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Stoush over Chinese media 'censorship' in Skykiwi forum
A tribunal has found Chinese-media outlet Skykiwi did not discriminate against an Auckland forum user because of her political opinion when it deactivated her online blogging account.
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Angst about EVs blows up in the headlines
10:33 am todayEV uptake boomed with incentives in place, but this week the government made traditional cars cheaper instead. And have reports of EVs on fire sparked safety… Video
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'Sorry about the whole Covid thing': Tool apologise with catalogue deep-dive in Auckland
9:54 am todayReview - The US progressive rock unit opened their New Zealand tour with an enthralling two-hour show that included a few classics.
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Fire breaks out in Auckland nightclub basement
19 minutes agoPolice are investigating after a fire broke out in the basement of a central Auckland nightclub early on Sunday.
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Why does NZ keep disappearing from world maps?
10:05 am todayHas anyone ever asked you whether New Zealand is part of Australia?
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'Sorry would have gone a long way': Teen driver discharged after fatal crash
Jade Richards' family told the court they never heard remorse from Jasmine Donaldson, as the 20-year-old avoided a conviction in the crash that killed her friend.
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Truckies call for tougher rules on unsafe vehicles
10:13 am todayThe trucking industry is urging the government to grant stronger powers to impound unsafe vehicles.
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Seafood industry hits back at protesters
8:23 am todaySeafood New Zealand says claims from commercial fishing is allowed in two of 12 new High Protection Areas is misleading.
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Puberty blockers ban: Politicians overriding doctors sets dangerous precedent
7:49 am todayAnalysis: The government's ban on puberty blockers for gender-affirming care prioritises politics and ideology over decades of expert clinical guidance and patient safety evidence. Audio
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Kōura research to focus on Parininihi Marine Reserve
7:42 am todayCraypots will be placed at 50 locations inside the reserve and a further 50 points outside it.
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Main road of Rakaia reopened following crash
9:59 am todayNZTA advised motorists to follow the directions given by traffic controllers on-site.
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Immigration law changes allowing process bypasses create risk, lawyer says
6:13 am todayA new law change allowing key immigration decisions to bypass established processes and earlier judges decisions, and relying on vague definitions, will put vulnerable migrants at greater risk, an…
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Hawaiian waka makes historic return to NZ
7:40 am todayA Hawaiian waka will be on display for people to see at Mangonui's main wharf in Northland.
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'Letting the world know we're still here': Te Matatini champion on power of kapa haka
22 Nov 2025Kereama Wright (Te Arawa) says kapa haka is a form of rongoā, healing body, mind and spirit.
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'Dream car turned into nightmare': Couple's $164k ute ruined after wrong fuel advice
A tribunal found a dealer gave incorrect fuel advice, but wasn't liable for the catastrophic engine failure.
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Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter
22 Nov 2025A person and their dog were extracted by helicopter, after getting stuck about 60 metres down.
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'Sorry New Zealand': Kiwis jumping Tasman in record numbers
22 Nov 2025One expat says his wages as a dishwasher in Australia earned more than his university-qualified technician role back home.
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Sanson fire: 'It will take time to get answers for the family'
22 Nov 2025Police are still investigating what caused the blaze that killed Goldie, Hugo and August Field.
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Man left with nerve damage after confronting woman for 'dangerous' parking
22 Nov 2025Stevee Ormsby has been sentenced for the attack.
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Fatal crash shuts Matamata road
22 Nov 2025One person has died, after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on a driveway.
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Air New Zealand named world's safest airline for 2025
The airline also took out awards for innovation, sustainability and entertainment.
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Fishing protest convoy crosses Auckland's Harbour Bridge
22 Nov 2025The One Ocean protest drove across Auckland on Saturday morning.
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Teen who died in Far North 4WD crash named
22 Nov 2025Sam Herdman was a keen hunter and fisher, according to a social media tribute.
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Why you may pay more for parking on your summer holiday
22 Nov 2025Explainer - Whether you're a local or a tourist, you'll need to pay for parking at three top visitor destinations starting next month.
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'I never thought I'd be called a poo hunter': Inside facial eczema study
22 Nov 2025Wairarapa sheep farmer Paul Crick is one of hundreds out collecting poo samples from his flock as part of a national study.
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Why are there so few rules for biodiversity-damaging cats?
22 Nov 2025The government seems uninterested in the problem, but there are many different people desperate to get cats under control - including a National Party MP.
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Inside the 25-year journey to the perfect kiwifruit
22 Nov 2025It's a long game developing the kiwifruit of the future - up to 25 years from concept to shop shelf. Fruit that thrive in a wetter, warmer climate and with less chemical input are among those in…
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What the stars wore to celebrate NZ screen's biggest night out
21 Nov 2025Celebrities put their best foot forward at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre as the NZ Screen Awards rolled out a night of glamour.
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