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'I just wanted to be a good policeman'
Inside Richard Chambers' first year as Police Commissioner and the c-word that defined it.
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'No political agenda': Principal says CCTV proves mouldy meals weren't leftovers
32 minutes agoThe authority says it's more than likely that some lunches provided last week remained at the school and were not refrigerated. Audio
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The most popular books at the library this year
about 1 hour agoSo many books have hit the shelves this year, but what caught readers' and listeners' attention in New Zealand?
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The four big targets the government may miss
We look at the government's nine key goals and see what it's achieved so far.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Defence 'dusting off the history books' to copy strategies from 1930s
6:39 am todayThe head of Defence says the country needs to be able to quickly add up to 10 times more personnel to the armed forces if the need arises.
A year of aviation turbulence: how flying is still the safest way to travel
Person critically hurt as crash closes part of Auckland's SH20
Politics
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Will they or won't they? Ministers at odds over key policy
7:22 am todayWillis says the government won't be sending "cheques for billions of dollars" offshore, but an expert says this could have real-world trade and legal risks. Audio
Green MPs, councillors launch campaign against second Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington
30 with Guyon Espiner: How New Zealand can combat the rise of kleptocracy
Sport
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NZ Rugby boss calls on government to use sport for international investment
6:36 am todayThe NZ Rugby CEO is exiting the building - what legacy does he leave and is the game in a better place than where he found it?
Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62
Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic
Business
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Dairy prices hit near two-year low after eighth consecutive fall
The average price at the global auction fell 4.3 percent following 3 percent drop two weeks ago.
What to know about gift cards this Christmas
Number of insolvencies rises, but fewer than this time last year, report shows
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Molloy censured, fined by Vet Council for Grace Millane suppression breach
6:31 am todayThe prominent restaurateur deliberately flouted a High Court suppression order while the jury was still deliberating.
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New weapon in war against invasive yellow-legged hornet
6:42 am todayTracking technology will allow hornet hunters to follow them back to the nest.
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The clam invasion threatening our drinking water
2 Dec 2025Nothing prepared me for the rapid transformation unfolding in the Waikato River since the invasion of the Asian clam, Adam Hartland writes.
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Single retired women turning to 'reverse mortgages'
2 Dec 2025What's behind the rise in women borrowing against their homes?
RNZ Music
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Don McGlashan: 'All we can do is keep our tools sharp'
Celebrated New Zealand musician and song writer Don McGlashan talks about the impact that bodies of water have on his music and life as an artist.
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Joan Jett was told "Girls don't play electric guitar"
Undeterred, with The Runaways and then Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Jett went on the release 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll', 'Crimson and Clover' and 'I Hate Myself for Loving You' - a series of worldwide smash hits.
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Hymns on Sunday, 30 November 2025
The season of Advent begins today – a time of waiting and expectation leading up to Christmas. Sing along to favourite Advent hymns including O come, Emmanuel and Come, thou long-expected Jesus. Audio
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Inside Out: Elegant Calamity
Wellington multi-instrumentalist Oscar Laven's new album is a chance for each musician to express their own individual voice - under the title 'Elegant Calamity'. Audio
In Depth
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New Zealand Olympic bosses weigh up major merger
For decades, New Zealand has had two organisations doing the work of one Olympic movement. Now the NZ Olympic Committee and Paralympics NZ are asking if that…
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NZ Cricket boss 'fighting for survival'
Scott Weenink's future as chief executive is under threat amid an bitter power struggle over a proposed T20 league.
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The one thing hard-core conservationists and farmers agree on
A predator that feeds on native species and spreads disease among livestock is a target for all.
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How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite the law
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the industry's wishlist, including giving it access to draft laws. Audio
What You Need to Know
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'Incredibly Shakespearean': How political leaders get rolled
What happens if National or Labour MPs decide to turn on their party's leaders?
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Regional councils demise: The plans, timeline and thorny issues
Explainer - The government is intent on reform, however, many questions on the "reset' remain unanswered. Audio
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Why has Black Friday become such a big deal?
Explainer - You can't turn around without seeing a Black Friday advert this week. But where did it come from? Audio
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Why you may pay more for parking on your summer holiday
Explainer - Whether you're a local or a tourist, you'll need to pay for parking at three top visitor destinations starting next month.
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The clam invasion threatening our drinking water
Nothing prepared me for the rapid transformation unfolding in the Waikato River since the invasion of the Asian clam, Adam Hartland writes.
The narrow window to stop the yellow-legged hornet
Unless New Zealand rapidly scales up its search effort, we could soon be confronting an incursion far tougher and costlier to stamp out.
The Phillips tragedy is a chance to fix a broken system
When children go missing for years, the public has a right to understand if agencies acted with the necessary urgency and coordination, writes Anna Marie…
Trump vows immigration crackdown after DC shootings
It took only a few hours for the president to turn what he called "an act of evil, and an act of terror" into a full-blown argument for a crackdown on…