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'NZ stands with you': Vigil held for Tauranga landslide victims
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was joined by more than 1000 people at a community vigil on Thursday night at Coronation Park in Tauranga.
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Mystery of the disappearing invasive seaweed
about 1 hour agoCarpets of caulerpa, described as the world's worst marine pest, have mysteriously disappeared on a massive scale in Northland and the Hauraki Gulf. Audio
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Families rely on donations to fund back-to-school costs
Pencils, pens, textbooks and a full uniform might seem like the basics for any school student, but many families are struggling. Audio
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Councillor skips planning session at marae over te reo and faith concerns
Steve Gibson said there were several reasons for his discomfort.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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More than 100 people help clean up Wellington's waterfront
8:07 pm todayOn average each year, the clean up usually collects around 1500 litres of rubbish Audio
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence troops touch down in flood-damaged East Coast communities
Man charged with murder after woman's death on New Year's Day in Pukehina
Politics
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45,000 sign petition demanding equal treatment of visitors from Pacific nations
Pacific visitors to New Zealand must apply for a visitor visa, provide proof of funds and may be asked for medical information. Audio
Watch: National and Labour MPs team up to get slavery bill heard after ACT objects
Ex-Education Ministry staffer says new school curriculum heavily politicised
Sport
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Breakers one win away from Ignite Cup pay day
7:42 pm todayNZ Breakers secure guaranteed pay day and the chance to make history.
PGA Tour players react to Patrick Reed's return: 'Dominoes are starting to fall'
Football: Kicked out of Australia Cup, Phoenix and Auckland FC look to EPL sides
Business
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Landlord told to pay $60k in damages over 'cockroaches' and 'sewage'
There were breaches across 34 different tenancies.
Strong three years for KiwiSaver members, as new player takes top spot
Insurer temporarily halts new policies in Westport due to flood risk
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In Case You Missed It
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The story of Lola the cat
9:25 pm todayFor years she was the undisputed Queen of Aro Park - a mural was even painted with the proclamation. But how did she gain fame?
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AI and the nonexistent Tasmania hot springs
9:21 pm todayAn AI-generated blog on an Australian tour company's website has landed tourists in hot water - and not the kind they were looking for.
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ACT's refusal to back slavery bill prompts Labour and National to team up
9:23 pm todayA new process to skip the 'biscuit tin' lottery is being used for the first time - because ACT refused to support a government bill.
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'All I could see was this wall of water': Grandmother's harrowing escape
1:41 pm todayPhilippa Wright says she, her grandson and husband Steve are "extremely lucky" to have survived a storm that laid waste to their township.
RNZ Music
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NZTrio: Magnifique
Violinist Amalia Hall and pianist Somi Kim are joined by cellist Matthias Balzat at the Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber for a performance that spans from French Romantic elegance to contemporary New Zealand landscapes.
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John Psathas: can't stop composing
John Psathas talks with RNZ Concert ahead of performances of his music at this year's Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. He's also formed his own chamber music ensemble. Video, Audio
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Auckland Philharmonia - Fantastique
Experience a supernatural musical journey with the Auckland Philharmonia, led by French conductor Pierre Bleuse's New Zealand debut featuring Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique; with renowned Kiwi pianist Sylvia Jiang for Franz Liszt’s diabolical Totentanz.
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Hymns on Sunday, 25 January 2026
Harvest hymns, hymns sung in school assembly, and a hymn that became particularly meaningful to a listener after the Christchurch earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 - all in this week's hymn request programme. Audio
In Depth
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How poo-detecting dogs can help native birds flourish
Kiwi have started to hatch on Waiheke Island and may thrive with the help of special detection dogs helping eliminate the last of the island's pests.
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Integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year
The Sport Integrity Commission's first major investigation, triggered by dozens of complaints about Yachting NZ, remains unfinished a year on.
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Feral cat trapping could get easier
The paperwork currently required to legally trap feral cats could be replaced with a simpler online system, after criticism from hunters.
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'Rock and a hard place': Inside the forced move from gas
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options. Audio
What You Need to Know
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Is violence on buses getting worse, and what's being done?
Explainer - A series of attacks - including a fatal stabbing - have raised concerns about the safety of riders. Video
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When will Election Day be and how is it decided?
Explainer : The PM has announced 7 November is Election Day. But how is it picked, and what goes into the decision? Audio
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What exactly will New Zealand's free-trade deal with India mean?
Explainer: Just before Christmas, Christopher Luxon announced a deal for a long-awaited free trade agreement with India. But what happens next?
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X marks the spot: Has Elon Musk's Grok gone too far?
Explainer - The billionaire has been under fire over AI deepfakes - with Christopher Luxon's office calling them "concerning." What's going on?
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Comment & Analysis
Monumental ambitions: The history behind Trump’s triumphal arch
Analysis - Is a personal tribute necessarily the best way to mark the anniversary of America's break with absolute rule and the British monarchy?
Pessimistic voters look to Winston Peters to be the change candidate
Analysis: For a man who claims little regard for the polls, the NZ First leader will surely be feeling more favourably toward their latest offerings. Audio
Ending duty-free tobacco sales would be good for health – and health budgets
Cheap duty-free sales of tobacco products not only deprive the public purse of millions of dollars, they undermine efforts to become a smoke-free nation…
Another killing deepens Trump's self-inflicted political nightmare
The situation now risks truly spiraling out of control - both on the ground and politically speaking.