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New Zealand
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Jobless rate has new graduates questioning the worth of university
5:03 am todayThe unemployment rate for young people is three times higher than the national average.
First rubber road laid in New Zealand is made from recycled tyres
Driving more efficiently could help save fuel as prices spike
Pacific
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Tonga raises legal marriage age
Previously, a person 15 years of age could marry with parental consent.
Another Rabuka u-turn: Fijian PM noncommittal on resignation over Malimali case
OFC Pro League round four starts in Honiara
Sport
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Fans storm field as Alex Johnston breaks NRL try-scoring record
13 Mar 2026Johnston was embraced and cheered by fans who rushed to celebrate with their hero as the Rabbitohs went 90 metres to give Johnston his 213th try.
Russell leads Mercedes one-two in China GP sprint qualifying
Warriors overpower Raiders to continue winning start
Politics
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Health Minister to meet with blood cancer specialists
Doctors, nurses and clinician researchers wrote an open letter to the prime minister about the unneccessary loss of Kiwi lives to treatable cancers. Audio
ACT voices strong objections to greyhound racing ban, won't say if pulling support for legislation
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith dismisses officials' advice on 'move on orders'
World
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X offers changes to blue checkmarks
Elon Musk's social media platform has offered to make changes to its blue checkmark for "verified" accounts, after it received a 120-million-euro fine for its "deceptive design".
Super-rich travellers are using private jets to escape Middle East conflict, pushing charter prices sky-high
Strikes target Gulf as French soldier killed in Iraq
Comment & Analysis
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Trump may be unable to end the war, even if he wants to
13 Mar 2026Analysis: The US President is now caught in the oldest trap of modern warfare.
How Donald Trump and JD Vance are 'philosophically a little bit different' on Iran
'Boom Boom' US propaganda vs the emerging Iran war reality
Local Democracy Reporting
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Massive AI factory could impact sea life, cultural values
13 Mar 2026Datagrid announced it had gained full resource consent meaning it was one step closer to constructing an AI factory in Makarewa.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
Food, music and culture return as Pasifika Festival takes over Western Springs
In Depth
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Who ate all New Zealand's pies?
How most of NZ's meat goes offshore, driving up local prices.
The government’s targets in charts: Employment target remains elusive
The world is eating our lunch: How our apples, seafood and avocados make millions
Te Ao Māori
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Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent
12 Mar 2026The Te Tai Tokerau MP says she is still waiting to learn what her reinstatement to Te Pāti Māori will look like in practice.
Kura kaupapa Māori calls for safe crossing to protect tamariki and whānau
Pre-harvest karakia brings together team at Pukerau kiwifruit Orchard
Business
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Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business
The digital media company that took the mid-2010s by storm is synonymous with viral videos and online quizzes.
Has the Middle East war reached a worst-case scenario?
Discount day wipes out some Gull petrol stations as panic buying adds pressure
Country
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Making memories at the Shepherdess Muster
2 minutes agoA weekend retreat filled with crafts, relaxation, learning, fun and connection in the remote rural community of Tokanui in Southland.
Logistics boost for Gisborne's Eastland Port ahead of big kiwifruit harvest
Wattie's a big name reminder of pressure on NZ manufacturers
Environment
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Restoration and reconnection in the Kaimai Mamuku ranges
10 Mar 2026Can iwi-led conservation projects born from a Covid-19 government fund survive into the future?
Second oil spill in Akaroa Harbour in two months sparks concern for wildlife
How do you know if your beach is okay to swim at?
Media & Technology
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TVNZ sees sharp drop in half-year profit on back of revenue decline
6 Mar 2026Revenue fell 12 percent to $134 million, driven by a sharp fall in advertising income.
America’s Next Top Model docuseries never apologises for abuse
A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet - here’s how to stay safe
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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Ethnic communities generate a third of Auckland’s GDP
13 Mar 2026Report reveals that Asians, Europeans, Middle Easterns, Latin Americans and Africans contributed $50 billion to the local economy in 2023.
Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed
Indian drag artist on embracing her past, fighting for her future