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Live: At least 30,000 displaced in Lebanon: UN
Israel says it struck Hezbollah "centers of gravity" in the latest wave of strikes in Beirut as plumes of smoke were seen from impact sites in the Lebanese capital. Audio
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Dog that ripped part of young girl's face not euthanised
The dog, which had bitten before, was seized by animal control after the attack, but the owner will not give permission for it to be destroyed. Audio
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Labour changes tune on welfare claw backs
If the law was retrospectively passed it would effectively criminalise people who need help, not debt, Willie Jackson says.
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How to watch the year's only lunar eclipse tonight
New Zealand has the "best seat in the world" to view it - so when can you see it and how?
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New Zealand
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Deep-sea whale re-floated after stranding on central Auckland beach
7:17 pm todayShepherd's beaked whales live in the deep sea, and only come up to shore if something is wrong
Questions remain over Christchurch sewage discharge plan
Convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple will not be going to jail
Politics
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No change to government's LNG plans after global price spike
7:41 pm todayLabour says it is naive to rely on LNG.
Move-on orders didn't get backing of Housing or Justice ministries
National MP Andrew Bayly not contesting Port Waikato seat
Sport
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'So very proud': Warriors celebrate NRL debut of former reserve-grader with Dragons
7:18 pm todayWinger Setu Tu left Mt Smart to chase his dream and scored a try in his Las Vegas baptism.
NZ Warriors without captain Mitch Barnett for NRL season-opener against Sydney Roosters
Rugby: Lions back Anthony Watson admits to cheating concussion test against All Blacks
Business
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Squirrel to stop personal loans
Most of its business has become secured residential mortgages.
NZ has 'healthy stock levels' of fuel - MBIE
Where have the pay rises been this year?
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Is a $30,000 private school bill worth it?
3:16 pm todayAnd why parents are not being put off by the cost.
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
1:56 pm todayExplainer - 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?
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Former Gloriavale leader convicted of sex crimes will not be going to jail
9:35 pm todayTemple has won an appeal against his sentence for indecencies involving young women.
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An underwater 'jewel of the north' is under threat
7:46 pm todayA native urchin species is grazing the Poor Knights Islands down to bare rock. But what can be done?
RNZ Music
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Writing music for a music documentary
Dr Andrew Faleatua talks to RNZ Concert about composing the film soundtrack to the movie Tenor: my name is Pati. Video, Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 1 March 2026
It’s Children’s Day in Aotearoa – celebrated each year on the first Sunday in March. We’re marking the date with some hymns written especially for children, including Space to grow by NZ Dominican sister Cecily Sheehy, and William Parker’s Tell me the stories of Jesus. Audio
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Inside Out: Harry Harrison and Tikohikohi
Inside Out host Nick Tipping checks out a new album from Christchurch guitarist Harry Harrison - ‘Tīkohikohi’, in which the musicians improvise while viewing Harry's art and animations. Audio
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Keeping the beat in more ways than one
Riki Gooch-Pirihi, one of the country's finest drummers, looks forward to the debut of his Chamber Music NZ commissioned work, Ā mua. 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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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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Could NZ seriously boycott the Football World Cup?
Explainer - Talk of boycotting the World Cup in the US have grown overseas. Could New Zealand actually skip it - and what do fans think?
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Comment & Analysis
'Invisible' primary care work keeps patients out of hospital
Analysis - Primary care keeps patients out of hospital yet New Zealand's primary care funding model barely recognises it.
The Trump team's shifting story on war with Iran
Analysis: The administration has delivered anything but clarity.
AI is already creeping into election campaigns. NZ's rules aren't ready
Already, political parties are toying with this new technology for their campaigns, write Andrew Lensen and Andrew Geddis.
Why Trump has changed his tune on attacking other countries
Analysis: He once proclaimed: "I am especially proud to be the first president in decades who has started no new wars."