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New Zealand
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Body found on Auckland beach identified
1 Feb 2025The man whose body was found on Bethells beach, Abhishek Arora, was amongst a group of swimmers who got into difficulty in the water at Piha on Tuesday evening.
Taiming Zhang takes James Cook Hotel to tribunal after argument about Coke Zero v Coke No Sugar
BestStart daycare in Mt Eden accused of 'negligence' by parents after children escape
Pacific
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How personalities and misunderstandings can drive foreign aid
1 Feb 2025Opinion - We are seeing power plays from the US, but it is surprising from New Zealand, writes Sione Tekiteki.
'Pushing the boundaries': Is Tonga's King turning his back on democracy?
Former PNG army commander pays tribute to Sir Julius Chan
Sport
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Football: Auckland leave it late to beat Macarthur
1 Feb 2025Auckland FC have extended their lead at the top of the men's A-League ladder to five points with a 2-1 win over Macarthur Bulls at Mt Smart Stadium.
Cricket: Kuhnemann and Lyon bowl Australia to innings victory against Sri Lanka
Canterbury Kings make Super Smash final with romp over Northern Brave
Politics
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Stewardship land as important to preserve as DOC land - Forest and Bird
31 Jan 2025The head of a conservation society is concerned about politicians misrepresenting the value of stewardship land. Audio
Former ACT Party president and convicted sex offender Tim Jago's name suppression went on too long - advocate
'Boot the Bill': Plea for government to put a stop to military-style camps
Covid-19
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Covid-19 cases: 1402 new cases, 8 deaths
17 Dec 2024The seven day rolling average of new cases down 165.
Covid inquiry report is excellent guide to preparing for next pandemic – health cuts put that at risk
Covid-19: 1719 new cases, seven deaths
World
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Second-ever Australian night parrot egg discovered
1 Feb 2025The parrot was thought extict for over a century, and much remains unknown about it and its behaviours.
Eric Yunkaporta's family speak out after 'disgusting' viral TikTok trend
Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners released in latest Gaza exchange
Comment & Analysis
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Treaty bill's promise of 'equal rights' ignores democracy's blind spots
31 Jan 2025This rhetorical and ideological vagueness obscures a pivotal point: there is no such thing as a singular form of democracy, writes Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll.
If the government wants science to have an economic impact it has to put its money where its mouth is
As the ‘digital oligarchy’ grows in power, NZ will struggle to regulate its global reach and influence
Local Democracy Reporting
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'It feels like the drinkers have won' as playground removed
1 Feb 2025Community members have been left reeling after a playground and seating area were dismantled and fenced off to deter public drinking.
'Malicious intent': Descendant of Treaty translator slams Principles Bill, demands apology
Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor Mikaere Sydney resigns
In Depth
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Some parts of Auckland are warmer than others
14 Jan 2025New research shows some parts of the city are up to 3C hotter than others, and experts say it's a concern.
Fast-tracked hotel and hostel in Mount Eden surprise residents
In search of the manta rays of the Hauraki Gulf
Te Ao Māori
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New documentary explores Haka Party incident
31 Jan 2025It's been nearly 46 years since a capping week stunt turned into a flashpoint for race relations in Aotearoa. Audio
Alien Weaponry: 'You get that same sense of connection in metal community as you do growing up Māori'
Buyers heed advice to act fast as Māori clothing range returns to The Warehouse
Business
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'Real risk of double-digit increases' in power prices
Here are three reasons you might pay more for electricity this year. Audio
Will I be taxed for selling US$200k of shares? - Ask Susan
Experts pick stocks to watch in 2025
Country
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Farmers count blessings with "life-saving rain" but others under pressure
31 Jan 2025Dry winds are sucking pastures dry in Northland and an unseasonable chill has put some veggies under pressure in Horowhenua. There's been good rainfall in Central Otago where fruit stalls are full of…
A year on, Huntaway pup still learning how to be a working dog
Vet falls in love with farmer and the rest is history
Environment
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Avian botulism outbreak: 40 black-backed gulls die near Timaru
29 Jan 2025Botulism looks to be the cause at Washdyke and tests will rule out any exotic disease, the Department of Conservation says.
Fears world’s biggest iceberg could hit island in the South Atlantic
Green hydrogen: Is it time to switch off the taxpayer tap?
Media & Technology
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Murdoch's outlets rarely apologise - Prince Harry's case was different
23 Jan 2025Analysis: Rupert Murdoch's media empire just did something incredibly unusual: It said sorry.
New cutbacks at NZME harmful for public, 'news ecosystem' - union
More media cuts expected today: 'It's time the government woke up about this'
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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China, India top destinations for Prime Minister’s Scholarship recipients
31 Jan 2025One thousand two hundred recipients have chosen China or India as a study destination since 2013.
Indian community celebrates key harvest festivals
South Asian teams join Rangatahi Cricket Festival