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New Zealand
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'Every tonne matters': The climate scientist who wants to give you hope
7:29 am todayBen Marzeion is out to prove that you can still help in the fight against climate change, one kilogram of glacier ice at a time.
New dietary guidelines from the US stir the pot
‘Germaori’ claim over Chatham Islands waka rejected by Māori appeal court
Pacific
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'The girl from Tahiti': Jeffrey Epstein and the Pacific
15 Feb 2026Analysis - The latest files released by the US Department of Justice on the late financier and convicted child sex offender identifies several notable appearances of Pacific Island countries.
PNG government apologises for Port Moresby evictions, pledges permanent relocation plan
Fiji to restore permanent presence in Auckland - diplomat
Sport
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Winter Olympics: Alice Robinson misses medals, snowboarders impress
5:38 am todayRobinson finished eighth in a very tight Giant Slalom competition, missing out on the podium by just 0.13 seconds.
Rugby: France batter beleaguered Wales with record 54-12 win in Cardiff
Olympics: Double touching drama continues at Games, curlers are open to video review
Politics
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Seymour campaigns for smaller govt in blunt 'State of the Nation' speech
15 Feb 2026In Christchurch, the ACT leader pushed for a smaller state, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.
Retail crime group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
Two-year ban on taking shellfish and seaweed from rockpools north of Auckland
World
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Trump's 'desire' to own Greenland persists, Danish PM says
15 Feb 2026Trump insists mineral-rich Greenland is vital for US and NATO security against Russia and China.
Why haven't humans been back to the moon in over 50 years?
Steve Bannon courted Jeffrey Epstein in his efforts to 'take down' Pope Francis, files reveal
Comment & Analysis
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NRL Indigenous All Stars vs Māori match much more than a novelty
13 Feb 2026First staged in 2010, the fixture was not conceived as a marketing stunt, but as a deliberate exercise in showcasing Indigenous excellence and its contribution.
Four lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters
Natural hydrogen can make decarbonising industry cheaper – NZ’s turbulent geology could give it an edge
Local Democracy Reporting
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Explosive risk brings caution call on Liquified Natural Gas
15 Feb 2026Community groups warn that a proposed LNG terminal at Port Taranaki risks a catastrophic explosion and should be built far from homes.
Could a $315k one-way fix solve Mount Maunganui street's parking squeeze?
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
In Depth
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What went wrong at New Zealand Cricket?
12 Feb 2026In a flurry of open dispute, NZ Cricket lost its chief executive. But still, none of the disagreements have been resolved.
Deadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparation
How poo-detecting dogs are helping native birds return to Waiheke Island
Te Ao Māori
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'It's hard to get healthy kai when you don't have healthy whenua'
14 Feb 2026A new study has linked food insecurity experienced by Māori to the ongoing consequence of colonisation rather than the result of individual choice or lifestyle.
Urupa trustees have their say in court
Reviving the art of Niuean barkcloth: 'I'll hustle for my people'
Business
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Stanford hails $3.39b boost from new 'golden visa'
The immigration minister said 573 applications had been received since changes to the investor visa took effect last April.
Can my stepchildren force me to sell my home - Ask Susan
Tourist arrivals top 3.5 million for first time since Covid-19 pandemic
Country
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Archie the apprentice finds his farming feet
14 Feb 2026Archie, Micky and their dogs make up a good team on Te Wharua Station. The 17-year-old is apprenticed to the farm manager and champion shearer as part of Pāmu's year-old cadet scheme. Country Life …
Country Life: Behind the scenes of Central Otago's cherry harvest
Potato prices could remain high as yields down
Environment
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Predator Free South Westland nears eradication goal
10 Feb 2026As an ambitious mainland predator eradication project reaches completion, what will it take to keep pests at bay long-term?
Green MP seeks recognition of tohorā/whales as legal persons
New earthquake faults discovered near Wairarapa towns
Media & Technology
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A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet - here’s how to stay safe
12 Feb 2026Beware AI-assisted scams going after your heart and then your wallet.
AI actress Tilly Norwood could soon be doing interviews
Why do we all wish it was 2016?
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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Migrant worker protection key in free trade with India - Labour
15 Feb 2026Labour leader has written a letter to the prime minister outlining the conditions National must meet before the party will consider supporting the deal.
Retail crime group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution