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New Zealand
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Womad festival returns as organisers 'have another shot'
8:53 am todayAfter taking a year off, organisers say they're ready to "have another shot" at hosting the popular music festival.
As Covid hits again, New Zealand confronts its pandemic past
Man's body pulled from Auckland's Tāmaki River
Pacific
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Trump-aligned think tank proposes 'Pacific Charter', greater US involvement in region
about 1 hour agoAn American right-wing think tank is proposing a "Pacific Charter" that advocates for a greater United States presence in the region.
Samoa government cracks down on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck
Standing ovation for Fonotī Pati Umaga's musical portrait
Sport
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Tall Ferns humbled by Spain in opening World Cup qualifer
27 minutes agoCoach Natalie Hurst admits her side needs to handle pressure better if they're to get some wins at their World Cup qualifying tournament.
All Whites opening World Cup game against Iran in doubt
Cricket: Fomer White Ferns captain Sophie Devine goes for top-dollar in The Hundred auction
Politics
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Beneficiary numbers soar to 12-year high despite promise
8:17 am todayLouise Upston vowed to "curb the surge in welfare dependency" after taking office, but the numbers are now the highest since at least 2013.
NZ will release six days of fuel amid global concerns over supply
'May be unusual, doesn't make it wrong': Public Service Commissioner responds to legal action filed by teachers union
World
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Iran's new supreme leader injured, officials say
6:47 am todayMojtaba Khamenei has not spoken or been seen in public since his appointment at the weekend.
Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil
Iran is escalating the war by placing explosive mines along a key oil route. Here are the risks
Comment & Analysis
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Does Donald Trump even know what’s happening in Iran?
11 Mar 2026Analysis: There are no signs that the US President's decisions on the war will be grounded in reality any time soon.
Commercial space technology is shaping the Iran war – the law can’t keep up
How strong is support for Christopher Luxon? We're about to find out
Local Democracy Reporting
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Stood-down Napier deputy mayor doesn't want the job back
11 Mar 2026The deputy mayor role is now up for grabs for the third time since October.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
West Coasters can now search all the hazard maps in one place
In Depth
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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.
Queenstown-based tech entrepreneur Brian Cartmell donating hundreds of thousands to political parties
The world at our breakfast table: Three Kiwi staples that almost all end up offshore
Te Ao Māori
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Urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into government's removal of schools' Treaty obligations
11 Mar 2026Northland iwi and the New Zealand Educational Institute filed a claim arguing the changes undermined Māori rangatiratanga, partnership and equity in education.
Battle of Kororāreka remembrance ceremony to mark key moment in history of Aotearoa
Move-on orders 'shift the problem' as advocates warn of harm to those already struggling
Business
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'Pretty tough': Concern Heinz Watties plant closure will have ripple effect
8:22 am todayThe company wants to shut its plants in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin and stop the production of a number of products. Audio
IEA announces record release of strategic stocks in response to Iran war oil price surge
Cornwall Park's farm week gives Aucklanders a taste of farm life in the central city
Country
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Live animal exporters disappointed about U-turn
Exporters of live animals by sea are feeling "not flash" about the government's announcement it will not resume the trade this term.
Farmers fear double whammy of rising fuel and fertiliser costs from Middle East conflict
Kaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertainty
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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Indian drag artist on embracing her past, fighting for her future
10 Mar 2026Sunita Torrance, also known as Coco Flash, learned that her heritage was ultimately something to celebrate.
Immigration officials chase Indian cultural performers after visas expire
Restaurant questioned over serving more shisha than food