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New Zealand
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Serious injuries, road closed after Hastings crash
about 1 hour agoWaimarama Road near Te Mata Road is currently closed and diversions are in place.
Anger over West Coast hydro scheme's fast-track approval
Fire at Rotorua car wreckers sends thick smoke over city
Pacific
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Tonga raises legal marriage age
Previously, a person 15 years of age could marry with parental consent.
Five lessons the Drua can take from win over Brumbies
OFC Pro League: Hekari stays in bottom spot; Kings pipped at home
Sport
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Auckland FC end Newcastle Jets' winning run
14 Mar 2026It was the first time the Jets have been beaten this year, ending their 10-win run, while Auckland FC are unbeaten in their last six matches.
Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders avenge season-opening loss against Highlanders
F1: Kiwi Liam Lawson among points in Chinese Grand Prix sprint
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.
Benefit rules confuse: Employed partner given job search obligations
Greyhound Racing New Zealand calls for clarity ahead of ban
World
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Australian college suspends censured NZ teacher over sex talk
14 Mar 2026Jason Morgan asked students inappropriate questions, including, "How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?"
Can we design sports shoes that don’t squeak? Here’s what the science says
What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry
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.
NRL: NZ Warriors powerhouse Leka Halasima stars in big win over Canberra Raiders
How Donald Trump and JD Vance are 'philosophically a little bit different' on Iran
Local Democracy Reporting
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Gisborne councillors back waste hub site despite mana whenua opposition
14 Mar 2026Gisborne is a step closer to taking control of regional waste, but some district councillors expressed "discomfort" over the process.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
Returning to the ocean: How a sailing programme is reviving Pacific knowledge
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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Whānau of Māori Battalion soldier hope film will see him receive Victoria Cross
14 Mar 2026It was during the North African campaign in Tunisia that L. Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM confirmed his attributes as an outstanding leader and soldier.
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent
Kura kaupapa Māori calls for safe crossing to protect tamariki and whānau
Business
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No Stupid Questions: Should I pay off my mortgage or save for retirement?
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers questions around KiwiSaver and mortgages.
Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business
Has the Middle East war reached a worst-case scenario?
Country
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A grape harvest pick 'n' mix
14 Mar 2026Friends, fun and community are all in the mix at a small Wairarapa vineyard's first grape pick of the season.
Country Life: How line dancing found a home in the city
Country Life: The Shepherdess Muster heads to Southland
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