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New Zealand
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'This isn't a drill': Fire at University of Auckland's Law School
41 minutes agoAround 12 to 15 crew responded to the fire on Short Street.
Wellington Water apologises for smell after turning fan on at Moa Point
Christchurch pre-school vandalised, nursery sprayed with fire extinguisher
Pacific
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Trump-aligned think tank proposes 'Pacific Charter', greater US involvement in region
9:31 am todayAn American right-wing think tank is proposing a "Pacific Charter" that advocates for a greater United States presence in the region.
Christopher Luxon to visit Samoa, Tonga to meet new PMs
NZ govt announces year-long trial of cheaper visas for Pacific travellers
Sport
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Kane Williamson 'modernises' protective gear after painful blow
39 minutes agoThe former Black Caps captain has a very personal reason to be invested in protective gear in high-impact sports.
‘I had to turn my phone off’: Tana Umaga on All Blacks coaching speculation
The Blues halfback who thought his career was over at 20
Politics
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Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent
3:39 pm todayThe Te Tai Tokerau MP says she is still waiting to learn what her reinstatement to Te Pāti Māori will look like in practice.
'We're just meant to say thank you': Government u-turns on disability funding
Christopher Luxon to visit Samoa, Tonga to meet new PMs
World
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Iran's leadership not at risk of collapse, say sources
5:06 pm todaySince launching their war, the US and Israel have struck a range of Iranian targets, including air defenses, nuclear sites, and members of the senior leadership.
UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states
Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school - report
Comment & Analysis
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Does Donald Trump even know what’s happening in Iran?
11 Mar 2026Analysis: There are no signs that the US President's decisions on the war will be grounded in reality any time soon.
Commercial space technology is shaping the Iran war – the law can’t keep up
How strong is support for Christopher Luxon? We're about to find out
Local Democracy Reporting
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Stood-down Napier deputy mayor doesn't want the job back
11 Mar 2026The deputy mayor role is now up for grabs for the third time since October.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
West Coasters can now search all the hazard maps in one place
In Depth
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Where New Zealand's apples and avocados are going
The world is eating our lunch, as nearly nine out of 10 apples go offshore.
Queenstown-based tech entrepreneur Brian Cartmell donating hundreds of thousands to political parties
The world at our breakfast table: Three Kiwi staples that almost all end up offshore
Te Ao Māori
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Gisborne kura calls for safe crossing to protect tamariki and whānau
4:15 pm todayTauira from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Uri o Māui say traffic outside the kura has become increasingly dangerous during peak drop-off and pick-up times, with "near misses daily."
Pre-harvest karakia brings together team at Pukerau kiwifruit Orchard
Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into government's removal of schools' Treaty obligations
Business
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Warning over suspected pyramid scheme in Hawke's Bay
The Commerce Commission said the scheme promotes health supplements, but members' payments appear to rely on continuously recruiting new people.
My flight has been cancelled: What are my rights?
44,000 passengers to be hit by Air NZ cancellations over fuel, CEO says
Country
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A taste of farm life in the central city
Auckland's Cornwall Park is opening its gates for 'Farm Week' from Saturday.
Live animal exporters disappointed by backtrack on government commitment
Farmers fear double whammy of rising fuel and fertiliser costs from Middle East conflict
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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Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed
about 1 hour agoA letter obtained by RNZ shows the Indian Consulate supported visa applications for a "cultural delegation" that attended a Holi event in Auckland.
Indian drag artist on embracing her past, fighting for her future
Immigration officials chase Indian cultural performers after visas expire