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Angry woman who poked holes in friend's condoms avoids jail
The defence maintained the condoms were not responsible for her friend falling pregnant.
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Blues cruise to Super Rugby Pacific victory over Crusaders
about 1 hour agoAll Blacks wing Caleb Clark scored a hattrick of tries, as his team rolled the defending champions at Eden Park.
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At 30, Jan Hellriegel said 'nah' to being a star
"Had I not thrown in the towel when I did, I don't think I'd have the most brilliant life I have right now," says the New Zealand musician.
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US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel
The US State Department says it approved a sale worth US$151.8 million to Israel for munitions and munitions support.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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'Good to be home': NZers arrive on first flight from Middle East since conflict began
6:27 pm todayThe Emirates flight EK448 from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates arrived at 11.30am Saturday.
Motorcyclist dies after Foxton Shannon Road crash
High Court liquidation threat looms as ex-staff chase unpaid six-figure awards
Politics
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Luxon says Cabinet colleagues back him - 'all of them'
4:56 am todayThe Prime Minister says he is 'absolutely not' considering standing down after a poll result putting National in the 20s. Audio
Amnesty International calls for corporations to take responsibility for social media harm
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones blasts Christchurch City Council's ocean sewage plan
Sport
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Highlanders overpower Force for Super Rugby Pacific win
6:41 pm todayThe southerners notched up their second win of the season, after toppling the Crusaders in their opener last month.
Trevor Foley, Kat Matthews clear out to clinch Ironman NZ titles
NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters: Too early to celebrate big win in season-opener
Business
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Petrol prices jump past $3 a litre at the pump
6 Mar 2026The price of 95 petrol has hit $3 in some parts of the country as conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices.
The Detail: The great property breakup
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Christopher Luxon says Cabinet colleagues back him - 'all of them'
10:50 am todayThe Prime Minister says he is 'absolutely not' considering standing down after a poll result putting National in the 20s.
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Is New Zealand track and field having a renaissance?
10:50 am todayAfter dominating the Halberg Awards, the sport is determined to reclaim its place among New Zealand's top echelon.
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NZTA considers U-turn on 100km/h speed limit
6 Mar 2026Last year SH1 and SH57 south of Levin had speed limits increased from 80km/h.
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'I will never forget or forgive': Former MP blasts National as she changes parties
6 Mar 2026Jackie Blue says she can't stand by what the government has done to low-paid workers.
RNZ Music
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Auckland Arts Festival: Requiem
The Auckland Arts Festival presents a concert to showcase the world premiere of Victoria Kelly's Requiem, a work provoked into existence by death and grief which is "about the experience of being alive".
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A King for a few more days
After 14 years, New Zealander Chris Bruerton is leaving The King Singers, but not before he's made a farewell tour with the group back home. Video, Audio
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Piano with pictures
It's "Pictures at an Exhibition" in reverse. Pianist Flavio Villani discusses his collaboration with Northland artist Star Gossage, whose artwork with accompany his recital in the Auckland Town Hall. Audio
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Writing music for a music documentary
Dr Andrew Faleatua talks to RNZ Concert about composing the film soundtrack to the movie Tenor: my name is Pati. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Why New Zealand is lagging on rooftop solar - despite falling costs
It is one of the cheapest ways to cut power bills - yet documents reveal the government shelved a subsidy. Audio
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Official advice about rare disorder 'incredibly damaging'
Doctors are divided over treatment for a rare disorder, but some living with it say the official advice is misleading.
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Youth motocross in focus as Coroner orders joint inquest
The deaths of four young riders over two years will be examined together, with the inquest expected to place the safety of the sport under scrutiny.
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What went wrong at New Zealand Cricket?
In a flurry of open dispute, NZ Cricket lost its chief executive. But still, none of the disagreements have been resolved.
What You Need to Know
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How NZ supply chains are being thrown into chaos
Explainer - The war raging in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains, but what exactly does that mean? Audio
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
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How March Madness may make your Monday morning commute longer
Explainer - If your Monday morning commute feels a little madder than usual this week, it's not just you. Audio
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Why betting on online prediction markets is now illegal
Explainer - What to know about New Zealand's crackdown on betting on the future. Audio
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Comment & Analysis
In Trump's precarious world, NZ will need all the middle‑sized friends it can get
Analysis: The hard part remains: how can middle and smaller powers effectively work together when still mostly reliant on great powers for security, trade and…
What would it take for Luxon to quit?
Analysis - One of Luxon's weaknesses has been his inability to take feedback. Another is his complete lack of self-doubt, writes Jo Moir.
Why Dave Rennie's Wallabies struggles could help the All Blacks
Analysis - His toughest chapters - not just his title-winning highs - may shape a smarter, stronger All Blacks era, writes Tony Johnson. Audio
Trump's awkwardness about US deaths in Iran
Analysis: Speaking about dead and wounded service members is a blind spot for the US President.