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Vasectomy reversal: Why some families are doubling down on kids
6:31 am todayAs financial and time pressures seem to ever increase for parents, some are doubling down on growing their family, even if that means a vasectomy reversal.
Family of man allegedly abused at St Bede's College want apology, 'very substantial financial settlement'
Person killed in fire at Auckland home
Pacific
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Former journalist cleared to travel after pleading not-guilty
Charlie Charters is leaving Fiji for work after denying corruption-related charges involving a mystery Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption whistleblower.
'I know she'd be really proud': New Zealand's first All Blacks coach of Pasifika heritage
New testing equipment shields Cook Islands communities from waterborne illness
Sport
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'Pretty pleasing': Allen's record ton powers Black Caps into World Cup final
7:57 am todayThe batsman blasted the fastest century in T20 World Cup history to hammer South Africa by nine wickets. Audio
South Africa coach: Defeat to Black Caps a 'walloping' not a 'choke'
Cam Roigard happy to earn his jersey under Dave Rennie
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
Former Gloriavale member criticises Louise Upston's decision to visit Christian community
NZ Defence Force planes on standby for Middle East evacuations
World
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'Happy and overjoyed': High emotions as first Middle East flight lands in Sydney
About 200 Australians, who had spent the past few days grappling with uncertainty, frustration and fear arrived home.
The US just took out two China-friendly leaders in two months. Why has Beijing done very little about it?
US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot, Pentagon says
Comment & Analysis
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Dog attacks keep happening in NZ. Why hasn’t the law kept up?
4 Mar 2026Analysis: If the government is serious about reducing dog attacks, it would need to engage with expert advice and consider major reform.
Has the US ever assassinated a world leader before?
Donald Trump's messages on Iran are mixed, and it means Operation Epic Fury could be an epic failure
Local Democracy Reporting
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Suspected avian botulism outbreak in Greytown
4 Mar 2026Dead and sick birds had been found, however, the town's wastewater treatment process isn't affected.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
Auckland's 'stairs of doom' face uncertain future
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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Housing market 'upturns start somewhere'
6:30 am todayCotality has released its latest data which shows property values lifted 0.2 percent in February, the strongest increase since October.
Tāiko Critical Minerals debuts on NZX
Private landlords needed to help house rough sleepers
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