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World's tallest and shortest women meet for afternoon tea
The world's tallest woman and the world's shortest woman have met for afternoon tea in London to celebrate Guinness World Records Day.

Large scrub fire at Waikato wetlands 'under control'
The blaze near Meremere has been burning since Monday, reaching 19 kilometres.

Kiwi bungy jumper fighting to have his world record recognised
Mike Heard is in a battle with Guinness World Records to have his record for the most bungy jumps in 24 hours recognised.

Culture before club: Why Peachey skipped Panthers’ grand final win
Tyrone Peachey has no regrets about his decision to play in the Koori Knockout, despite missing out on witnessing Penrith’s historic four-peat.

'Love him so much': Cleary's tribute to dad
Nathan Cleary speaks of his admiration for father Ivan after securing an insane four-peat.

Controversial moments leave Storm to ponder what might have been as Panthers celebrate what is
After the drama and a flash of spite unfolded, once the full-time whistle blew, this half a decade came into glorious full view for the four-peat premiers.

Meet the Hamilton nurse who cycled her way into the record books
In 2023, Hamilton nurse Jane Carswell was at a low point in her life. Long-distance cycling helped her regain mental strength. It also earned her a place in the Guinness Book of Records.

Au revoir! New Zealand takes back haka world record
Aotearoa has reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the largest haka from France with up to 10,000 people at Eden Park.

Tough as nails and just as mad, but this Victor Radley trait is the one Roosters value most
Two club legends – along with “vitamins and Guinness” – have fast-tracked the Roosters enforcer’s return from what was feared a season-ending injury.

'Why 'cheat code' Chiefs have tools to complete Super Bowl three-peat'
'Not your normal human' quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid make the Kansas City Chiefs the team to beat again this season, says BBC Sport columnist Phoebe Schecter.

Is the heat about to go on Fonterra over farming on drained peat?
Government officials have been quietly exploring how much carbon dioxide could be saved if the country reflooded its peat soils.

Lois Gibson: How anger at attacker propelled the world’s most successful forensic artist
Lois Gibson says her anger at her own attacker has helped put hundreds behind bars, earning her a Guinness World Record for most positive identifications by a forensic artist.

Grant Dalton: ‘Winning’s a relief you didn’t lose’
After taking an America’s Cup three-peat, Team New Zealand’s boss confirms a challenger of record has been accepted for the next cup.

Climate impact of peat soil pushed above BP's fuel sales by huge 2022 blazes
Two fires that tore through sensitive peat wetlands in 2022 released more than half a million tonnes of carbon dioxide, pushing emissions from New Zealand's peat soils as a whole to a level comparable with BP or Mobil in this country.

Panthers beat Storm to win their fourth NRL title in a row
The Penrith Panthers have pulled off a remarkable NRL four-peat.

Good News: Stories that cheered us up for the week 30 September - 6 October
A beloved scooter returned after a decade, a Hamilton nurse in the latest Guinness Book of Records and a TikTok star set to make his debut as Peter Pan on the stage feature in this week's Good News round-up.

The mechanics of breaking a Guinness World Record
Adjudicator Brian Sobel explains how a mass participation record like the attempt to break the world haka record at Eden Park on Sunday is set.

Three-peat for Manukura girls
The Palmerston North school was too good for Howick College in the national schools final.