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New Zealand
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Prison life caused 'complete destruction' of Christchurch terrorist's identity, lawyers claim
2:00 pm todayThe man's lawyers say he was living in "oppressive" environment which eroded his mental health.
Health NZ shrugs off red ratings for big hospital builds
Former prison officer turned slavemaster Moeaia Tuai, jailed for more than 16 years
Pacific
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Election failings factor for PNG, Solomons in latest corruption rankings
9:32 am todayElectoral "deterioration" is letting Papua New Guiena and the Solomons down in the fight against corruption, according to Transprency International.
Transparency concerns as Bougainville mine that sparked civil war on path to reopen
New analysis confirms 2025 ranks among hottest years for Western Pacific region
Sport
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Anything seems possible as Warriors kick off NRL pre-season
1:41 pm todayAnalysis: If you're a Warriors fan, you can still believe THIS is the year your team finally break the drought.
How a 30-year-old from Hawke's Bay got picked for UAE's first Winter Olympics
Alice Robinson about to start third Olympic campaign 'a lot more calm this time'
Politics
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Watch: PM faces questions in Southland
about 1 hour agoChristopher Luxon is in Southland for a visit to Space Operations New Zealand.
Nicola Willis urges Adrian Orr to front up in inquiry into economic responses to Covid-19
Government launches inquiry into deadly Mount Maunganui landslide
World
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18-year-old woman named as Canadian school shooter
10:47 am todayThe country is in mourning after one of its deadliest shootings in decades.
Deadly mass shooting in Canada: What we know
Canada stunned by deadliest school shooting in decades
Comment & Analysis
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Natural hydrogen can make decarbonising industry cheaper
10:31 am todayCurrently, "green" hydrogen - made by splitting water with renewable electricity - costs more than $12 per kilogram.
Digital ghosts: Are AI replicas of the dead an innovative medical tool or an ethical nightmare?
How fake NZ news pages are swamping Facebook with AI slop
Local Democracy Reporting
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Blank Māori engagement section in governance manual raises questions
12:06 pm todayThe omission was raised during council debate on the manual.
Barking dog row leaves owner afraid to leave home
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
In Depth
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What went wrong at New Zealand Cricket?
5:02 am todayIn a flurry of open dispute, NZ Cricket lost its chief executive. But still, none of the disagreements have been resolved.
Deadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparation
How poo-detecting dogs are helping native birds return to Waiheke Island
Te Ao Māori
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NZ needs to stop seeing smoking as an individual problem, expert says
6:31 am todayTobacco control advocate Anaru Waa says getting the country back on track towards its smokefree target will require a policy shift towards whole system change.
Sea life returns to Maitai Bay, eight years after local hapū declares unofficial fishing ban
'Too often people look to Wellington' - Northland leaders want more local involvement at Waitangi
Business
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Gen Z, Millennials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle
Concern for the impact on the environment of buying new and a desire to recycle is a big factor in younger people's choice to buy and sell secondhand.
Wellington mayor Andrew Little promises to cut commercial rates
Gisborne business leader calls for long-term solutions amid ongoing cycle of weather events, cleanups
Country
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Forestry sector calls for rates cap after bill increases 570 percent
A 1100-hectare block near Wairoa had its annual rates bill skyrocket from $30,000 a year to $200,000.
NZ Rhapzody, the new hop off the trial block
New medicine funding could be life-saving for rural areas, health expert says
Environment
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Predator Free South Westland nears eradication goal
10 Feb 2026As an ambitious mainland predator eradication project reaches completion, what will it take to keep pests at bay long-term?
Green MP seeks recognition of tohorā/whales as legal persons
New earthquake faults discovered near Wairarapa towns
Media & Technology
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AI actress Tilly Norwood could soon be doing interviews
3 Feb 2026Whether the industry likes it or not, AI characters like Tilly Norwood will be a part of its future, her creator says.
Why do we all wish it was 2016?
EB Games heaving with crowds as gamers snatch final deals
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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Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions
2:05 pm todayDestiny Church-linked protesters disrupted two processions in South Auckland and Tauranga, prompting India to raise the matter with New Zealand.
Remaining retail crime group members defend work amid criticism
What could the free trade agreement with India look like?