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New Zealand
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'It's a bit of a research': Capturing South Island auroras
15 Mar 2026Twizel astrophotographer Jeff Ng says auroras happen "quite often" in the area.
Commemorations mark seventh anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks
Changing sexual norms among young people a growing concern - report
Pacific
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Blues thump Moana Pasifika at Eden Park
15 Mar 2026Moana captain Miracle Faiilagi expressed frustration at his team's ill-discipline and missed opportunities
Fiji still in the running for series title
Tonga raises legal marriage age to 18
Sport
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Blues overwhelm Moana Pasifika for back-to-back wins
15 Mar 2026The Pacific Island side could not repeat last season's upset of their crosstown rivals.
Live: White Ferns v South Africa T20 at Mount Maunganui
Silver Fern Kate Heffernan stars in incredible Australian Super Netball debut
Politics
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Troubles continue at youth justice facility as deadline for improvement looms
14 Mar 2026In 2023, investigators gave Oranga Tamariki three years to turn things around at its biggest secure home for teenagers, Korowai Manaaki in south Auckland.
Peeni Henare asks MPs to rebuild trust in Parliament
Benefit rules confuse: Employed partner given job search obligations
World
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Australian college suspends censured NZ teacher over sex talk
14 Mar 2026Jason Morgan asked students inappropriate questions, including, "How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?"
How Bluey nails the perfect playground sounds
Can we design sports shoes that don’t squeak? Here’s what the science says
Comment & Analysis
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'The day will come': Halasima provides 80-minute performance in Warriors win
14 Mar 2026Analysis: Seven days earlier, coach Andrew Webster forecast what came to pass against Canberra Raiders.
Trump may be unable to end the war he started with Iran, even if he wanted to
How Donald Trump and JD Vance are 'philosophically a little bit different' on Iran
Local Democracy Reporting
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Gisborne councillors back waste hub site despite mana whenua opposition
14 Mar 2026Gisborne is a step closer to taking control of regional waste, but some district councillors expressed "discomfort" over the process.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
Returning to the ocean: How a sailing programme is reviving Pacific knowledge
In Depth
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Who ate all New Zealand's pies?
How most of NZ's meat goes offshore, driving up local prices.
The government’s targets in charts: Employment target remains elusive
The world is eating our lunch: How our apples, seafood and avocados make millions
Te Ao Māori
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Whānau of Māori Battalion soldier hope film will see him receive Victoria Cross
14 Mar 2026It was during the North African campaign in Tunisia that L. Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM confirmed his attributes as an outstanding leader and soldier.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent
Kura kaupapa Māori calls for safe crossing to protect tamariki and whānau
Business
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'AI illiterate' NZ at risk of being left behind, expert says
15 Mar 2026A new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is being touted as the country's first "artificial intelligence factory" - but will Kiwis get the most out of it?
Petrol costs bite for travelling care workers
Should I pay off my mortgage or save for retirement - Ask Susan
Country
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A grape harvest pick 'n' mix
14 Mar 2026Friends, fun and community are all in the mix at a small Wairarapa vineyard's first grape pick of the season.
Country Life: How line dancing found a home in the city
Country Life: The Shepherdess Muster heads to Southland
Environment
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Restoration and reconnection in the Kaimai Mamuku ranges
10 Mar 2026Can iwi-led conservation projects born from a Covid-19 government fund survive into the future?
Second oil spill in Akaroa Harbour in two months sparks concern for wildlife
How do you know if your beach is okay to swim at?
Media & Technology
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TVNZ sees sharp drop in half-year profit on back of revenue decline
6 Mar 2026Revenue fell 12 percent to $134 million, driven by a sharp fall in advertising income.
America’s Next Top Model docuseries never apologises for abuse
A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet - here’s how to stay safe
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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Ethnic communities generate a third of Auckland’s GDP
13 Mar 2026Report reveals that Asians, Europeans, Middle Easterns, Latin Americans and Africans contributed $50 billion to the local economy in 2023.
Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed
Indian drag artist on embracing her past, fighting for her future