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New Zealand
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Person critically hurt after 'disturbing instance of extreme violence'
4:36 pm todayHutt Valley Police are investigating what they are calling a disturbing instance of extreme violence, which has left someone with critical injuries.
Popular North Island walking tracks closed as police search for wanted man
Councillors vote to oppose plans for fast-tracked sand mining at Northland's Bream Bay
Politics
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Fears over plan to ditch flu tracking tool
12:20 pm todayThe Ministry of Health is not renewing its contract for the FluTracking tool, which surveys about 40,000 people year-round, in a bid to cut costs. Audio
Primary principals warn new year-by-year curriculum won't work for mixed-level classes
South Island Māori landowners to get more than 3000 hectares returned by Crown
Sport
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Live: Third Ashes test - Australia v England
12:14 pm todayFollow all the cricket action, as the five-test series between archrivals Australia and England continues.
More A-League clubs, diverse participation and financial stability for NZ's football future
Hamish Kerr's winning 2025 recognised by NZOC
Business
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Labour, National clash over what economic rebound shows
1:53 pm today'Better times are ahead,' the finance minister says, while Labour is arguing things are still worse.
Fonterra lowers milk price forecast amid strong supply
What is the BRICS ‘UNIT’ – and could it really challenge the US dollar?
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In Case You Missed It
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Police thought girl was dead, so refused chopper request
12:13 pm todayFirefighters begged police in vain for a helicopter to help rescue the 13-year-old from a Coromandel cliff.
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Six youths died amid 'possible contagion' in suicide cluster
11:51 am todayCoroner Tania Tetitaha held a joint inquiry into the deaths of five teenagers and a 12 year old, who died in 2018 and 2020 amidst "possible contagion".
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We can't put the quote of the year in this headline
6:47 am todayThe winning quote's power lies in its purpose, say judges for the 2025 Massey University 'Quote of the Year'.
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Households ponder future of gas as supply dwindles
10:24 am todayFaced with dwindling gas supplies, manufacturers are shutting down, but more than 2000 homes were hooked up this year.
RNZ Music
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The art of playing the triangle
LISTEN: NZSO percussionist Sam Rich gives a live performance showcasing the many kinds of triangles he plays, as well as some surprising information about the instrument. Audio
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Celebrate Christmas with the Auckland Philharmonia
The Graduate Choir New Zealand and the Auckland Philharmonia perform a concert of beloved seasonal music including Ave Maria, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Christmas Lullaby and more in Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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Festive fare from RNZ Concert
RNZ Concert gives you the gift of music from around the world to soundtrack your summer festive season. Listen to classical concerts celebrating Christmas and the New Year in New Zealand. Here is what you can listen to, and when:
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Christmas Cheer from the Auckland Philharmonia
Coming up this weekend, the Auckland Philharmonia gets audiences in the yuletide mood with a festive blend of modern Christmas favourites, orchestral classics and traditional seasonal carols. Audio
In Depth
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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
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Tom Phillips' gun licence revoked months before disappearance
New information outlines a key moment in the Marokopa timeline, but leaves major gaps unanswered.
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ACC's financial squeeze: The human toll
People like father Jacob Hamlin and his family have wound up in hardship as the agency pushes more people off long-term claims to get costs under control.
What You Need to Know
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How changes to the foreign buyers ban will work
Explainer - New Zealand's ban on overseas buyers of real estate has been softened - but there's one rather large catch. Audio
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Why you might suddenly stop drinking milk
Explainer - Lactose intolerance affects most of us as we get older. Why does this happen?
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The 3G shutdown has begun - will your phone work?
Explainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone? Audio
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How can I cool down my house in summer?
Explainer - If you're starting to swelter as temperatures around the country rise, you might be wondering how best to cool your house.
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Comment & Analysis
What is the BRICS ‘UNIT’ – and could it really challenge the US dollar?
At a major summit in Russia last year, a banknote was unveiled that carried more symbolism than monetary value.
What NZ needs to watch as Australia reforms gun laws after the Bondi terror attack
Analysis - The Bondi terror attack on Sunday has seen Australian federal, state and territory governments agree to the biggest overhaul of firearms regulations…
Falsehoods and deepfakes spread online after Bondi attack
A deepfake image depicting one of the victims is among a slew of false content spreading online.
Trump chief of staff says president 'has an alcoholic's personality'
Analysis: From criticism of JD Vance to admitting Trump is out for retribution, here's what we learnt from Susie Wiles' unvarnished interviews.