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New Zealand
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Man who kidnapped partner, viciously beat Good Samaritan has jail term cut
5:24 pm todayPoutawa Kireka once gained attention worldwide after finding it difficult to get a job with "notorious'' tattooed across his lower face.
Bluebridge Connemara lost power in Cook Strait due to fuel contamination
Working 'by Ōtaki for Ōtaki' brings GPs to community in need
Politics
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Solicitor-General reverses new prosecution guidelines after backlash
3:03 pm todayThe guidelines asked judges and lawyers to "think carefully" about how Māori are impacted by the criminal justice system.
Stanford looks to trusted employers to help unblock work visas logjam
Most fast-track panellists picked by ministers, political parties
Sport
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Test cricket live updates: Black Caps v India Day 3
4:50 pm todayFollow all the action from M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Tennis: Nadal to battle Djokovic one last time
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak extends contract with Warriors
Business
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Fuel costs, exchange rate blamed as Sounds Air pulls plug on capital to Westport flights
about 1 hour agoThe airline was operating the service at a loss which was not uncommon for regional services, its boss says. Audio
Borrower refunded $6k after dealership claims boarder on application
Can NZ’s supply chain build enough resilience and sustainability to survive next global crisis?
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Ladyhawke has deep scars from rise to fame
The toll of Phillipa Brown's rise to fame has left her with deep scars and nearly destroyed her life as a musician.
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Female Viagra? How to lift low libido in women
A low libido can impact women of any age. The causes can be many - but so are the solutions, writes Serena Solomon.
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Who was One Direction star Liam Payne?
Liam Payne rose to prominence as a member of beloved English-Irish boyband One Direction. He has died after falling from a hotel, aged 31. Video
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How to spot rare comet in NZ over the next few nights
The comet hasn't been seen for in our skies for 80,000 years, but your best bet to catch a glimpse is over the next few nights. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Why young Kiwis leaving is a big worry
1:11 pm todayAnd why a tax cut for people under 35 wouldn't fix a system one economist calls a "Ponzi scheme".
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What's your story? The things you told us you're looking forward to
12:35 pm todayThis week we asked everyday Kiwis what they're looking forward to most in future. Here's what they told us.
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The final step after Greens vote to oust Darleen Tana
12:14 pm todayThe embattled MP's future now lies in the hands of Speaker Gerry Brownlee after the Greens voted to waka-jump her.
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Smashed hotel room, drugs found after Liam Payne's death
12:09 pm todayPayne, 31, shot to global fame with One Direction, but was found dead after falling from a hotel balcony.
RNZ Music
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Auckland Philharmonia: a hero's orchestra
Chief Executive Diana Weir shares some highlights from the orchestra's 2025 Season with Bryan Crump. Audio
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Moving while you're sitting down
Heleen du Plessis leads her cello ensemble in a joint concert with the Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra, designed to make you feel like dancing. Audio
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Beefing up the recorder sound
Recorder soloist and ensemble director Simon Borutzki talks about the difference a bit of bass makes. Video, Audio
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New Horizons: Nick Cave's Wild God
Can it be true that Nick Cave has emerged from the darkest of shadows to spread unabated joyousness on his new album, Wild God? William Dart checks out the press releases. Audio
In Depth
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Most fast-track panellists picked by ministers and parties
Chris Bishop had described the process the group followed to pick projects as "completely insulated from ministers". Audio
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NZ's hardline anti-nuclear policy 'is a mistake' - ex-Trump adviser
An adviser to three US Presidents, John Bolton, says he worries New Zealand could be "spun off on its own" in an increasingly dangerous world. Audio
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Why do so many Americans want another Trump presidency?
There's "something cathartic" about Donald Trump for millions of Americans who feel disrespected or left behind by changed cultural norms, a best-selling author…
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'Most benefits' of tobacco tax cuts go to tobacco giant
Despite a long list of problems identified by officials, Casey Costello claimed she had got her own "independent" advice.
What You Need to Know
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Job cuts barely make a dent in public service bill
Explainer - Thousands of jobs have been cut but it's a drop in the bucket of the overall expenses.
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Can the govt step in to take control over Wellington City Council?
Explainer - The government says it's prepared to intervene if needed, but what is allowed under law, and how bad is it?
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The rise of remote work: What you need to know
The number of people working mostly from home is up 60 percent on 2018 according to the latest census.
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What is hurricane season and why is it so dangerous?
Milton is the latest hurricane to strike Florida, coming just weeks after deadly Helene. But why now? Here's what you need to know.
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Comment & Analysis
Review: Does the latest Hellboy reboot succeed?
A lower budget adaptation of Hellboy has hit theatres but does it reach the lofty heights of the early 2000s films? Watch RNZ visual journalist Sam Rillstone's…
Building enough supply chain resilience, sustainability to survive next global crisis
Analysis - External events can severely disrupt the flow of goods, delay deliveries or damage critical infrastructure.
Health workforce shortage will limit benefits of funding glucose monitors
There are problems within the health system that mean full patient access to training on how to use the insulin pumps will likely take years, experts say.
Three simple graphs that explain NZ's economic crisis
Analysis - The Reserve Bank may not have much effect on inflation, but it can certainly affect the structure of the economy, Geoff Bertram says.