I spent six weeks traveling solo across New Zealand from Auckland down to Queenstown. Despite being a seasoned traveler, I still made mistakes like staying in the wrong city too long. I should've booked fewer excursions and looked up where to sit for better views on my bus routes. Even after traveling the world solo for 10 years, I still make mistakes when visiting new destinations.
As cities sprawl ever outwards, they bring their big lights with them, and the once-dark night skies overhead are being lost. But in New Zealand, thanks to its low population density, the skies have remained surprisingly dark, and over 96 percent of its landmass still has views of the Milky Way at night. DarkSky International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the night sky, has identified some of the best spots for witnessing the wonders of the cosmos across the island country.
A new type of fandom has emerged in the modern era. Today, people join massive fan clubs with members from all over the world. Thanks to digital technology, news spreads fast and memes go viral. Photos, videos, and cultural products instantly reach audiences through the internet, social media, and streaming platforms. As a result, New Zealand has become an iconic destination, attracting visitors from every corner of the globe.
In a dark, grimy dugout in the middle of the freezing New Zealand bush, the three Phillips children lived with their father. Childhood is measured in increments; birthdays, lost teeth, certificates, a felt tip on a height chart. In the version of reality Tom Phillips created and controlled for his children, it's hard to know how time was marked. But from 9 December 2021, when their father took them from their mother
Tom Phillips had been on the run with his three children since December 2021 The remote and squalid bush camp where a fugitive hid his three children before he was killed in a police shoot-out has been exposed in photos released by New Zealand authorities. Tom Phillips's four years on the run in the wilderness of New Zealand's North Island came to a bloody end on Monday when he was killed in a shoot-out with police near the small town of Piopio.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, work-life balance has rocketed ahead of earning potential as a priority for most citizens. The advent of remote working, while convenient, has also eroded traditional boundaries for work-life balance. However, countries like New Zealand still prioritise a positive work-life balance, and it's paying off. In 2025, the antipodean nation topped Remote's Global Life Work Balance Index for the third year in a row, reports BusinessTech.
According to the World Population Review, New Zealand leads the world by a pretty wide margin, with Kiwis eating on average 3.9 kilograms per person per year - that's about 34.5 sticks of butter. This makes perfect sense when you consider that New Zealand is actually one of the most prolific butter producers in world. Per the USDA, despite being roughly the size of Colorado, this island nation produces a whopping 4% of the world's butter, or about 515,000 tons annually.
The United States women's national team will face New Zealand on Oct. 29 in Kansas City, Missouri, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Thursday. The match marks the third and final match of the October international window. The USWNT will play two games against Portugal, the first taking place at Subaru Stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania. on Oct. 23, which will also feature a retirement ceremony for USWNT legend Alex Morgan prior to the match.
According to the World Population Review, each person in New Zealand eats, on average, 28.4 liters of ice cream per year. The U.S. ranked second at 20.8 liters per person, nearly 8 liters behind the Kiwis.
Australia is roughly the size of the contiguous United States, allowing for a three-week trip to explore its diverse culture, wildlife, and landscapes.
During their meeting, Albanese emphasized the importance of their friendship, stating, 'We've been friends for a long time,' which reflects the history and connection between the leaders.
New Zealand's North Island offers diverse family adventures, from Auckland's food scene to Māori cultural experiences in the Bay of Islands and magical Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
In 2025, we have not yet seen the best of Kinghorn − although, after a few errors against the First Nations and Pasifika XV, the Scot was strong off the bench in the second Test and started the third.
The Whispering Mountains is a site-specific installation featuring illuminated, mountain-like sculptures inspired by the majestic peaks surrounding Queenstown, aiming to reflect their powerful presence.
When New Zealander Lydia Inglis turns up at a farm in the west of Ireland with a flask of bull semen to discuss cattle breeding, she admits it often raises a few eyebrows.
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