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New Zealand
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Suitcase murders: Accused's lies all point to her guilt, says Crown
8:14 pm todayThe jury heard the closing arguments today in the trial of Hakyung "Jasmine" Lee, who admitted causing her children's deaths in 2018.
NDAs preventing consultation on crucial education changes - teachers
Loafers Lodge fire 'no tragic accident', Crown says as closing case
Pacific
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New Caledonia under tight security ahead of 'Citizenship Day'
10:13 am todayFrance has deployed heavy security forces in New Caledonia ahead of the anniversary of its "taking possession" of the territory on 24 September 1853.
Pacific leaders to advance regional priorities at United Nations General Assembly
'Not on the right side of history': Concerns about Fiji embassy in Jerusalem
Sport
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Boost for All Blacks in Bledisloe showdown
3:23 pm todayWatch: A number of welcome returns are likely for this weekend's test at Eden Park.
Golf: Ryan Fox claims world record with an Aussie and an Englishman
Bledisloe Cup: confident Wallabies riding a resurgent wave of support
Politics
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Green Party chief of staff resigns
5:02 pm todayThe Greens' chief of staff has resigned "to focus on her health, well-being and her whānau".
'Not a race': Christopher Luxon tight lipped on recognising Palestinian state
Space fast becoming a 'war-fighting domain', military allies in Europe say
World
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ER nurse crushing it in 5-tonne monster trucks
1:57 pm todayRebecca Schnell's regular job is as an emergency room nurse. She has an even more adrenaline-filled side gig.
Hong Kong airport will shut for 36 hours as Typhoon Ragasa nears
Gaza hospital director receives bodies of brother and other relatives while on duty
Comment & Analysis
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UN finding of Gaza genocide adds pressure for NZ to recognise Palestine
21 Sep 2025Analysis: Labour wants sanctions, protesters are marching, but the coalition government is keeping its decision under wraps until the UN General Assembly.
How kings and queens and Churchill’s ghost worked their magic on Trump
Analysis: Trump blitz that led to Kimmel’s suspension is straight from a European strongman’s playbook
Local Democracy Reporting
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'We fought for Māori wards - now we need to use them'
6:39 pm todayThe Māori ward is being contested for the first time in Whanganui, but turnout is low so far.
Sāmoan tenor takes the spotlight on the opera stage
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
In Depth
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Hundreds of millions in offshore betting on NZ amateur league
More than $200 million was wagered last season, raising alarm bells. Audio
Former All White Clayton Lewis ‘targeted and exploited’ in A-League spot-fixing scheme, court told
Former All White Clayton Lewis to be sentenced in A-League match-fixing case
Te Ao Māori
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'Pinnacle of kapa haka excellence': Te Matatini 2027 dates announced
2:47 pm todayTe Matatini, the premier celebration of Māori performing arts, will be staged at Hopuhopu, Ngāruawāhia, from 22-27 February 2027. The kapa haka festival will be co-hosted by Waikato-Tainui, Te…
From New Jersey to Aotearoa: American teen dedicates year to te reo Māori
Family Court appoints mokopuna as guardian after whānau battle over kaumātua’s care
Business
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Iwi partners with horticulture company to grow berries
The Northland iwi will provide the land, water and labour, while T&G Fresh will provide expertise, new berry varieties and access to markets.
Popular Wellington Cafe calls for more pathways to residency for hospitality workers
Genesis Energy strikes deal to increase domestic coal supply for Huntly Power Station
Country
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More than quarter of kids struggling for food, study finds
1:45 pm todayA new report shows food insecurity affects one in four homes with children in Aotearoa.
Country Life: Southland sheep farmer creates skincare product using strong wool
Wattie's says slicing peach production in Hawke's Bay not related to owner's split
Environment
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Playing 'I-spy' with urban emissions
9 Sep 2025A new lab is cruising the streets of Wellington, homing in on our urban carbon emissions.
Fiordland Penguin chick 'thriving' at Sydney's Taronga Zoo
Our Changing World: Backcountry takahē make a comeback
Media & Technology
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Trust and Tech: Where should RNZ draw the line on AI?
18 Sep 2025Editorial - Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, but we can still make deliberate decisions about how we use it.
Lawyers challenge widespread police use of number-plate software as evidence
Listen up: Why listening to stories still matters for kids of all ages
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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Third round of free trade negotiations with India conclude in Queenstown
4:17 pm todayThe next round of in-person negotiations is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 13 and 14 October.
BNZ under fire for ‘demeaning’ digital wallet ad
South Asian communities raise more than $250,000 for Punjab flood relief