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New Zealand
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Child seriously hurt after being hit by car at McDonald's
8:39 pm todayThe child was taken to the hospital in a serious condition.
Wastewater testing shows Covid cases increasing
Person dies after being hit by truck in Mauku, near Pukekohe
Pacific
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Another Rabuka u-turn: Fijian PM noncommittal on resignation over Malimali case
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is noncommittal about resigning after another u-turn over the sacked former head of the anti-corruption commission.
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine wants more action on drugs
Auckland's iconic Pasifika Festival kicks off tomorrow
Sport
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Hurricanes top the table after early scare
9:00 pm todayTrailing at half-time, the changing room talk seemed to fire up the home side to secure points.
Cricket: Seven decades since one of New Zealand's biggest wins
Basketball: Tall Ferns improve, but lose another World Cup qualifier
Politics
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Health Minister to meet with blood cancer specialists
Doctors, nurses and clinician researchers wrote an open letter to the prime minister about the unneccessary loss of Kiwi lives to treatable cancers. Audio
ACT voices strong objections to greyhound racing ban, won't say if pulling support for legislation
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials' advice on 'move on orders'
World
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Trump may be unable to end the war, even if he wants to
12:13 pm todayAnalysis: The US President is now caught in the oldest trap of modern warfare.
NASA clears Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after repairs
Trump happy price of oil is rising, saying US will make 'a lot of money'
Comment & Analysis
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'Boom Boom' US propaganda vs the reality in Iran
7:43 am todayAnalysis: The US government doesn't simply want Americans to support the war; it wants to pump people up.
Iran war threatens to undermine Trump's favorite bragging point
Britain and the US had a special bond. This war might have changed that
Local Democracy Reporting
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Kaikōura steps up efforts to protect night sky
11:01 am todayThe Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust has reflected on the community's ongoing efforts to protect the night sky during a presentation to the Kaikōura District Council.
Crash involving student ignites Ashburton bridge safety concerns
Food, music and culture return as Pasifika Festival takes over Western Springs
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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Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent
12 Mar 2026The Te Tai Tokerau MP says she is still waiting to learn what her reinstatement to Te Pāti Māori will look like in practice.
Kura kaupapa Māori calls for safe crossing to protect tamariki and whānau
Pre-harvest karakia brings together team at Pukerau kiwifruit Orchard
Business
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Calls to let workers stay home to beat fuel prices
The government should take notice of what other countries are doing to help workers, a union says. Audio
Has the Middle East war reached a worst-case scenario?
Discount day wipes out some Gull petrol stations as panic buying adds pressure
Country
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Logistics boost for Gisborne's Eastland Port ahead of big kiwifruit harvest
6:19 am todayGrowers in Gisborne have a long-awaited alternative to road transport to get their produce out of the region.
Wattie's a big name reminder of pressure on NZ manufacturers
Wattie's supplier fears for industry's future after proposed closure of factories
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
3:23 pm todayReport 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