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New All Black's blood-stained jersey going somewhere special
Du Plessis Kirifi said his debut match was everything he'd hoped it would be.
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Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party
14 minutes agoElon Musk, an ex-ally of US President Donald Trump, said he has launched a new political party to challenge the "one-party system".
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Weather improving as communities begin flood recovery
about 1 hour agoA state of emergency remains in place for the flood-damaged Nelson-Tasman region after much of the country was battered by a barrage of downpours.
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DJ Algoodie can bring crowds to tears at sports games
14 minutes agoDJ Algoodie still remembers the time he played Himi 114, 'Eiki Koe 'Ofa 'A'au at a rugby league game and thousands of voices joined to sing.
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NZ endometriosis research to influence local policy-making
6:47 am todayCurrently, experts in Aotearoa have had to rely on international data to understand the condition.
'Can still get to the pub': Whangamomona president shrugs off floods
Person seriously injured after falling from car
Politics
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The House: Making law - a final avalanche of edits
Before laws are finalised, MPs get a last chance to argue for changes. Pav Sharma, whose office manages them, explains the purpose, rules, and process for the many amendments.
Prime Minister's office only given hour's notice before Winston Peters' speech dismissing 'trade war'
Green housing advocates celebrate no roll back of insulation standards
Sport
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'Few loose screws': Warriors wahine promise physicality in NRLW return
5 Jul 2025Opponents won't know quite what to expect from the largely untried line-up, after four years in the wilderness.
Rugby live updates: Waratahs v British & Irish Lions
Rugby live updates: All Blacks v France
Business
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How to keep your power bill down this winter
4 Jul 2025The price of electricity has gone up almost 9 percent in the past year and 20 percent of Kiwis are struggling with their bills. Audio
West Coast companies sentenced after workers collapse in toxic gas pit
Workers at New World Victoria Park destroyed by fire facing redundancy
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Hundreds of homes assessed following Nelson Tasman flooding
5 Jul 2025Crews have assessed nearly 650 properties after record-setting rain left homes damaged and roads destroyed across the top of the South Island.
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Chinese documentaries expand presence at 2025 Doc Edge
5 Jul 2025Ai Weiwei's Turandot leads a strong line-up of seven films related to China at this year's festival.
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Are you an otrovert?
4 Jul 2025If you have a deep need for privacy and a strong aversion to following the herd, the answer might be yes.
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Pensioner with no power in caravan for six years finally gets new home
4 Jul 2025Steven Connelly, 67, spent years on a waitlist.
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 6 July 2025
Award-winning English composer Howard Goodall is responsible for the music to many well-known TV series, including Mr Bean, The Vicar of Dibley and Blackadder. In this week's programme, you can hear his setting of Charles Wesley’s hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. Audio
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Inside Out: Jake Baxendale's Gardening Music
Wellington saxophonist Jake Baxendale's new album evokes soft rain, vibrant new growth, and the wonderment of contemplating nature. Audio
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Singing for a living
Canterbury-raised tenor Oliver Sewell returns to Aotearoa to sing in Auckland Philharmonia's Opera in Concert performance of Verdi's La Traviata. Audio
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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
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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Nobody's buying carbon anymore - and it's costing the government millions
Explainer - Seven failed auctions and counting. How did the government lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from big polluters?
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Want to be a mayor? How to stand in local body elections
Explainer - Have you ever wanted to stand for local office? Now's your chance, as the nomination period for this year's local body elections opens Friday.
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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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Comment & Analysis
Many Americans want a third party. But what would it be?
Analysis - Americans are entrenched into their partisan corners, but the party lines keep moving in weird new ways.
Can Trump defy the White House's 'second-term curse'?
Analysis: Other repeat performances have ranged from lacklustre and uninspiring to disastrous.
Memo to Shane Jones: What if we need more regional government, not less?
If the headlines are anything to go by, New Zealand's regional councils are on life support.
Why better ADHD treatment needs more than just meds
Analysis: The government is expanding access to ADHD diagnosis, but experts warn medication alone won't fix NZ's systemic shortfalls.