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New Zealand
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The 'gnarly' fight reshaping the RSA
5:47 am todayThere is a bitter internal rivalry shaking one of New Zealand's most storied institutions, with a rebel alliance fighting the national body of the RSA
Which nut butter is healthiest - peanut, almond or cashew?
Concerned mothers say mahjong falls outside gambling rules
Pacific
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Pasifika communities hit hardest by food insecurity in NZ - Hunger Monitor
7:23 am todayNearly three-quarters of the Pasifika population experienced food insecurity in Aotearoa last year, according to the inaugaural "Hunger Monitor" by the New Zealand Food Network.
Vanuatu newspaper faces football coverage ban after 'lesbianism' headline
Marshall Islands digital currency debuts this month in limited form
Sport
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Football: Spurs grab valuable point against Liverpool, United win again
8:15 am todayLiverpool missed the chance to return to the Premier League's top four as Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison struck a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Sunday.
Adam Hall claims silver at Paralympics
Coll wins collosal Australian Open final
Politics
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Just 21 of tens of thousands of benefit sanctions have been non-financial
The penalties were introduced in the government's traffic light scheme last year, but have only been used a few times.
Samoa confirms Luxon did not request matai title
Oil, transnational crime, and visas on PM's Pacific agenda
World
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Punch the monkey is finally making friends and fitting in
8:46 am todayThe pint-sized primate is relying less on the orangutan stuffed toy given to him as a substitute for his mother, his zookeeper says.
Emergency stockpile oil coming soon to Iran-wracked markets, IEA says
Qantas settles Covid-19 flight credits class action for $127 million
Comment & Analysis
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'The day will come': Halasima provides 80-minute performance in Warriors win
14 Mar 2026Analysis: Seven days earlier, coach Andrew Webster forecast what came to pass against Canberra Raiders.
Trump may be unable to end the war he started with Iran, even if he wanted to
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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Shoppers warned to brace for higher grocery prices
33 minutes agoThe conflict in the Middle East is driving up the cost of freight and fuel. Audio
New gift card rules a headache for small businesses - Retail NZ
Law change could let IRD change its interest rates more quickly
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
Northland remains confirmed as Ferzil Babu