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New Zealand
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Three rescued after overnight rafting ordeal in Southland
4:10 pm todayThree men have been rescued after being reported missing overnight while rafting on the Waikaia River near Piano Flat.
Person airlifted from Shipwrecked music festival in critical condition
The music docos to watch after Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara
Pacific
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Mark Brown on China deal: 'No need for NZ to sit in the room with us'
7 Feb 2025The Cook Islands prime minister says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with Beijing which is expected to be signed next week.
Samoan communities affected by Manawanui disaster receive $30,000 donation from China
Talks held on political and economic future of New Caledonia
Sport
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Tourists pour in, visit memorial ahead of Super Bowl
Mardi Gras floats with bead-tossing revellers cruised through New Orleans on Saturday as the city celebrated its record-tying 11th Super Bowl hosting gig with a stout security presence after a New…
UFC 312 live as it happened: Du Plessis v Strickland 2
Athletics: Jacko Gill wins tense shot put duel over rival Tom Walsh
Politics
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Changes to business investor visa announced
The government is overhauling its so called 'golden visa' scheme to lure wealthy investors to New Zealand.
David Seymour says letter to police on Philip Polkinghorne was due to role as MP
The House: The summer of 300,000 submissions
World
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Israel condemns frail appearance of released hostages
The scenes during Saturday's hostage handover have drawn condemnation from Israel, as the government described the scenes as "shocking". Audio
Woman killed near Sydney after lightning strikes tree
Led Zeppelin in their own words: The first band-authorised doco hits NZ cinemas
Comment & Analysis
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Media in the middle of diplomatic drama
9:18 am todayMediawatch -Trump's alarmed the world with trade tariffs, turning off aid and proposing to take over Gaza. But New Zealand's had diplomatic drama in the news too - with the media in the middle of it.
Trump's 'God squad' holds increasing sway at White House
KiwiSaver shakeup: private asset investment has risks that could outweigh the rewards
Local Democracy Reporting
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Widespread support for Efeso Collins mural
8:57 am todayMultiple stakeholders have expressed strong support for a mural in Manukau honouring the late Fa'anānā Efeso Collins.
Southland councils explore regional deals
Regional deal could potentially 'double Northland's economic production'
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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MSD found wrong after tangi food cost refused in funeral grant
8 Feb 2025A woman successfully appealed an MSD decision refusing to cover food costs for her husband's tangi in a funeral grant.
Next group of public submissions on Treaty Principles Bill announced
'Bringing the Parihaka love' with two tonnes of potatoes for Te Matatini
Business
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Should you buy a bach?
7:56 am todayThere may be more options to choose from but there's a warning to take care.
Why can't we stay overseas as long as we want when we get the pension? - Ask Susan
Chelsea Sugar fined over 2021 lead contamination
Country
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Farm strides ahead on the back of Tora Coastal Walk
7 Feb 2025It's 30 years since the Elworthy family began the Tora Coastal Walk, one of the first multi-day hikes on farmland in NZ. It's been the key to this rugged farm's survival.
Country Life: Fleecing the flock all in the name of charity
Country Life: Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter
Environment
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Over 100 venomous snakes found in Sydney backyard
7 Feb 2025The snakes can be venomous to humans and, if bitten, can cause symptoms of swelling, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea and muscle pain. Audio
Mouse plague causes havoc for critically endangered Alborn skink
Our Changing World: A visit to the Tairāwhiti Environment Centre
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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Senior Indian diplomat wants Auckland consulate to be fully functional by May
5 Feb 2025Temporary venue is currently unable to provide assistance on issues relating to visas and overseas citizens of India.
Festival of Colours kicks off with Krishna Holi in Auckland
Migrants' parents dying while they wait for visa to settle in New Zealand, MP claims