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Islamic republic's forces could wage 'intense war' for six months
A strike on Kuwait's aviation fuel storage has compounded fears over energy supplies with the country's national oil company.
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Showreel showcases Dunedin as diverse filming location
about 1 hour agoLights, camera, action, Ōtepoti! A new pitch is hoping to put Dunedin centre stage as the next Hollywood A-list film location. Video
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Five wickets in five balls: NZ bowler achieves a world first
Central Stags pace bowler Brett Randell has achieved a cricketing rarity, taking five wickets in consecutive balls, which has been described a "triple hat-trick".
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Why a Kiwi world record holder still misses playing Riff Raff
The Kiwi actor has notched up thousands of performances as Riff Raff all over the world.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Five die during treacherous weekend on North Island roads
4:48 pm todayOne person has died after a crash on State Highway 1, just north of Tūrangi, near Rawhira Road.
Police, helicopter rescue boaties, diver of Wellington's southern coast
IT project behind overhaul of firearms regulations put on hold
Politics
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The House: MPs agree infrastructure debate should be politics free
10:48 am todayAnalysis - All parties agreed that politics is detrimental to infrastructure decision-making and things need to change, yet can't help getting political about it.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Cabinet colleagues back him, won't stand down as National's leader
Amnesty International calls for corporations to take responsibility for social media harm
Sport
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Football: Auckland FC draw with Perth Glory
5:53 pm todayAuckland FC's run for the A-League men's premiership has suffered a hiccup with a 2-all home draw with Perth Glory.
Live: White Ferns v Zimbabwe - second ODI
Keep it light: India captain Suryakumar Yadav relaxes ahead of Black Caps T20 final
Business
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Why do high earners get the pension? - Ask Susan
Money corespondent Susan Edmunds tackles questions around pensions and KiwiSaver.
Petrol prices jump past $3 a litre at the pump
The Detail: The great property breakup
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Herbs frontman Dilworth Karaka dies
12:46 pm todayDilworth Karaka, founding member and frontman of the New Zealand band Herbs, has died.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Netflix part ways
2:11 pm todayMeghan Markle and Netflix are ending their partnership on her lifestyle brand.
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Two new Hans Christian Andersen adaptations prove fairy tales as relevant as ever
6:58 am todayTwo very different shows on stage in Australia re-imagine classic fairy tales by Hans Christian Anderson.
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Can you actually have a 'slow' or 'fast' metabolism?
6:27 am todayHave you ever heard someone claim they have a "fast metabolism"? This typically means they can eat whatever they want without gaining weight. Meanwhile, others…
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Graduate Choir starts off this week’s show with a spiritual - Ain’a that good news! The Auckland-based ensemble is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Audio
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Auckland Arts Festival: Requiem
The Auckland Arts Festival presents a concert to showcase the world premiere of Victoria Kelly's Requiem, a work provoked into existence by death and grief which is "about the experience of being alive".
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A King for a few more days
After 14 years, New Zealander Chris Bruerton is leaving The King Singers, but not before he's made a farewell tour with the group back home. Video, Audio
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Piano with pictures
It's "Pictures at an Exhibition" in reverse. Pianist Flavio Villani discusses his collaboration with Northland artist Star Gossage, whose artwork with accompany his recital in the Auckland Town Hall. Audio
In Depth
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Why New Zealand is lagging on rooftop solar - despite falling costs
It is one of the cheapest ways to cut power bills - yet documents reveal the government shelved a subsidy. Audio
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Official advice about rare disorder 'incredibly damaging'
Doctors are divided over treatment for a rare disorder, but some living with it say the official advice is misleading.
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Youth motocross in focus as Coroner orders joint inquest
The 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.
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What went wrong at New Zealand Cricket?
In a flurry of open dispute, NZ Cricket lost its chief executive. But still, none of the disagreements have been resolved.
What You Need to Know
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How NZ supply chains are being thrown into chaos
Explainer - The war raging in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains, but what exactly does that mean? Audio
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
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How March Madness may make your Monday morning commute longer
Explainer - If your Monday morning commute feels a little madder than usual this week, it's not just you. Audio
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Why betting on online prediction markets is now illegal
Explainer - What to know about New Zealand's crackdown on betting on the future. Audio
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Comment & Analysis
What would it take for Luxon to quit?
Analysis - One of Luxon's weaknesses has been his inability to take feedback. Another is his complete lack of self-doubt, writes Jo Moir.
In Trump's precarious world, NZ will need all the middle‑sized friends it can get
Analysis: The hard part remains: how can middle and smaller powers effectively work together when still mostly reliant on great powers for security, trade and…
Why Dave Rennie's Wallabies struggles could help the All Blacks
Analysis - His toughest chapters - not just his title-winning highs - may shape a smarter, stronger All Blacks era, writes Tony Johnson. Audio
Trump's awkwardness about US deaths in Iran
Analysis: Speaking about dead and wounded service members is a blind spot for the US President.