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New Zealand
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Construction worker pulls man from burning house
12:38 pm todayJeremy Lodder was working at a site when he noticed a fire across the road and leapt into action.
Wellington eco-sanctuary Zealandia facing huge bill after wild winds hit region
Fight continues to stop Christchurch terrorist from giving evidence at inquest
Pacific
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Middle East conflict 'doesn't stop American diplomacy' in Pacific - top US official
10:58 am todayUS Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau says Washington is not letting the conflict in the Middle East stop it from advancing US economic and security priorities in the Pacific region.
CNMI leaders divided over US-Israel strikes on Iran
'A global energy crisis': Fuel price hike looms for Pacific amid Middle East conflict
Sport
Politics
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Government considers scrapping entire clean car standard
An EV advocate says if the proposal goes ahead, Kiwis will be sold "the high-emitting leftovers" that manufacturers can no longer sell in Australia. Audio
NZ Defence Force planes will head to Middle East in a matter of days for evacuations
Treasury figures show $6 billion deficit for seven months ended January
World
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Live: US Senate votes down bid to halt strikes on Iran
Meanwhile planes will help stranded Kiwis get out of war zones, and the US says it will have "complete and total dominance" over Iranian airspace soon. Audio
Iranian intelligence sends word to US on potential talks to end war, but US officials say no active negotiations
US Attorney General Pam Bondi to face questions in Epstein probe
Comment & Analysis
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NZ wants to double foreign student revenue by 2034 – but does it have capacity?
9:58 am todayOn the face of it, New Zealand's push to expand international education looks like an easy win for economic growth.
The US just took out two China-friendly leaders in two months. Why has Beijing done very little about it?
Hardened by the fall: Why Dave Rennie’s setbacks make him the right All Blacks coach
Local Democracy Reporting
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New animal rules: Tougher dog limits, new chook licence
42 minutes agoTauranga dog owners could soon face tighter rules for accessing beaches, paths and public spaces under a refreshed set of council bylaws.
Suspected avian botulism outbreak in Greytown
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
In Depth
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Why New Zealand is lagging on rooftop solar - despite falling costs
It is one of the cheapest ways to cut power bills - yet documents reveal the government shelved a subsidy. Audio
Official advice about Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorder labelled ‘incredibly damaging’
Youth motocross in focus as coroner orders joint inquest into four fatalities
Te Ao Māori
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Government moves to strip Māori Land Court powers over PGSEs
4 Mar 2026A group of Tūhoe kaumatua say the plans will deny Māori access to justice and accountability.
'It's in the blood for many of us' - Wairarapa welcomes the world to the World Shearing Champs
Softball legend Marty Grant inducted into World Hall of Fame, reflects on legacy and sacrifice
Business
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Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
11:13 am todayThe national carrier is caught in turbulent skies, with grounded planes, global conflict, and growing criticism from politicians and passengers
Trade Me drops success fee, Facebook 'snapping at its heels'
Housing market 'upturns start somewhere'
Country
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Global dairy prices continue to rise in wake of Middle East conflict
The important whole-milk powder price, which influences farmer payouts, rose 4.5 percent.
KiwiSaver changes open doors for farming business investments
31k-strong petition for an independent Commissioner for Animals taken to Parliament
Environment
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Hundreds of tonnes of weeds removed in Lake Horowhenua clean-up
3 Mar 2026A years-long cleanup project is now working to restore Lake Horowhenua back to health, after decades of raw sewage was pumped into it. Audio
Local council dealt with 34 complaints about bee poo in last two years
Our Changing World: The thorny issue of the long-spined sea urchin
Media & Technology
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America’s Next Top Model docuseries never apologises for abuse
24 Feb 2026Reality Check shows us how, once Tyra Banks accrued her own cultural capital, she took her frustration out on contestants rather than the industry.
A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet - here’s how to stay safe
AI actress Tilly Norwood could soon be doing interviews
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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Historical discrimination of Kiwi Indians in spotlight
4 Mar 2026The New Zealand Indian Central Association was founded in 1926 to combat racism. Celebrating its centenary, it now wants the injustices to be recognised.
South Asians most targeted by racial abuse - police data
Auckland local body election rivals unite against racism