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    Bad Bunny says reggaeton is Puerto Rican, but it was born in Panama
     2 March 2026
    Emerging from a swirl of sonic influences, reggaeton began as Panamanian protest music long before Puerto Rican artists turned the genre into a global phenomenon.
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    A coroner's inquest is examining the mental healthcare a man received at Invercargill Prison before his death in custody in August 2022
    2 Mar: A coroner's inquest is examining the mental healthcare a man received at Invercargill Prison before his death in custody in August 2022... more
    The Bulldogs have beaten the Dragons 15-14 in double overtime to complete NRL league's opening weekend in Las Vegas
    2 Mar: The Bulldogs have beaten the Dragons 15-14 in double overtime to complete NRL league's opening weekend in Las Vegas... more
    Police say they're pleased with Christchurch's Electric Avenue crowd
    2 Mar: Police say they're pleased with Christchurch's Electric Avenue crowd... more
    Rates are set to rise in Dunedin - as the city council releases its draft Annual Plan
    2 Mar: Rates are set to rise in Dunedin - as the city council releases its draft Annual Plan... more
    One person's died and another person's in a critical condition in hospital, after a late night crash in the central North Island
    2 Mar: One person's died and another person's in a critical condition in hospital, after a late night crash in the central North Island... more
    A man is still missing after being swept off the rocks in Auckland's West Coast, yesterday morning
    2 Mar: A man is still missing after being swept off the rocks in Auckland's West Coast, yesterday morning... more
    Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier is three shots clear of the chasing pack as the New Zealand Open heads to a finish in Queenstown
    1 Mar: Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier is three shots clear of the chasing pack as the New Zealand Open heads to a finish in Queenstown... more
    A rearguard action from the Zimbabwe tail has been unable to stop them limping to a paltry total after winning the toss and batting against the White Ferns in the third and final T20 in Hamilton
    1 Mar: A rearguard action from the Zimbabwe tail has been unable to stop them limping to a paltry total after winning the toss and batting against the White Ferns in the third and final T20 in Hamilton... more
    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled Iran with defiance and brutality for 36 years. For many Iranians, he will not be revered
    1 Mar: Khamenei will largely be remembered for the profound weakness his leadership brought the Islamic Republic.... more

     Most Popular Recent National News
     09 Feb: A major blaze at a Taupo high school's been brought under control +++++++++++++++++++++++++
     07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     09 Feb: A Taupo high school is closed until at least tomorrow, after fire destroyed a block of classrooms, with two people charged ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event +++++++++++++++++++++
     13 Feb: Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding ++++++++++++++++++++
     08 Feb: Wellington Water are still urging people to avoid the water along the capital's south coast - despite remediation works running smoothly ++++++++++++++++++++
     10 Feb: A Christchurch high school teacher's lost her bid to keep her name secret, over a sexual relationship with a teenage student +++++++++++++++++++

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      27 Feb: Gorry excited for fowler's return (Sydney Morning Herald)
      27 Feb: #doitlikeharry - from viral twickenham mascot to england u18s prospect (BBCWorld)
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     Today's News

    National:
    Bad Bunny says reggaeton is Puerto Rican, but it was born in Panama 10:07

    International:
    These Ukrainians fled, their families remain under Russian occupation 10:07

    Health & Safety:
    A coroner's inquest is examining the mental healthcare a man received at Invercargill Prison before his death in custody in August 2022 10:07

    Motorsports:
    A promising start to the IndyCar season for Scott McLaughlin 9:27

    International:
    Israel and US attack Iran live updates: Three US service members killed as Iran starts fresh wave of strikes 8:07

    Motorsports:
    To Indycar action, and misfortune for Scott Dixon on the streets of St. Petersburg  8:07

    Politics:
    Hopes thousands of rural workers will take advantage of new KiwiSaver changes 7:57

    Rugby League:
    The Bulldogs have beaten the Dragons 15-14 in double overtime to complete NRL league's opening weekend in Las Vegas 7:57

    International:
    How Marjorie Taylor Greene crossed Donald Trump to help unleash the Epstein files 7:57

    Motorsports:
    To the opening lap of the Indy Car season at St. Petersburg  7:47

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