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Pacific
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Samoan govt cracks down on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck
The Samoan government has ordered a 300-metre radius ban around the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, saying it poses significant risks to divers, fisherman and small craft.
Cook Islands PM Mark Brown set for first major New Zealand visit since diplomatic row
French Polynesia urges Pacific to unite amid rising global tensions
Sport
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Iranian football team member granted asylum changes mind, will return to Iran
One of the seven members of the Iranian team granted protection visas has asked to be returned to Iran.
NRL: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster responds to Will Warbrick contract rumours
Recap: White Ferns pull off series sweep against Zimbabwe
Politics
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Primary teachers' union angry over govt's individual pay rise offer
Schools could offer staff on individual agreements a 2.5 percent pay rise from 20 March.
Labour reshuffle: Willow-Jean Prime loses education portfolio
NZ First calls for Covid-19 inquiry focused on vaccine injuries
World
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Six killed in Swiss bus blaze after person reportedly sets themselves on fire
11 Mar 2026"At this stage, we have elements suggesting a deliberate act by a person who was inside the bus," a police spokesperson says.
Iran police chief says anti-government protesters treated as 'enemies'
Israeli strike hits central Beirut - state media
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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Closure of ‘spectacular’ sinkhole stuns climber
11 Mar 2026A climber who regularly visits is perplexed by DOC's decision to close the popular track.
Stood-down Napier deputy mayor doesn't want the job back
West Coasters can now search all the hazard maps in one place
In Depth
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Tech entrepreneur donating hundreds of thousands to political parties
Brian Cartmell, a Queenstown-based expat American, has given big donations to ACT, National, NZ First and the Opportunity party.
The world is eating our lunch: How our apples, seafood and avocados make millions
The world at our breakfast table: Three Kiwi staples that almost all end up offshore
Te Ao Māori
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Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into government's removal of schools' Treaty obligations
11 Mar 2026Northland iwi and the New Zealand Educational Institute filed a claim arguing the changes undermined Māori rangatiratanga, partnership and equity in education.
Battle of Kororāreka remembrance ceremony to mark key moment in history of Aotearoa
Move-on orders 'shift the problem' as advocates warn of harm to those already struggling
Business
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Medicinal cannabis company shuts down
11 Mar 2026The cannabis company says the current regulatory environment has made it "very challenging for manufacturers to operate sustainably at scale".
Airfares were already up 77 percent - is another rise fair?
AI company Anthropic expands to NZ and Australia
Country
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National would only support 'gold standard' live animal exports, Todd McClay says
The Agriculture Minister has confirmed National has withdrawn its support for resuming live animal exports by sea. Audio
What do rural sector groups think of the RMA?
Live animal exporters disappointed by backtrack on government commitment
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 drag artist on embracing her past, fighting for her future
10 Mar 2026Sunita Torrance, also known as Coco Flash, learned that her heritage was ultimately something to celebrate.
Immigration officials chase Indian cultural performers after visas expire
Restaurant questioned over serving more shisha than food