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New Zealand
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Three decades of hatching kiwi chicks
5:00 am todayCombining conservation and eco-tourism, the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua last year turned 30 years old. What's been learned in that time?
Emergency doctors estimate AI scribe 'Heidi' saving up to 10 minutes per patient
Have you seen Jane? Concerns for missing Auckland woman
Pacific
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'We'll always do the right thing': Luxon open to further Manawanui support
Comments in Apia on Monday by prime ministers of Samoa and New Zealand indicate the compensation amount for the Manawanaui disaster may still be in flux.
Social media 'has changed who becomes visible during a disaster' in Fiji, researcher says
French Pacific voters elect their town leaders in municipal elections
Sport
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Chelsea fined almost $25 million after Premier League rule breaches
6:26 am todayThe breaches relate to financial reporting, third-party investment and youth development.
No notification from Iran on World Cup withdrawal
College hooper to Super Rugby: Tevita Latu's long road to Moana Pasifika
Politics
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NZ, Samoa vow to combat flow of drugs through Pacific 'super highway'
Prime minister Christopher Luxon and his Samoan counterpart have signed memorandums of understanding for Police and Customs to work together and share more information.
High fuel prices putting pressure on families already struggling with basic living costs - budgeting service
2500 Te Whatu Ora PAKS staff ratify new collective agreement, PSA says
World
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Israel says ground operations started against Hezbollah in south Lebanon
Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that those displaced would not return home until northern Israel was secure.
Afghan man who served alongside US forces dies after less than a day in ICE custody, family and advocates say
Sri Lanka announces four-day work week over fears war will drag
Comment & Analysis
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'The day will come': Halasima provides 80-minute performance in Warriors win
14 Mar 2026Analysis: Seven days earlier, coach Andrew Webster forecast what came to pass against Canberra Raiders.
Trump may be unable to end the war he started with Iran, even if he wanted to
How Donald Trump and JD Vance are 'philosophically a little bit different' on Iran
Local Democracy Reporting
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Councillor hits out at irresponsible dog owners
16 Mar 2026An Auckland councillor is calling on dog owners to be more responsible, as the region marks the first-year anniversary of its newest animal shelter.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
Dolphin's death spurs calls for greater protection
In Depth
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Who ate all New Zealand's pies?
How most of NZ's meat goes offshore, driving up local prices.
The government’s targets in charts: Employment target remains elusive
The world is eating our lunch: How our apples, seafood and avocados make millions
Te Ao Māori
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Whānau of Māori Battalion soldier hope film will see him receive Victoria Cross
14 Mar 2026It was during the North African campaign in Tunisia that L. Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM confirmed his attributes as an outstanding leader and soldier.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent
Kura kaupapa Māori calls for safe crossing to protect tamariki and whānau
Business
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Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket
Gavins business manager Chris Paterson said they have been forking out an extra $60,000 a week since prices went up. Audio
Power price shocks unlikely this winter, says major electricity users group
Average 91 petrol price surges past $3 as Willis slams EV subsidies
Country
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Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss
The NZ First leader has called the dairy giant a "sell-out globalist company".
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell resigns
Country Life: Pick and be merry - harvest time under a big sky
Environment
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Protesters gather as challenge to government's climate change plan reaches court
16 Mar 2026Climate advocates argue the government broke the law when it dismantled dozens of climate policies, before consulting the public.
Our Changing World: Iwi-led conservation in the Kaimai Mamuku ranges
Second oil spill in Akaroa Harbour in two months sparks concern for wildlife
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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Organisers of Holi event linked to overstayers deny involvement in illegal activity
16 Mar 2026Delhi-based CD Foundation blames "unscrupulous" agent for fraud; Auckland organisers claim no knowledge of visa applications.
Ethnic communities generate a third of Auckland’s GDP
Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed