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New Zealand
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Who ate all New Zealand's pies?
5:00 am todayKiwis set the dinner table but offshore diners eat the bulk of our meat, and drink almost all our wine, driving up local prices.
Muslims fear hate rising as seventh anniversary of Christchurch mosque attack approaches
Woman who bit stranger, growled like a dog to get early release from prison
Pacific
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Watch: Filmmakers behind new Papua deforestation doco say world should take note
12 Mar 2026Filmmakers behind a new doco on deforestation devastation in Papua say the world should take note.
Trump-aligned think tank proposes 'Pacific Charter', greater US involvement in the region
Christopher Luxon to visit Samoa, Tonga to meet new PMs
Sport
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Lawson among drivers expecting start-line crashes under F1's new rules
5:36 am todayA massive start-line crash seems inevitable this season unless Formula 1's new engine regulations are tweaked, several drivers said.
Ryan Fox pulls out of Players Championship in Florida
Donald Trump says it is not safe for Iran to be in 2026 World Cup
Politics
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Health NZ knew IT job cuts would risk patient care
about 1 hour agoDocuments reveal what the agency was told before it started making changes.
Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed
Ex Chatham Islands Council chief executive Paul Eagle apologises as audit exposes 'excessive' spending
World
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The super-rich are using private jets to escape the Middle East
17 minutes agoTens of thousands of travellers have been stranded, and although some airlines are now reopening a limited number of routes, those with extremely deep pockets have found a way to circumvent the chaos…
Oil unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy chief says
Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines
Comment & Analysis
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Britain and the US had a special bond. This war might have changed that
12 Mar 2026Analysis: When British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer declared in parliament this month that his government "does not believe in regime change from the skies", he did two things.
Does Donald Trump even know what’s happening in Iran?
Commercial space technology is shaping the Iran war – the law can’t keep up
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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Luxon's targets adrift: ED times deteriorate, Jobseeker numbers climb
Law and order targets are being met, but wait times in emergency departments are getting further from the mark.
The world is eating our lunch: How our apples, seafood and avocados make millions
Queenstown-based tech entrepreneur Brian Cartmell donating hundreds of thousands to political parties
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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What you can do to protect your home from flooding
5:52 am todayIf your house is in a flood-prone area, you may not be able to stop water coming onto the property in an extreme weather event. Here's what can you do instead.
KiwiRail hopes to have stricken Kaiārahi ferry sailing by next week after technical fault
Wattie's a big name reminder of pressure on NZ manufacturers
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.
Decorated East Coast fencing champion chases three-peat at Rural Games
Cornwall Park's farm week gives Aucklanders a taste of farm life in the central city
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
12 Mar 2026A 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