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Fight to clear Lundy's name to continue after release, supporters say
17 Apr 2025Supporters of Mark Lundy, who will be released from prison next month after serving more than 23 years for murdering his wife and daughter, say his fight to clear his name is continuing.
Northland leaders urge ongoing caution as ex-tropical cyclone sweeps through region
Firefighters battle large fire at country pub and hotel in South Taranaki
Pacific
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Academic questions New Zealand's coming approach on climate aid
17 Apr 2025A Ministry of Froeign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said, "Any future climate finance commitment beyond 2025 is yet to be determined by the government." Audio
Vanuatu Meteorology Department urges public not to spread rumours
Dengue, influenza outbreaks in the Pacific
Sport
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Crusaders v Blues: what you need to know
19 minutes agoTeam lists, stats and news about tonight's Super Rugby Pacific clash in Christchurch.
French Open plans grand opening day tribute for retired Nadal
Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika look to bounce back against Brumbies
Politics
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Chatham Islands 'fighting to get up to the basics'
6:08 am todayMonique Croon says energy and shipping decisions are needed before a meatworks supported by the government can proceed.
One in six New Zealanders are disabled, so why does so much health research still exclude them?
Hone Harawira criticises former Te Pāti Māori candidate Pere Huriwai-Seger for confronting Casey Costello
World
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What's the message as Ukraine parades Chinese nationals who fought for Russia?
about 1 hour agoBy Andrew Carey and Victoria Butenko, CNN Analysis: Putting prisoners of war in front of media is almost certainly a violation of international humanitarian law. Analysis: Putting prisoners of war...
Minecraft mayhem: 'Chicken jockey' chaos reaches Australian cinemas
In landmark ruling, UK's top court says legal definition of woman refers to biological sex
Comment & Analysis
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Trump's retribution sends a chilling message to dissenters
13 Apr 2025Analysis - Donald Trump's White House has a threatening message for anyone who might even be perceived to disagree with the president.
WTF: Weird Tariff Frenzy - what it means for NZ and the world
Owners are officially no longer responsible for tourism accidents on their land - but they never really were
Local Democracy Reporting
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Alcohol retailers fight Rotorua’s proposed freeze on new liquor off-licences
16 Apr 2025A health official says Rotorua's alcohol-related harm is now above the national average.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
Northland Civil Defence leader: Govt must 'wave the big stick' over telcos’ storm failure
In Depth
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Quarrying company denied appeal to mine under protected bush
10 Apr 2025The land was protected by a covenant when J Swap bought it, but it wants to mine there anyway.
Formula firms fight against expanded online ad ban despite WHO warnings
State abuse survivor Eugene Ryder on abuse, gangs and his King's Service Medal
Te Ao Māori
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Mata: Erica Stanford on the future of Māori education
17 Apr 2025The Education Minister speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes about lifting Māori achievement in education and the delivery of the school lunch programme.
Robbery forces closure of Rotorua kōhanga reo
Ōhiwa Harbour restoration heralded as triumph for Māori-led campaign
Business
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'Pebbles for penguins': You can now buy from tariffed-hit Heard Island
A waddle of penguins are resorting to rockonomics in the face of Trump's tariffs. Audio
Medical testing company Awanui loses millions amid 'funding gap', staff to strike over pay
Here's what rising prices might mean for interest rates
Country
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MPI investigates high summer death rates at New Zealand King Salmon
17 Apr 2025Complaint by animal advocacy group over fish deaths prompts probe.
The big benefit of tree planting in Hawke's Bay
'Best farmers in the world' - Prime Minster Christopher Luxon praises New Zealand's agriculture sector
Environment
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Forest owners push back on watchdog report
15 Apr 2025Forest owners say taking forestry out of the Emissions Trading Scheme would have widespread implications for New Zealand's climate goals.
Pine planting: Ministers 'dreaming' about amount of suitable land, say green groups
Voice of the Sea Ice: Changing times
Media & Technology
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RNZ launches journalism scholarship programme
13 Apr 2025The programme includes five one-off scholarships worth up to $8000 each.
Nigel Latta: 'There's a lot of AI-based parenting stuff out there'
NZME boardroom battle: 'Try for a fresh start for all' - businessman
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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Household data reflects growing ethnic diversity
17 Apr 2025Households with Asian, Māori and Pasifika occupants rise between 2018 and 2023.
Indian team joins New Zealand women's hockey tournament for first time
Recalling Narendra Modi’s 2001 visit to New Zealand