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Northlanders stage windblown protest against Bream Bay sand-mining
McCallum Brothers have applied for fast-track consent to mine up to 8 million cubic metres over 35 years.
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'It's a bit of a research': Capturing South Island auroras
30 minutes agoTwizel astrophotographer Jeff Ng says auroras happen "quite often" in the area.
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Cheese recalled over Listeria concerns
2 minutes agoThe cheese was imported from Germany and sold at supermarkets across the country.
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Fuel crisis: Gull stations run out of petrol, again
29 minutes agoStations across the country are struggling to keep up with the 15 percent increase in demand, a Gull spokesperson says.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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'Today we remember': Seventh anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks
9 minutes agoOn 15 March 2019, 51 people were killed in attacks at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre.
Far North man reels in 7.66kg snapper and wins nation's biggest fishing prizes
Four separate crashes cause highway closures and three fatalities
Politics
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Troubles continue at youth justice facility as deadline for improvement looms
14 Mar 2026In 2023, investigators gave Oranga Tamariki three years to turn things around at its biggest secure home for teenagers, Korowai Manaaki in south Auckland.
Peeni Henare asks MPs to rebuild trust in Parliament
Benefit rules confuse: Employed partner given job search obligations
Sport
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Live: Black Caps v South Africa T20
4 minutes agoFollow every ball, as New Zealand men host the visitors in the first of five T20 matches at Mt Maunganui.
Silver Fern Kate Heffernan stars in incredible Australian Super Netball debut
Italian becomes youngest F1 driver to take Grand Prix pole position
Business
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'AI illiterate' NZ at risk of being left behind, expert says
9:29 am todayA new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is being touted as the country's first "artificial intelligence factory" - but will Kiwis get the most out of it?
Petrol costs bite for travelling care workers
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War of the Worlds crowned 2025's worst film at the Razzies
2:34 pm todayThe sci-fi movie inspired by HG Wells' 1898 novel dominated the 46th annual Razzie Awards on Friday.
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How Bluey nails the perfect playground sounds
7:50 am todayTasked by his brother Joe, Bluey's creator, with avoiding animation stereotypes, Dan Brumm created a "natural" sound for the hit show.
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Can exercise reduce period pain? And what kind is best?
14 Mar 2026Current research suggests any kind of exercise can reduce the severity and duration of period pain.
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Dopamine is a tool for parents, and it's time we 'take it back'
14 Mar 2026The tech and food industries have been exploiting this brain chemical for decades, says ex-phone addict and author.
RNZ Music
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Beyond Words: A musical commemoration
LISTEN: The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra bands together with musicians from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Australasia for a moving and unified commemoration of the Christchurch Mosque attacks.
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Hymns on Sunday, 15 March 2026
Cheerful hymns this week to mark the fourth Sunday in Lent – Laetare Sunday. ‘Laetare’ is Latin for ‘rejoice’, and traditionally the day is a break in this otherwise solemn season of the church calendar. Audio
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Inside Out: March of the Octopus
Nick Tipping features a new album from NZ jazz musicians Ben Wilcock and John Rae; retro jazz from Monnette Sudler; and the Dave Holland Quintet goes global. Audio
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At home on the podium and the pedals
Australian-based conductor Dr Joseph Nolan is directing the music in a revival of Douglas Wright's dance work Gloria, but he also loves to play the organ. Audio
In Depth
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Luxon's targets adrift: ED times deteriorate, Jobseeker numbers climb
Law and order targets are being met, but wait times in emergency departments are getting further from the mark.
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Where New Zealand's apples and avocados are going
The world is eating our lunch, as nearly nine out of 10 apples go offshore.
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Tech entrepreneur donating hundreds of thousands to political parties
Brian Cartmell, a Queenstown-based expat American, has given big donations to ACT, National, NZ First and the Opportunity party.
What You Need to Know
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How NZ supply chains are being thrown into chaos
Explainer - The war raging in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains, but what exactly does that mean? Audio
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
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How March Madness may make your Monday morning commute longer
Explainer - If your Monday morning commute feels a little madder than usual this week, it's not just you. Audio
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Why betting on online prediction markets is now illegal
Explainer - What to know about New Zealand's crackdown on betting on the future. Audio
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Comment & Analysis
'The day will come': Halasima provides 80-minute performance in Warriors win
Analysis: Seven days earlier, coach Andrew Webster forecast what came to pass against Canberra Raiders.
Trump may be unable to end the war, even if he wants to
Analysis: The US President is now caught in the oldest trap of modern warfare.
How Trump and Vance are 'philosophically a little bit different' on Iran
How does launching Operation Epic Fury square with the principles of a man who stated Trump's best foreign policy was not starting any wars?
'Boom Boom' US propaganda vs the reality in Iran
Analysis: The US government doesn't simply want Americans to support the war; it wants to pump people up.