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New Zealand
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Canterbury's red wind warning lifted, Wellington power restored
21 Sep 2025More than 9000 homes were expected to be without power for two hours in the capital.
Hospital radiology scan rates 'grim', APEX union says
Ardern documentary co-director defends it against criticism
Pacific
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Bougainville election results deadline extended
21 Sep 2025Bougainville's Electoral Commission says there is insufficient time to return the 2025 General Election writs, by the 22 September deadline.
Rugby: Fiji edge Japan for third straight Pacific Nations Cup crown
Rugby: Tonga overcome Canada in Pacific Nations Cup finale
Sport
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F1: Liam Lawson finishes fifth in Azerbaijan Grand Prix
12:42 am todayKiwi Liam Lawson has notched up his best result in the 2025 Formula 1 season so far, finishing fifth in Azerbaijan.
Bledisloe countdown: why this All Blacks v Wallabies test has an extra edge
Netball live updates: Silver Ferns v South Africa
Politics
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Health minister announces $100m for hospital upgrades
21 Sep 2025The investment includes 21 projects aimed at improving clinical spaces, as well as infrastructure improvements at hospitals.
NZ not recognising Palestine 'difficult to justify' - Middle East expert
Warning NZ is unprepared for doubling of dementia patients
World
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Pentagon imposes new rules on media covering US military
21 Sep 2025The latest move by President Donald Trump to control media coverage of his policies comes after he suggested negative stories could be "illegal".
Last Kiwi firefighter sent to battle Canadian blazes arrives back home
How the quest to make the perfect croissant saved Kate's life
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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Sāmoan tenor takes the spotlight on the opera stage
19 Sep 2025Ipu Laga'aia takes the spotlight in Auckland for one of the final shows of his first lead role with New Zealand Opera.
Departing councillors speak out in support of Māori ward
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
In Depth
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Ex All White 'targeted and exploited' in yellow-card scheme
Clayton Lewis was in the grips of a gambling addiction when he agreed to take part in 'yellow-card racket', a court has heard. Audio
Former All White Clayton Lewis to be sentenced in A-League match-fixing case
How the Silver Ferns culture clash reached boiling point
Te Ao Māori
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Court appoints mokopuna as guardian of kaumātua after whānau battle
21 Sep 2025The man's children and grandchildren undoubtedly have his best interests at heart, the judge says.
National Iwi Chairs Forum and Council of Trade Unions announce day of solidarity
Kaupapa Māori CrossFit Mātātoa brings whānau together through fitness, te reo
Business
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Floods, closures and job losses rock Nelson's economy
Mayor Nick Smith said the region was almost "punch drunk on bad news", after the worst four months he could recall.
Should you be paying commission on your KiwiSaver?
Tasti recalls products over possible presence of 'small metal pieces'
Country
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Wattie's denies peach cut due to owner's split
Local peach growers have been told their fruit will no longer be needed.
Vote yes, or go bust: Alliance Group warns of insolvency if shareholders reject overseas investment
Country Life: Southland sheep farmer creates skincare product using strong wool
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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BNZ under fire for ‘demeaning’ digital wallet ad
18 Sep 2025Several retail associations claim the ad portrays New Zealand's small businesses in "poor taste".
South Asian communities raise more than $250,000 for Punjab flood relief
Green garlic brand recalled over Salmonella fears