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Abuse in care: Cabinet considered limiting gang members' redress
The government ultimately chose to treat gang members the same as any other survivor, but one former gang member was 'stunned' it considered the idea at all.
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'Fair and accurate' - large retailers support facial recognition in stores
Large retailers such as Briscoes, Bunnings and Mitre 10 support the use of facial recognition technology to combat repeat offenders but concerns continue over potential privacy breaches.
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A new era in flight takes off in Hamilton
3 minutes agoHamilton will once again have an international airport, with new flights to and from Australia beginning this morning.
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Why you can't deposit cash into someone else's account at the bank
You can do lots of things at a bank, but this probably isn't one of them.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Respected Kiwi writer Maurice Gee has died, aged 93
15 Jun 2025The author penned more than 30 adult and children's novels, and won many, many awards.
New east stand at Taranaki's stadium reflects region's identity
Wastewater discharge halts Mahurangi oyster harvesting
Politics
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Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
15 Jun 2025The Government has promised to recruit 500 more police by early next year.
Government considers Crown contributions to partnership projects
The House: Morning Tea with Matt Doocey
Sport
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Kiwi Steven Adams reportedly re-signs with NBA's Rockets
15 Jun 2025The deal is apparently worth NZ$65 million over three years.
More disappointment for Liam Lawson in Canada
ANZ Premiership live updates: Tactix v Pulse
Business
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More claim social development benefits during May
14 Jun 2025Most of the increase is due to people accessing JobSeeker support.
How Trump makes his money revealed - including memecoins, golf and licensing fees
Recovery taking longer than expected, Kiwibank economists say
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Jazmine Mary on vulnerability, guitar shredding and their Flying Nun debut
15 Jun 2025The NZ indie-folk artist discusses their new album, plus Pulp return after 24 years and Little Simz vents about her former producer.
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Seaweed salad and no 'woke sushi': How Japan does school lunches
14 Jun 2025While Kiwis debate the government's free school lunches, Japan's embassy has demonstrated what goes into the country's 136-year-old lunch programme.
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The quail kid - cracking the egg market aged 12
13 Jun 2025Hamish Sturgeon has been rearing quails for their eggs since the age of 11. They're healthy, delicious and it's a fun side-hustle, he says.
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'Flip a coin': SBW, Gallen eye fitting end to decade-long war of words
13 Jun 2025The former All Black has seen his character attacked and he's ready to fight back against the Aussie league legend.
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 15 June 2025
We're marking Trinity Sunday this week with a selection of hymns including Holy, Holy, Holy and Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us. Audio
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Writing the book of the Kiwi classical guitar
Matthew Marshall is about to embark on another tour of New Zealand and beyond, but he's also writing a history of the classical guitar in Aotearoa. Audio
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From Wellington to Wells
Young Wellington tenor Herbert Zelenski is off to the UK to take up the position of Choral Scholar at Wells Cathedral. Audio
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Alice Morgan's Matariki homecoming
Christchurch raised, Sydney-based saxophonist Alice Morgan is back in town as soloist in a concert of New Zealand music. Video, Audio
In Depth
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The Pentagon, NZ and the new nuclear overlap
The US is modernising its nuclear weapons command and control system. New Zealand nay feel the effects.
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Row erupts over five 'Year 14s' in school's controversial first XV
Critics say the college has stacked its team with older players, with one parent saying it's making a "mockery" of a premier competition. Audio
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Netflix 'doesn't need us' or our 'silly' levy
The idea of forcing the global streaming giant to fund local shows won't work, TV production pioneer Dame Julie Christie tells 30 with Guyon Espiner.
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The David Seymour 'bots' debate: Do submission tools hurt democracy?
The ACT leader's comments raise questions about how forms are changing the way people engage with politics. Audio
What You Need to Know
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Covid is still around - so what are the isolation rules now?
Explainer - Do you still have to isolate if you get Covid? Can you get free RAT tests? Here's what you need to know.
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Could California actually leave the US?
Explainer - After the US military was called in over anti-Trump protests in LA, perennial talk of California seceding sparked up again. Could it really happen? Audio
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Regulatory Standards Bill: What is it and why the controversy?
Explainer - The public has been asked to give feedback on David Seymour's new bill this month. Here's what it would do, and some of the concerns.
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Twelve-month prescription renewals: What you need to know
Explainer - The government announced in the Budget a plan to allow 12-month prescription renewals. But how will it work?
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Comment & Analysis
Israel's attacks on Iran hint at bigger goal - regime change
Analysis - Israel's surprise attack aims to disrupt Tehran's nuclear programme, but the scale, choice of targets and its politicians' own words suggest another…
What's it like to survive a mass disaster?
Being a sole survivor of a mass casualty event can have complex psychological challenges. Audio
Los Angeles protests not the American dream
Analysis: As the Trump administration cracks down on undocumented migrants, stages mass deportations and raids workplaces, for many the American dream is…
Trump's China 'truce' is nothing of the sort
Analysis: Tariff rates from both countries remain historically high, and significant export restrictions remain in place.