About 10% of New Zealand's 5 million people are among those currently covered by the algorithm.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/world/new-zealand-debates-whether-ethnicity-should-be-a-factor-for-surgery-waitlists

Analysts at Westpac anticipate that New Zealand's retail sales will likely show a modest decrease of -0.1% (previously -1.4%).

Source: https://www.forexlive.com/news/market-outlook-for-the-week-of-21-25-august-20230821/

Anzac Day, April 25, is the anniversary of Gallipoli landing, Australia and New Zealand's first major military action in the first World War.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12009659/Young-Aussies-fail-answer-simple-Anzac-Day-question.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Auckland was the first major city to ring in 2024, with thousands cheering a fireworks display sprouting from New Zealand's tallest structure, the Sky Tower.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/11728333/new-years-eve-parties-2024-fireworks/

Cam Roigard earned a spot on the bench as backup to scrumhalf Aaron Smith after a brilliant performance in New Zealand's 71-3 win over Namibia in the second pool game.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/all-blacks-recall-quartet-after-injury-face-italy-threat-3802721?cid=cna_flip_070214

China is New Zealand's largest trading partner and New Zealand exporters rely on China to buy milk products and other agricultural goods.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-new-zealand-qin-gang-beijing-chris-hipkins-b2304162.html

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson during a match in September.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/new-zealands-henry-out-world-cup-replaced-jamieson-3894471?cid=cna_flip_070214

Final results from New Zealand's October 14 election show that the National Party needs support from ACT New Zealand and NZ First to form a government.

Source: https://www.forexlive.com/news/new-zealand-elect-pm-luxon-have-tremendous-progress-informally-with-coalition-partners-20231103/

Hundreds gathered to applaud Jacinda Ardern as she left New Zealand's parliament to resign as prime minister on Wednesday, before Chris Hipkins was swiftly sworn in as her replacement.

Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/3-more-detained-in-ex-nationalist-heads-murder-180398

India's Mohammed Shami celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Matt Henry.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket-world-cup/ramp-walk-trek-in-the-mountains-an-ashram-visit-how-indian-team-is-rejuvenating-in-midst-of-world-cup-8999608/

Ireland, again stung into action put New Zealand's defence under pressure.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-15-all-blacks-dump-ireland-out-of-the-rugby-world-cup/

Jacinda Ardern speaks during her last public appearance as New Zealand's prime minister in Ratana Pa, New Zealand, on Tuesday.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/01/25/asia-pacific/ardern-mixed-climate-legacy/

"Like I said in January, we want to become New Zealand's second favourite team."

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/united-states-arrive-new-zealand-womens-world-cup-defence-3620181?cid=cna_flip_070214

New Zealand's Danny Lee fired a 2-under 69 in the third round before prevailing in a four-man playoff on Sunday to win LIV Golf Tucson in Marana, Ariz.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/danny-lee-prevails-playoff-win-liv-golf-tucson-3359301?cid=cna_flip_070214

New Zealand's Danny Lee wins a four-man play-off at LIV Golf's Tucson event for his first tournament victory in eight years and $4m.

Source: https://www.onenewspage.com/n/Front+Page/1zpks0omnj/Danny-Lee-New-Zealander-wins-first-event-in.htm

New Zealand's Matt Henry has been ruled out of the World Cup in India with a torn right hamstring and replaced in the squad…

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/11/05/most-pakistan-thing-of-all-time-dls-drama-as-openers-blitz-sees-new-zealand-smack-401-and-lose/

New Zealand's Minister of Justice, Kiri Allan, 39, would become the country's first prime minister of Maori descent, as well as the country's first openly gay leader if elected.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/candidates-replace-new-zealand-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-1711556

New Zealand's North Island has been rocked by 6.1 magnitude earthquake.

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/national/new-zealand-magnitude-six-one-earthquake-north-island-near-wellington/0eae3326-7b01-4525-b2bc-25d11d487593

New Zealand's outstanding female cricketer will be honoured with the inaugural Debbie Hockley Medal at this year's annual cricket awards ceremony in March.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/cricket/spinner-lockrose-steps-volts%25E2%2580%2599-batting-hero

None of New Zealand's fast bowling reinforcements offered a compelling case for their retention, though Blair Tickner battled hard against the Wellington wind to take 3-84 in Sri Lanka's second innings on Monday.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/cricket/2023-03-21-stead-calls-for-separate-coaches-for-new-zealand-test-white-ball-teams/