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New Zealand
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Relief for neighbours as demolition begins on mouldy, abandoned home
11:56 am todayThe large, 1980s-era home in Wellington had been decaying for years, bringing a strong smell to the area.
ERA intervention could break doctors' pay dispute deadlock, legal expert says
MetService issues red level strong wind warning for Canterbury
Pacific
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Bougainville's Electoral Commissioner to assess return of writs deadline
11:32 am todayBougainville's electoral commissioner says his team will know by Saturday afternoon if they need to extend the return of writs date.
French Constitutional Council upholds “frozen” electoral list in New Caledonia
PM Marape: China will not influence signing of Australia-PNG defence deal
Sport
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Black Ferns bowing out not an upset, just upsetting
4:40 pm todayAnalysis: If you had to guess which team was the professional one based on what you saw in the World Cup semi, you would be very wrong, Jamie Wall writes.
Noah Lyles storms home to match Usain Bolt for world championship sprint titles
Canada beat Black Ferns 34-19 in Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final
Politics
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The MPs that don't hate each other
6:05 am todayParliament isn't all fiery debate and smart comebacks, in fact, MPs of all political colours get along. But only some are willing to admit it.
Chris Hipkins stops short of calling for Nicola Willis' resignation
MPs celebrate Māori Language Week by arguing … in te reo
World
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'Show-stopping', 'confessional space', stripping down - Lorde's world tour kicks off
The Texas arena show is the first of more than 50 that the New Zealand singer will perform on her biggest ever world tour. NZ gets its turn in February, 2026.
How the quest to make the perfect croissant saved Kate's life
What are the best ways to clean windows and fly screens?
Comment & Analysis
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Does ASMR really help with anxiety?
19 Sep 2025Experiencing an involuntary physiological response to a sound helps some people feel a sense of "psychological stability".
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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Auckland community fights new bottle shop
19 Sep 2025A South Auckland community has pleaded with a licensing board not to approve the opening of a new bottle shop in their neighbourhood.
Sāmoan tenor takes the spotlight on the opera stage
Departing councillors speak out in support of Māori ward
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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National Iwi Chairs Forum and unions announce day of solidarity
19 Sep 2025The day, Rā Whakamana, is aimed to "reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua and protect the rights and wellbeing of all workers".
Rangatahi learn carpentry skills while building whare for iwi
More Māori nurses are needed, NZ Nurses Organisation says
Business
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Kmart blender recalled over fears it could 'self-activate'
19 Sep 2025A portable blender sold at Kmart is being recalled due to safety concerns that it may itself turn on if the base of the product is immersed in water.
Fewer than a third of houses are listed with a price - so how do you know what to offer?
Woolworths charged over rat infestation at Dunedin supermarket
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