...
“Happy Feet” The Stranded Penguin Headed Home (Video)
The wayward emperor penguin that was found on a New Zealand beach June 20, far from his Antarctic feeding grounds and moved to the...
190 Countries Ranked to Find Best Places to Live
How do you determine where in the world is the best place to live the good life? International Living magazine ranked 194 countries in...
Sunshine Could Save Lives of Pneumonia Patients
While it's long been known that a little sunshine can spread happiness, researchers in New Zealand have found that it can also save the...
Movie Effects Crew Designs Mermaid Suit for Double Leg Amputee (Video)
Weta Workshop, the special FX house behind the costumes and props in the Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia films, have given...
JK Rowling Gives Signed Potter Books to Teen’s Fundraiser in Honor of Fan’s Lost Friend
Harry Potter fan Shona Macleod, 15, decided to contact JK Rowling in her effort to raise £950 for a park bench where she could...
Time’s Most Heroic Animals of All Time
Time compiled a list inspired by the story following the Japan tsunami, where a dog remained alongside its trapped canine companion until it was...
Half of Lotto Sales to Go to Christchurch
Half of all Lotto sales for this coming week will be donated to Christchurch earthquake relief efforts, Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy and the...
Christchurch Earthquake: Market Day Strengthens Spirits
Hundreds of New Zealanders turned out to support a market day in Lyttelton, organized by residents to help a community in need.
Free massages, food...
‘World Giving Index’ Ranks Generosity of Countries With Surprising Results
The “World Giving Index” is the first report of its kind to tally different types of charitable behavior found in people from 153 countries....
3 Teenagers Found Alive After 50 Days at Sea
Three New Zealand teenagers have been rescued after 50 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean in a tiny boat.
The trio survived by drinking rainwater...
Truck Rescue for Beached NZ Whales
In a historic effort to rescue the 24 survivors of a pod of 80 pilot whales that beacame stranded on a stormy beach in...
Happy Ending for British Child Migrant Returned Home After WWII Expulsion
The terrific cost of World War II, both human and financial, forced England to consider sending away thousands of its children to live in...
Wheelchair Adventurer Travels Where No Chair has Ever Been (w/ Video)
At the age of 29, Andrew Shelley sat stuck in the same predictable 9 to 5 job as his father. Looking back on his...
Jetpacks for Sale!
Martin Aircraft of New Zealand is going to start selling commercial jetpacks for about $75,000. The brainchild of inventor Glenn Martin who...
Scientists Target Cancer With Light Particles
New Zealand scientists have developed tiny "light" particles that can seek out and destroy cancer cells.
Victoria University synthetic chemist Richard Tilley said researchers had...
Surgery Lets Mum See Baby Again
There can be few experiences more exciting than regaining one's sight after being blind. Kiriana Thackeray knows the feeling. A...
Blogger Calls for One Hour of Kindness During Parliament Q&A Tussle
Charlotte Squire, creator of Happyzine, a New Zealand blog that features positive items from around Kiwiland, is challenging the M.P.s of New Zealand...
The World’s Most Peaceful Nation Named
The South Pacific nation of New Zealand, already renowned for it's scenic beauty, has strengthened its idyllic image by being named the Most Peacful Nation...
Vast Reserve to Protect Prince Edward Islands and its Penguins
South Africa’s declaration to establish one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Area’s around its Prince Edward Islands, is a marine conservation achievement of...