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New Zealand
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'Heartbreaking sights' - Tasman grapples with flood devastation
7:03 am todayDozens of people remain in emergency accommodation and hundreds of flood-damaged properties still have to be assessed. Audio
Fires on Great North and Parnell Roads cause traffic delays in Auckland
Murdered by his carer: Inquest into death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz starts today
Pacific
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New Caledonia’s political parties commit to 'historic' deal in France
6:36 am todayPro-and-anti-independence parties committed to a deal regarding the future political status of the French Pacific territory on Saturday.
Amanda Masono eyes Atolls seat in Bougainville's election
Aotearoa’s AI strategy risks leaving Pasifika behind, expert warns
Sport
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Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Wimbledon men's title
19 minutes agoSinner won his first Wimbledon title to take his overall Grand Slam tally to four. Audio
'Bring it on, we're ready': Black Sox set for World Cup final
Nick Collier wins paddling gold for NZ at U23 world champs
Politics
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Government unveils plan to lift international student enrolments
6:36 am todayThe government aimes to lift enrolments to 119,000 and is extending work rights for eligible student-visa holders.
ACT leader blames identity politics, previous government for setting NZ 'against each other'
ACT sets out plan to party faithful: 'Keep the government and make it better'
World
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Israeli army blames error for killings of Gaza children collecting water
27 minutes agoAt least eight Palestinians, most of them children, were killed as they went to collect water in an Israeli strike which the military said missed its target.
Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says
Carolina Wilga's outback rescuer describes her survival after 12 days in Western Australia as 'miracle'
Comment & Analysis
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Where next for Regulatory Standards Bill?
11 Jul 2025Anaylsis: Critics of David Seymour's controversial bill are in for disappointment. Audio
NZ's new AI strategy is long on 'economic opportunity' but short on managing ethical and social risk
First the dire wolf, now NZ’s giant moa: why real ‘de-extinction’ is unlikely to fly
Local Democracy Reporting
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Youth hub closure a critical loss as funding cuts take toll
11 Jul 2025The unexpected closure of the Ōtara Youth Hub has left staff without jobs and local rangatahi, young people, without a trusted place to seek help.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
Local politician continues fight for better drinking water for Waiuku
In Depth
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Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts
10 Jul 2025Phasing out government assistance for storms and floods would be leaving homeowners 'on their own', an expert says. Audio
New KiwiRail director Scott O'Donnell linked to NZ First donation, government loan
Origin story: How did an Australian state rugby league competition come to have such a grip on New Zealand?
Te Ao Māori
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Sovereignty 'red line' in any future Ngāpuhi settlement message from hui
10 Jul 2025Much of hapū hui agenda taken up by discussions of sovereignty and bill which aims to impose a single settlement on Ngāpuhi.
Reviewers of legislation Treaty clauses expected to report back in months
Tāmaki Makaurau byelection: Kaipara will fight hard to retain seat for Te Pāti Māori - Waititi
Business
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No new US tariff increase for NZ as Trump sends letters to trading partners
4 minutes agoPrime Minister Christoper Luxon says New Zealand is well positioned and continues with a 10 percent baseline US tariff. Audio
More city cyclists get on their bikes - but there is untapped demand for more
Stock markets retreat as Trump ramps up trade-offensive
Country
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What makes a bull worth $161,000?
The bidder who smashed a national price record at the recent Angus bull sales says his purchase is "beautifully put together".
Country Life: City to Farm - how leftovers are giving back to the land
Labour inspectorate says exploiting primary industries workers harms their brand
Environment
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'Hippo Birthday': Thailand's Moo Deng celebrates 1st birthday
10 Jul 2025She's no longer the cute animal that garnered internet fame, but diehard fans still turned up.
Southern Ocean getting warmer and saltier, will 'change the way the planet works'
Our Changing World: Tauranga’s living sea wall
Media & Technology
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Nintendo's new console, the Switch 2, reviewed by a family
10 Jul 2025How does Nintendo's fastest-selling console ever stack up after a few weeks?
Is thumbs up emoji good or passive aggressive?
Mediawatch: Awkward opinions test broadcasters' backbone
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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Inside NZ's infectious Punjabi music scene
11 Jul 2025A new generation of Indian musicians is shaking up New Zealand's music scene, blending contemporary hip hop with cultural roots.
Documentary shines a light on intercultural marriages
Mango prices fall amid glut of imported fruit