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New Zealand
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Fears NZ's tobacco black market will get as bad as Australia's
7:18 pm todayCustoms has warned tobacco smuggling is becoming more organised, large-scale and sophisticated. Audio
New Zealand costume designer adds Oscar to trophy case
Dolphin's death spurs calls for greater protection
Pacific
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'We'll always do the right thing': Luxon open to further Manawanui support
Comments in Apia today by prime ministers of Samoa and NZ indicate the compensation amount for the Manawanaui disaster may still be in flux
Solomon Islands' defecting MPs say 'not much trust' in Jeremiah Manele's government
Pasifika communities hit hardest by food insecurity in New Zealand - Hunger Monitor
Sport
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Tevita Latu's long road to Moana Pasifika
The 27 -year-old midfielder has taken one of the more unusual routes to Super Rugby.
Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula 1 after Chinese GP retirement
Black Ferns Sevens win New York title to wrap up World Series victory
Politics
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Luxon moves on from matai title 'miscommunication'
The prime minister is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title behind him.
Willis reveals how bad inflation could get as petrol surges past $3
Average 91 petrol price surges past $3 as Willis slams EV subsidies
World
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Videos capture moment hot air balloon knocks kayakers into lake
4:41 pm today"When the balloon came at us, it was really fast - faster than anticipated."
Oscars 2026 as it happened: All the looks, stars, and awards at the 98th Academy Awards
Israeli forces kill four members of Palestinian family after opening fire on car
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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No reason to expect price shock this winter, says Major Electricity Users Group
10 minutes agoThe group's chair pointed out the country's hydro lakes have more water than normal and there was the strategic stockpile of coal at Huntly. Audio
Prezzy promo a reminder to watch out for 'loyalty tax', Consumer NZ says
Fuel crisis: Which foods will rise in price fastest, and when?
Country
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Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss
The NZ First leader has called the dairy giant a "sell-out globalist company".
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell resigns
Country Life: Pick and be merry - harvest time under a big sky
Environment
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Protesters gather as challenge to government's climate change plan reaches court
10:36 am todayClimate advocates argue the government broke the law when it dismantled dozens of climate policies, before consulting the public.
Our Changing World: Iwi-led conservation in the Kaimai Mamuku ranges
Second oil spill in Akaroa Harbour in two months sparks concern for wildlife
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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Organisers of Holi event linked to overstayers deny involvement in illegal activity
5:08 pm todayDelhi-based CD Foundation blames "unscrupulous" agent for fraud; Auckland organisers claim no knowledge of visa applications.
Ethnic communities generate a third of Auckland’s GDP
Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed
RNZ中文
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奥克兰青少年沉迷麻将馆,华裔母亲:如不纳入监管,孩子未来恐染上赌瘾
3:25 pm today目前"打麻将"在新西兰处于法律灰色地带,内政部表示已注意到非法赌博情况,相关场所经营者称没有违反任何法律。
财长警告通胀可能恶化,但拒绝行政干预油价
数据显示,奥克兰移民群体GDP贡献占地方总量的三分之一