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The Kiwis are the only team this century not to lose in group play while also failing to advance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Two years later, it was Williamson who led New Zealand to their redemption, when the Kiwis were crowned the inaugural world Test champions, with victory over India in Southampton.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

He earned a call-up for the Kiwis in 2002 and made four Test appearances before switching to represent Samoa at the 2008 World Cup, when he scored two tries in three matches.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

It’s like the opening of “La La Land” with less traffic and more Kiwis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

The Kiwis are still in existence, but the Moas and some of the other flightless birds have died out since the arrival of the Maori man, who killed and ate them.

From More Science From an Easy Chair by Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir