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New Zealand
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Delays, cancellations expected for Auckland trains after trespass incident
10:29 am todayPassengers should check live departures and on platform information displays for more information, AT says.
Will a couples therapist take sides? An expert explains
Man arrested after allegedly shooting victim at their front door in Auckland
Pacific
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Vanuatu authorities confirm minor eruption at Ambae
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department says the Ambae volcano alert level has been upgraded following increased activity.
Airlines push back on Samoa's airport fee hike
New study finds Papua New Guinea children among world's most affected by ear disease
Sport
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Former Red Bull boss reveals who was behind Lawson's demotion
8:03 am todayThe New Zealand driver lasted just two rounds in the top team before being swapped out.
Scott Robertson named Barbarians coach in first role since All Blacks axing
Everyone agrees Pakistan players must be included in The Hundred
Politics
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'Serious concerns' about proposed Crimes Act changes
7:46 am todayFor the past decade, Sunny Kaushal has been a man on a mission to crack down on retail crime.
Business group lays out plan for growth - but not everyone convinced
Christopher Luxon attends Coalition of the Willing meeting on 4th anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
World
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UK police end search of Andrew's Berkshire property
The former British prince was released last Thursday, pending further investigation, following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Two men arrested over alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian
US tourists stranded in Mexico amid 'really scary' cartel violence following drug lord's killing
Comment & Analysis
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Buying a car? Here’s what you need to know about new safety ratings
24 Feb 2026Explainer - Significant changes have been announced for the way car safety is assessed across Australia and New Zealand.
We studied primary care in six rich countries – it’s under unprecedented strain everywhere
Delving into 'deep time': What New Zealand's ancient past reveals about its present
Local Democracy Reporting
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Work starts on first Ngāmotu marae for two centuries
8:37 am todayThe hapū of Te Ātiawa is ready to build its marae overlooking Ngāmotu beach and Port Taranaki and out to sea.
Seven albatrosses among scores of sea birds grounded by last week’s storm
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
In Depth
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Youth motocross in focus as Coroner orders joint inquest
16 Feb 2026The deaths of four young riders over two years will be examined together, with the inquest expected to place the safety of the sport under scrutiny.
A CEO ousted, a board divided: What went wrong at New Zealand Cricket?
Deadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparation
Te Ao Māori
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‘If the stars align, boom!’: Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa bets on green energy
20 Feb 2026Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa is staking its claim in NZ's clean energy future, backing a 280-megawatt green hydrogen and methanol project that could deliver climate gains, generational returns and long-term…
'Impossible deadline': Union questions shorter consultation period for Māori curriculum
'Hurt, disappointment and anger': Iwi speaks out on Moa Point sewage spill
Business
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Banks have enough money to cover 'essential' services, RBNZ says
about 1 hour agoRetail banks are earning enough of a profit to cover the cost of cash services and hubs, the central bank says.
Fancy being a real estate agent in your 80s? Why salesforce has weathered market fall
Meridian Energy back in black amid strong generation
Country
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MPI wants to better track pig and sheep movement
The government has proposed new options to improve pig and sheep traceability so it can better respond to disease outbreaks.
Scales corporation profits off the scale
Farmers being cautious with profits
Environment
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Power concerns: Lines companies urged to consider 'non-network' solutions
8:13 am todayFlexible pricing and other 'non-network' solutions could reduce the cost for consumers and improve the electricity system, argue the agencies governing energy use.
Our Changing World: The democratisation of space?
Wastewater may be flowing to a Coromandel beach after sinkhole forms
Media & Technology
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America’s Next Top Model docuseries never apologises for abuse
24 Feb 2026Reality Check shows us how, once Tyra Banks accrued her own cultural capital, she took her frustration out on contestants rather than the industry.
A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet - here’s how to stay safe
AI actress Tilly Norwood could soon be doing interviews
Identity
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How did we become known as 'Kiwis'?
16 Oct 2024How did residents of Aotearoa New Zealand come to be called by the name of a flightless brown bird? Audio
Turning Palmerston North into the 'capital of drag' in Aotearoa
X-plainer: Who are Generation X?
IndoNZ
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Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer - trade minister
8:08 am todayTodd McClay remains optimistic the free trade agreement with India will get the political support needed to ratify it.
Increased powers for immigration officers
Immigration amping up in election year