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Chaos, panic and confusion during mall armed robbery
9:14 am todayA 27-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the robbery. Audio
Personal debt putting rent-to-own homes out of reach even for high earners - Habitat for Humanity
Suitcase murders: Trial adjourned, trial date to be set
Politics
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Biden-Trump rematch: Who one of the world's leading election experts thinks will win
A historian with a track record of predicting US election winners tells RNZ's Sunday Morning that President Biden looks to be on track for another term, but things could still go wrong for him. Audio
Green co-leader James Shaw came 'very close' to resigning as minister under Labour govt
'Immigration changes necessary' - Stanford
Sport
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Kiwi Scott McLaughlin rebounds emphatically with Indycar win
8:55 am todayMcLaughlin has put a tough week behind him by winning in Alabama.
Olympics 2024: What you need to know about dates, tickets, sports, the schedule and opening ceremony
Fringe Black Caps increase their stocks ahead of World Cup naming
Business
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Fresh allegations amid investigations into migrant exploitation at Auckland bowling alley
28 Apr 2024The Labour Inspectorate says its investigations into alleged worker exploitation at Metrolanes remain ongoing as further complaints surface.
Time running out for NZ's copper phone network
Elon Musk in China to discuss enabling full self-driving
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Featured stories
Much of NZ 'dotted' with little-known volcanoes, scientist reveals
Northland was built on a volcanic field while the Otago Peninsula is "one big volcanic complex", says geologist Graham Leonard Audio
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Arovision: NZ's little battler in the digital streaming wars
King Loser, an independent New Zealand documentary won the Taite Music Prize for music journalism last week. But where do you go to see it? Netflix, Neon, Disney? Think again. TVNZ Plus? Not even. Fortunately, Arovision is keeping the local streaming flame alive. Audio
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How to tell if your preschooler is autistic
Many children with autism show signs from the age of one, says Victoria University researcher Dr Hannah Waddington. Audio
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A love for Clydesdales - 'they just become your mates'
Steve Muggeridge chats to Country Life about the changing use of Clydesdale horses and hitches a pair up to a vintage wagon for a ride. Video, Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Pharmac's budget boosted to $6.3b over next four years
8 minutes agoThe government has announced what it says is the largest Pharmac budget in its history.
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Families earning $150,000 struggling to afford rent-to-own
24 minutes agoSome families earning $150,000 still can't get into rent-to-own homes due to soaring personal debt, says Habitat for Humanity.
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Tickets, schedules and times: What you need to know about the Olympics
10:18 am todayWhen are the Olympics, how much do tickets cost and where can I watch? We've got all the answers to these questions - and more - here.
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Powering ahead with green hydrogen
5:28 am todayThe Detail - Green hydrogen power is inching forward with more trial projects and research on the boil.
RNZ Music
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Backstage at the Taite Music Awards
Charlotte Ryan speaks to the Taite nominees about why being independent is important to their music. Audio
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How recording their latest album helped Sleater-Kinney work through 'incredible grief'
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker say finishing their band's 11th studio delivered "a sense of purpose" in the face of sudden loss. Audio
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New Horizons: A Tribute to Henry Mancini
William Dart salutes Henry Mancini, born 100 years ago, a man whose music provided a stylish backdrop for the best of America's more conservative popular culture. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 28 April 2024
A great rendition of William Kethe's hymn All people that on earth do dwell begins this week's programme. You can also hear harvest hymns, and hymns of thanksgiving. Audio
In Depth
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30 with Guyon: Roseanne Liang
The director of cult hit Creamerie talks to Guyon Espiner about her up-coming Hollywood blockbuster and her love of action film.
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How the coalition plans to replace the Māori Health Authority
The coalition government got rid of the Māori Health Authority in a hurry. What is it doing now instead?
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Minister accused of ‘gaslighting’ over Fast Track Bill
Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop suggested members of the public could submit projects of their own for consideration under the bill.
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What made PM Luxon go cold on Dave Letele
Community leader Dave Letele considered Christopher Luxon a friend - until the PM reacted badly to an open letter he signed decrying racism.
What You Need to Know
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Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
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What new research about the pandemic shows
And how New Zealand's experience with Covid-19 was very different to most of the world.
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Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
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Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
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Comment & Analysis
Seal pups and penguin chicks exposed to more UV in Antarctica
Longer-lasting ozone holes over Antarctica expose the pups and chicks to much more UV.
Does fighting inflation always lead to recession?
Here is what 60 years of New Zealand data shows us.
The six reasons diners avoid plant-based meat
Australians were asked why they don't order plant-based meat dishes when dining out.
Climate: How a legal victory in Europe could affect NZ
Analysis - A seven-year campaign by a group of over 2000 Swiss women recently ended. The decision has made waves in Europe. Might its ripples reach New…