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New Zealand
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Christchurch cordon lifted after 'concerning' substance found
7:29 pm todayAn emergency alert sent to people in the area said a "high-risk explosive substance" was found.
Auckland's most congested roads and peak travel times
Heritage advocates warn shifting to higher seismic zone will damage Dunedin's economy
Pacific
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Watch: Filmmakers behind new Papua deforestation doco say world should take note
6:57 pm todayFilmmakers 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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Kane Williamson 'modernises' protective gear after painful blow
5:58 pm todayThe former Black Caps captain has a very personal reason to be invested in protective gear in high-impact sports.
Moana on the Blues: 'They don't want us here'
‘I had to turn my phone off’: Tana Umaga on All Blacks coaching speculation
Politics
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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.
Police Association and Retail NZ warn dangers of potential changes to Crimes Act
MPs debate the long term, but even a week is a long time in politics
World
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King penguins surfing on the 'good edge' of climate change - for now
8:08 pm todayAnimals that are higher up the food chain, such as penguins, are especially vulnerable to changes in the environment.
Katherine faces recovery as Daly River/Nauiyu flood second worst on record
Joe Rogan keeps highlighting Trump’s biggest liabilities
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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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.
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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'Pretty tough out there': Fuel costs could drive trucking businesses to the ground
More than 90 percent of freight in Aotearoa is moved by road. Audio
Commerce Commission warns of suspected Hawke’s Bay pyramid scheme
My flight has been cancelled: What are my rights?
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
5:42 pm todayA 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