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New Zealand
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Bodies of two climbers recovered in Fiordland; two overdue on Aoraki Mt Cook
3:43 pm todayWeather in the area deteriorated over the weekend.
New case of measles in Auckland
Forest fire near Whanganui spreads to more than 100 hectares
Pacific
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Tonga election: Lord Fakafanua to be PM
Lord Fakafanua has been elected Tonga's next prime minister by his fellow MPs, ousting incumbent prime minister Dr 'Aisake Eke.
Meth seized at Samoa border twice in two days
From forklift driver to pastor: Tuvalu's first climate migrants touch down in Australia
Sport
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Recalled Ajaz Patel - 'I'm a very optimistic person'
31 minutes agoDespite being overlooked for home Tests for nearly five years, spinner Ajaz Patel says he never thought that door was shut.
Historic win as Alice Robinson beats American legend
World Rowing recognises Kiwi athletes
Politics
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Bondi attack 'an act of antisemitism in all its ugliness and cruelty' - Luxon
3:28 pm todayPrime Minister says the NZ government stands in solidarity with the people of the Jewish faith after the shooting in Sydney.
Defence Force mulling how to improve surveillance of oceans
Government urging passport renewals as more than 1.3 million set to expire over two years
World
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Bondi Beach gunmen named as father and son
12:20 pm todayNSW police say there was "little knowledge" of either of the men by the authorities.
How the gunmen positioned themselves above Bondi Beach and opened fire
Hong Kong court finds tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty in national security trial
Comment & Analysis
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Americans think Trump knew about Epstein's alleged crimes
14 Dec 2025Analysis: But it's not just a poll that suggests the public believes he has something to hide.
Faster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the resource management reform detail
Higher speeds lower productivity: what the data shows crash delays really cost Auckland
Local Democracy Reporting
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'Take a mask': The popular tourist toilets labelled an 'embarrassment'
11:31 am todayWhakarewarewa toilets have been labelled an embarrassment, with new facilities planned soon.
The marine species that have ‘totally disappeared’ from Marlborough Sounds
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
In Depth
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'Rock and a hard place': Inside the forced move from gas
11 Dec 2025Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options. Audio
Tom Phillips’ firearms licence revoked months before second disappearance, documents show
ACC's financial squeeze: The human toll
Te Ao Māori
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Ngāi Tahu set to take 33% stake in Milford Sound Tourism
12 Dec 2025The move would help protect Piopiotahi for future generations, with talks creating a strong foundation for the future, chief executive Haylee Preston says.
Māori rock art one of a dozen research areas to get $1.16m funding boost
Christchurch exhibition looks at decline in state of freshwater across Ngāi Tahu takiwā
Business
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The 3G shutdown has begun - will your phone work?
2:10 pm todayExplainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone? Audio
New WOF system could lead to pricier repairs, motor industry says
Porirua cafe famous for Island-inspired pies to close
Country
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Privatised meat inspections could increase costs, reduce flexibility - report
Meat inspectors gathered at Parliament on Monday to express their concerns about the proposed changes.
Harraways invests $11m into NZ's only working oat mill
Strong agricultural sector boosts PGG Wrightson
Environment
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Emergency set net fishing ban to protect threatened hoiho extended
10 Dec 2025Meanwhile, the Oceans and Fisheries Minister is critical of recent legal action over hoiho protection.
Our Changing World: Restoring Te Awarua o Porirua / Porirua Harbour
NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach
Media & Technology
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It’s not you - some fonts feel different
9:27 am todayThe subtle lines and curves of typefaces are doing more than you might think.
Tova O'Brien announced as new Breakfast presenter
Aussie band quits Spotify in protest, AI doppelgänger steps in
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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Kiwi-Indians celebrate sporting excellence in droves
12 Dec 2025Tens of thousands attend the inaugural Punjabi Games, Sikh Games and Kabaddi World Cup, with the home team winning the third edition of the international sports tournament.
Reduced trading hours hurting Auckland alcohol sales
Spotlight falls on youth offending in wake of Christchurch dairy stabbing