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Fuel crisis: Which foods will rise in price fastest, and when?
Food prices are likely to rise if war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices - but some types of food may be more affected than others.
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Police officer took pensioner to bank, stole $68,000 from her
3:54 pm todayThe officer had the woman, already the victim of a scam, drive to her local branch as he followed in a patrol car.
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ACC spied on man with traumatic brain injury
1:04 pm todayJeremy Buxton's life changed forever after a car accident. The hardest battle wasn't recovery, it was fighting the people meant to help him.
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Mama Hooch rapists' appeals dismissed
9:31 pm todayLengthy prison sentences for two of Christchurch's most prolific sex offenders have been upheld by a High Court judge.
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Average 91 petrol price surges past $3 as Willis slams EV subsidies
1:51 pm todayPetrol stations across the country are seeing more drivers filling up, while the Finance Minister defends dropping what she says were "subsidies to millionaires in Remuera".
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Is your cellphone listening to you?
7:49 am todayChatting about a camping trip with workmates, then your feed is full of outdoorsy content? How does that happen?
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Statement from Iran's mysterious new leader fuels rumours
12:10 pm todayThe mysterious 56-year-old cleric has not been seen since the start of the war.
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Man accused of flying to NZ to murder, returning to US
6:55 am todayAfter allegedly murdering a courier driver, Tanginoa Pahulu Tangi went back to the US where he is also accused of attempted murder.
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Far North man reels in 7.66kg snapper, wins $30,000
6:59 am todayHarley Ra hooked the winning fish on Saturday, the final day of the five-day surfcasting contest.
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PM's office denies reports that Luxon requested Samoan matai title
6:59 am todayChristopher Luxon is due to fly to Apia tonight for a three-day Pacific mission, which will also see him visit Tonga.
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The Hormuz buffer: Asian oil security amid prolonged Middle East conflict
Governments are now tapping into strategic reserves, as the Middle East conflict restricts oil imports.
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Tali: Why aren't there more women wanting to be MCs?
15 Mar 2026Being "technically middle-aged" is no setback to the creativity of New Zealand's first lady of drum and bass.
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War of the Worlds crowned 2025's worst film at the Razzies
15 Mar 2026The sci-fi movie inspired by HG Wells' 1898 novel dominated the 46th annual Razzie Awards on Friday.
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How Bluey nails the perfect playground sounds
15 Mar 2026Tasked by his brother Joe, Bluey's creator, with avoiding animation stereotypes, Dan Brumm created a "natural" sound for the hit show.
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Can exercise reduce period pain? And what kind is best?
14 Mar 2026Current research suggests any kind of exercise can reduce the severity and duration of period pain.
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Dopamine is a tool for parents, and it's time we 'take it back'
The tech and food industries have been exploiting this brain chemical for decades, says ex-phone addict and author.
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Tonga raises legal marriage age to 18
The Women and Children Crisis Centre pushed for the change in line with international human rights standards.
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New Zealand to expand work rights for international students
13 Mar 2026New Zealand will introduce a new work visa for international graduates and expand post-study work rights for some diploma holders later this year.
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Byron Bay's famous Bluesfest cancelled at short notice
14 Mar 2026Split Enz were due to kick off their Australian tour at Bluesfest before playing arenas in May.
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CAT scans, yes. Cats? No
13 Mar 2026Claws are out over a directive to restrict the movements of two popular moggies at Taranaki Base Hospital.
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Trump may be unable to end the war, even if he wants to
13 Mar 2026Analysis: The US President is now caught in the oldest trap of modern warfare.
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Louis Theroux goes into the manosphere
13 Mar 2026In his disarmingly polite way, the documentarian enters a toxic hellhole.
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Too much for a benefit, not enough to make ends meet
13 Mar 2026While the rising number of beneficiaries is plain to see, there is another layer of people struggling.
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NZ has lined up with 'MAGA states' on oil, ex Marsden Point boss says
13 Mar 2026While others are switching to renewables, we're "going down the 1980s path", David Keat says.
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Five takeaways from Mojtaba Khamenei's defiant first message
13 Mar 2026The new Supreme Leader offered no hint of making peace, and instead emphasised his desire for revenge.
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'I panicked': Paul Eagle apologises as 'excessive' spending exposed
13 Mar 2026The former Chatham council CEO edited quotes and contracts in a $250,000 project to upgrade his own accommodation, in what an inquiry says was "exceptionally poor judgement".
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Prostitution, underage sex and drugs: Murderer's criminal history revealed
13 Mar 2026Michael Scott Rodger was found guilty of murdering and dismembering Richard Leman.
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'Boom Boom' US propaganda vs the reality in Iran
13 Mar 2026Analysis: The US government doesn't simply want Americans to support the war; it wants to pump people up.
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