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'Cyclists are underclass road users': Truck driver acquitted after death at intersection
Kelly Shearer was charged with careless driving causing death but judge says road layout contributed to the accident.
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Fire-fighters extinguish blaze in six-storey residential building
about 2 hours agoA fire in a six-storey residential block in downtown Auckland has been extinguished.
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'Shocked': Owner hit with $1400 fee to have three dogs
The consent fee was on top of the three charges of $90 to register each dog.
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Punjab to Aotearoa documentary 'a preservation of our legacy'
about 1 hour agoIndian filmmakers have traced their ancestors' migration to New Zealand over the past century.
The Briefing
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FENZ, army send reinforcements as Tasman girds for more heavy rain
9:01 pm todayCivil defence Nelson Tasman group controller Alec Louverdis says he is planning "for the absolute worst" ahead of two orange rain warnings across the region.
Mayoral aspirant wants council apology over pōhutukawa wrangle
Previously poached West Coast green gecko seen alive and well in wild
Politics
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'Fear-based control': Youth MPs accuse govt of 'censoring' them
8:24 pm todayThe government has denied the speeches were censored.
Wānaka residents grill government ministers over healthcare shortfalls
Instant fines, tougher sentences for shoplifters on the way
Sport
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Sevens star named for Warriors debut in NRLW return
7:43 pm todayOnly six of those selected against the champion Roosters have appeared in the competition before.
‘The Lord’s team’ - Ardie Savea weighs in on Moana Pasifika situation
NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf to miss remainder of NRL season with knee injury
Business
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Hawke's Bay business burgled six times in two months
5:41 pm todayThe mobile coffee car and bike repair service owner says he has recovered one of 11 bikes stolen. Audio
Former Reserve Bank acting governor Grant Spencer appointed to its board
Mercury Energy increase Waikato River's water flow ahead of heavy rainfall
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The bill that's left people dazed, confused and angry
2:05 pm todayA look at what the Regulatory Standards Bill will do, and why there's no clear answer to the question of whether it will achieve its aims.
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'Andrew has attempted to learn French through osmosis. The experiment has failed'
28 Jun 2025Friday was the last day of term and most schools have issued children's mid-year reports, but don't expect any Miss Trunchbull-style snark, educators say.
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Review: F1: The Movie is a stunning triumph… of product placement
27 Jun 2025Brad Pitt cements his image as the overconfident, middle-aged male ideal in a film that's also a billboard.
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Kiwis get set to rock the stage at Glastonbury Festival
27 Jun 2025Nadia Reid is amongst a group of New Zealanders playing at the massive music festival, with rumours swirling that Lorde may also make a surprise appearance.
RNZ Music
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Conductor Adam Johnson
Canadian conductor Adam Johnson is in New Zealand to conduct this year's NZSO National Youth Orchestra. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 29 June 2025
It’s the middle of winter, and we’re celebrating the season in this week’s programme with some carols of the snowy variety: it’s the perfect time of year to sing In the Bleak Midwinter! Audio
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Tim Finn: from the Enz to the Opera
Ahead of the debut broadcast in Aotearoa, Tim Finn talks to RNZ Concert about his opera "Ihitai Avei’a - Star Navigator": the story of the Tahitian navigator Tupaia, who guided Cook to Aotearoa. Audio
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Live Jazz: Heather Webb - Parallax
Webb's music explores the connections between music and science by weaving improvised jazz with the structure of the universe. New compositions see Matariki star cluster data converted into music, and a musical interpretation of Einstein's wave-particle duality. Audio
In Depth
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Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
After internal alarm about an official's dealings with the alcohol industry, new rules of engagement are being drawn up.
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What the 'Godfather of Human Rights' says about the world today
Ken Roth tells RNZ Israel has clearly committed "war crimes" in Gaza - and he condemns Hamas' 7 October attacks. Audio
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Scoring the government against its own targets
Four of the nine key targets are behind track or face significant risks. But two are ahead of schedule.
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Principals fight 'discriminatory' breakaway first XV competition
A group of more than 40 co-ed principals have written to rugby officials asking for action against plans for a new competition among boys-only schools. Audio
What You Need to Know
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Can US Customs search your phone? What you need to know
Explainer - When travelling to America as a tourist or on a visa, US Customs have the right to search your devices - as do many other countries. Audio
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Healthy Homes, KiwiSaver, Jobseeker and more - What's changing on 1 July?
Explainer - From Tuesday, new rules are affecting everything from Healthy Homes to ACC to Jobseeker and KiwiSaver. Here's a roundup. Audio
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Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Explainer - The government has changed regulations on several medications. Here's what you need to know about melatonin, ADHD medicine and psilocybin access. Audio
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Ozempic is just days away in New Zealand: what to know
Explainer - The celebrity weight loss and diabetes drug should be on shelves within days.
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Comment & Analysis
Questions museum visitors should ask themselves this school holidays
Analysis - Like all forms of storytelling, museums present the past in particular ways.
Why Trump needs the world to believe Iran's nuclear program is 'obliterated'
Analysis - Evidence that Iran retains the capability to manufacture nuclear weapons or to restart its program after daring US bombing raids would raise an…
'Daddy has to sometimes use strong language': NATO's Trump flattery
Analysis - There is nothing subtle about NATO's strategy to keep the US president on board. Audio
Are we one bad rainstorm away from disaster?
Analysis - Slash and slash management rules are a cause for serious concern as the government looks to further amend the Resources Management Act.