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    Seasonal produce to make the most of in March
     5 March 2026
    From apples to avocados, these are the early autumn fruit and veggies to look for.
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    >> International News 

    New Zealand have reached a second T20 World Cup cricket final
    5 Mar: New Zealand have reached a second T20 World Cup cricket final... more
    Why is Donald Trump threatening to end all US trade with Spain?
    5 Mar: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has doubled down on his criticism of the military actions of the US and Israel in Iran, just a day after Donald Trump threatened to end all trade with Spain.... more
    Police have arrested a second man in relation to the drive-by shooting of a 59-year-old Auckland man in Pakuranga Heights
    5 Mar: Police have arrested a second man in relation to the drive-by shooting of a 59-year-old Auckland man in Pakuranga Heights... more
    What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle
    5 Mar: The ABC's global affairs editor, Laura Tingle, is in Dubai and is providing daily updates on the Middle East war.... more
    A seemingly tender kiss in Dunedin masked a brazen attempt to smuggle drugs into prison
    5 Mar: A seemingly tender kiss in Dunedin masked a brazen attempt to smuggle drugs into prison... more
    Robert Carradine's death has been ruled a suicide following his passing earlier this week
    5 Mar: The Lizzie McGuire actor - who had battled bipolar disorder for decades - died at the age of 71 on Monday (23.02.26), and online records for the Los Angeles Medical Examiner's Office listed the cause of death as being due to anoxic brain injury, where the brain is starved of oxygen, and hanging, after taking his own life.... more
    Warriors league coach Andrew Webster is adamant Mitch Barnett will be motivated to finish at the club on a high
    5 Mar: Warriors league coach Andrew Webster is adamant Mitch Barnett will be motivated to finish at the club on a high... more
    Thomas Rhett has become a father for the fifth time
    5 Mar: The 35-year-old country singer and his wife Lauren Akins - who already have daughters Willa, 10, Ada, eight, Lennon, six, and Lilie, four together - welcomed son Brave Elijah into the world last week and the Die a Happy Man hitmaker has been praised by his spouse for helping to "deliver" the tot.... more
    Neil Sedaka has died at the age of 86
    5 Mar: The singer-songwriter - who was best known for hits including Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Oh! Carol, Calendar Girl, and Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, as well as writing songs for the likes of Connie Francis, The Monkees and ABBA - was hospitalised on Friday (27.02.26) morning and died later in the day, leaving his wife Leba Strassberg and their children Dara and Marc "devastated".... more

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     28 Feb: Crown prince Reza Pahlavi on US military intervention in Iran and how a post Islamic Republic 'transition' would work ++++++++++++++
     28 Feb: Moana Pasifika's defensive frailties have continued to hurt them in Super Rugby for a second week in a row ++++++++++++++
     02 Mar: Israel and US attack Iran live updates: Three US service members killed as Iran starts fresh wave of strikes +++++++++++++
     26 Feb: Air New Zealand's dismissing David Seymour's claims its financial strife is down to 'woke' endeavours ++++++++++++
     28 Feb: Barbra Streisand has paid tribute to Jennifer Aniston following the actress' recent birthday and her growing relationship with Jim Curtis ++++++++++++
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      5 Mar: Two arrested after man hurt in south auckland shooting (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Living & Travel:
    What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle 11:17

    International:
    Seasonal produce to make the most of in March 11:07

    Law and Order:
    A 35-year-old man is appearing in Hamilton District Court today accused of assault 11:07

    Entertainment:
    Selena Gomez was in tears in the days leading up to her wedding after losing her handwritten vows 11:05

    Auckland:
    Police are investigating an overnight fire in Auckland's Otahuhu - which has left one person dead 10:47

    Entertainment:
    Thomas Rhett has become a father for the fifth time 10:35

    Rugby League:
    Warriors league coach Andrew Webster is adamant Mitch Barnett will be motivated to finish at the club on a high 10:27

    Politics:
    Why is Donald Trump threatening to end all US trade with Spain? 10:17

    Law and Order:
    Police have arrested a second man in relation to the drive-by shooting of a 59-year-old Auckland man in Pakuranga Heights 10:07

    Entertainment:
    Robert Carradine's death has been ruled a suicide following his passing earlier this week 10:05

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