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Pedestrian killed in two-vehicle crash in Rangiteki
28 minutes agoThe pedestrian died at the scene on Taihape-Napier Rd on Tuesday morning.
Wellington's commuter trains back after two week shutdown for major repairs
Man bitten by police dog and arrested after allegedly shooting at police
Pacific
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Samoa chief suggests returning Manawanui compensation to NZ as it's not enough
Uncertainty around compensation payments for the HMNZS Manawanui marine disaster in Samoa is growing.
Miracle Fai'ilagi to lead Moana Pasifika
Tributes for men killed in Utah shooting
Sport
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Former A-League player alleges team was homophobic
1:29 pm todayJosh Cavallo was Australia's first openly gay male professional footballer.
Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain
Golf superstar Brooks Koepka cleared to rejoin PGA Tour, but at a cost
Politics
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Person arrested at protest outside Wellington's Iranian Embassy
2:27 pm todayAbout 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.
Government rate-capping policy to exempt major weather events
KFC app 'more secure' than Manage My Health, expert claims
World
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Minnesota sues Trump administration over 'invasion'
12:48 pm todayTensions have flared since the shooting of a mother of three by immigration agents.
'Completely bonkers': US President Donald Trump's Greenland mining dreams collide with reality
Four migrants die in US immigration custody over first 10 days of 2026
Comment & Analysis
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Why small businesses could strengthen NZ's low productivity
12 Jan 2026Analysis: For decades, we have heard a familiar story about why New Zealand's firms choose to stay small.
Has Trump landed a dud with his Venezuelan oil play?
Court decision sets up a big year for freshwater
Local Democracy Reporting
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Fight to save tourist route from the sea
12 Jan 2026The road to Cape Palliser risks being reclaimed by the sea, with the community and the council seeking a permanent fix.
Poripori waterhole tragedy: Second water death in two summers
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
In Depth
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How poo-detecting dogs can help native birds flourish
9 Jan 2026Kiwi have started to hatch on Waiheke Island and may thrive with the help of special detection dogs helping eliminate the last of the island's pests.
Landmark integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year
A permit for trapping feral cats may get much easier to obtain after a U-turn by DOC
Te Ao Māori
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'How do the people break through?' - third of Māori land considered landlocked
12 Jan 2026Landlocked whenua has been identified as one of the biggest challenges to public access in 2025.
Waka Ama pays tribute to one of its pillars at 2026 Nationals
Hundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Business
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Weight-loss drugs market 'almost like Viagra': Pfizer boss
Pfizer is preparing for a market for obesity drugs on par with the booming business created by erectile dysfunction drug Viagra in 1998.
Trump 'immediately' imposes 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. China’s on the list
How old is too old for a home loan?
Country
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'It's a little taonga': Saving one of our rarest plants
9 Jan 2026A critically endangered forget-me-not is being saved from the brink of extinction.
Queensland fruit fly could have 'massive impact' on fruit and vegetable crops
Dairy prices reverse course, with demand rising
Environment
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'Darkwaves': The phenomenon killing ecosystems
2:32 pm todayThe underwater events affect the entire underwater food chain, and may get more common.
Nitrates in water: ECan's rule-making fell short of law over allowing discharges, High Court rules
Dog owners asked to keep away from nesting sites used by NZ's rarest bird
Media & Technology
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Stuff files court injunction over Neighbourly data breach
5 Jan 2026The website Neighbourly - at the centre of a major cyber breach - has headed to court to try to stop the stolen information spreading.
The best games we played in 2025
It’s not you - some fonts feel different
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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Kohli leads India to tense win over Black Caps
12 Jan 2026Virat Kohli hit 93 to help India chase down 301 in a nervy four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first one-day international.
What you need to know about washing cars (and more) at home
Winners of void Auckland local body election seeking High Court judicial review