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New Zealand
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Police investigate after knife pulled out during fight at Auckland mall
8:05 pm todayA shopper has described the terrifying moment a knife was pulled out during an altercation at Auckland's Westfield Newmarket this afternoon.
Auckland surgical centre finally opens after staff shortage causes months-long delay
Judge tells man who sent inappropriate messages to ‘get a job’
Pacific
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New Caledonia votes this weekend under tight security
29 Jun 2024Voters in New Caledonia are called to the polls this weekend under tight security, almost eight weeks after destructive and violent unrest broke out in the French Pacific archipelago.
French Pacific news in brief for 29 June 2024
Victoria University lecturer says New Zealand framing China as 'the devil' insincere
Sport
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Mystics thump Tactix in netball's big upset
7:07 pm todayThe return of Grace Nweke and Peta Toeava in the Mystics starting line-up has spurred them to a surprise 61-49 ANZ Premiership win over competition leaders the Tactix.
As it happened: All Whites v Vanuatu OFC Nations Cup
As it happened: UFC 303 live updates
Politics
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AA puts fuel companies on notice ahead of fuel tax's removal
1:25 pm todayThe AA says it will be watching closely to make sure fuel companies pass on savings to customers once they are no longer collecting the Auckland regional fuel tax.
Century-long dispute ended as Wairarapa lakes returned to iwi
Defence Minister Judith Collins to attend Tongan armed forces centre opening
Covid-19
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No more free GP visits for adults, some teens with Covid-related illness
29 Jun 2024From next week, people aged 14 and over will have to pay for Covid-related visits to the GP.
Success in treating persistent pain now offers hope for those with Long Covid
Despite improved WHO regulations, the world remains ill-prepared for the next pandemic
World
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Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea
2:51 pm todayThe Sri Lankan fishermen drank the contents of the bottles thinking it was alcohol, local media reports.
Far right hopes to make history as France votes in snap poll
'I feel terrible for him and America': Voters worry about Biden
Comment & Analysis
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Could Biden quit? It's happened before
29 Jun 2024Analysis - American history is littered with presidential candidates chosen at the last minute and even a few who've quit - but there are plenty of risks if that happens, Nik Dirga writes. Video
Ask Susan: What's the deal with secondary tax?
House prices expected to bounce back faster: What is happening with the NZ housing market this week?
Local Democracy Reporting
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Former mayor confronts intruder who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house
29 Jun 2024The intruder was charged with a low-level offence and he was convicted and discharged. But, that wasn't the end of it.
Northland's most flood-prone marae to receive resilience boost
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
In Depth
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US presidential debate: What the data shows about who said what
An RNZ analysis of the first US presidential debate shows Trump dominated the first debate by more than 1000 words.
'Pitiful' alcohol levy increase adds less than half a cent to the price of a can of beer
Why New Zealand needs to prepare now for a future in 'a world without China'
Te Ao Māori
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Māori women are 'naturally funny', comedian says
1:28 pm todayA Māori comedian who has drawn flak for depicting characters "from the hood" says she is giving a voice to people just like her.
Bringing the climate change kōrero to the marae
King Charles sends warm wishes to Aotearoa for Matariki
Business
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Sunday News to close after six decades in print
Stuff has announced its Sunday News newspaper will wrap up at the end of July.
Plastic straws out, fuel tax in: How are we faring one year on from 2023's changes?
Interest rate cuts will happen quickly next year - Kiwibank
Country
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NZ's new-look approach to methane 'problematic'
The government is going for 'no added heating' from farming's methane - a "confusing" aim, according to an Australasian expert.
What it takes to bring kiwi back to the capital
Farmer's fight with depression like 'those slow fogs that creep in over the valley'
Environment
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NZers asked to birdwatch for a good cause this weekend
29 Jun 2024Kiwis are being asked to keep an eye out for feathered friends this weekend, as this year's NZ Garden Bird Survey gets underway.
How food waste is baked into daily life
Kāpiti Coast residents demand council throw out report on sea level rise
Media & Technology
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'Shame, shame' - Golriz Ghahraman speaks in first interview
27 Jun 2024In her first in-depth interview after her arrest for shoplifting, she tells John Campbell it was an act of "self-sabotage."
Stuff pulls plug on Northland community newspapers
99 percent of terrorist material removed automatically, Meta says
Identity
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Māori-Chinese New Zealanders embrace their mixed heritage
27 Jun 2024As New Zealand celebrates Matariki, mixed generations reconnect with their roots.
The shortest day of the year is here: Here's how witches celebrate the winter solstice
Why Chinese migrants change their names when they emigrate
IndoNZ
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Māori and Tamil waiata brings communities together
28 Jun 2024Canada-based musician Wilbur Sargunaraj has collaborated with Māori artists to create a unique cross-cultural song about kinship and connections. Video
Crimes committed against Asian New Zealanders on the rise
Sandringham dairy stabbing: Man who murdered Janak Patel sentenced to life in prison