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 Newspapers

Our collection of newspapers — current and historical — covers community, local, national and international publications. You can read paper copies of some newspapers and get online access to thousands more. This page provides links to help you explore our newspaper collections.

Temporary relocation of newspapers due to the 22 February earthquake

Central Library’s overseas newspapers and some regional newspapers have been temporarily relocated to community libraries. Please check the library catalogue for details on availability.

Current newspapers

Historical newspapers

Printing and photocopying newspapers

Single paper copies of newspapers can be photocopied. Bound newspapers cannot be photocopied.

Microprints, which are like photocopies, can be taken from the microfilm on reader-printers.

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