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New Zealand
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Grace Millane case: Rough sex defence a 'cop out', lead detective says
Scott Beard recalls Grace Millane's mum sobbing beside him in court as her killer's lawyers argued she had asked him to strangle her. Audio
Injuries from ram attack like being hit by a car - animal expert
Public sector job cuts: Affected staff criticise leaders' handling of announcements
Politics
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Who has been invited to apply for fast-track consents?
19 Apr 2024The government's released the list of organisations provided with information on how to apply - just hours before public submissions on the bill close.
The Week in Politics: Job cuts surge and Waitangi Tribunal trouble
Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Manila
Sport
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Heimgartner wins Taupō Super400
6:04 pm todayKiwi driver Andre Heimgartner has won the first Taupō Super400 in a wet day at the track.
Pulse prove too strong for Magic
Supercars: Unpredictable Taupō circuit to test drivers
Business
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Blackwell Global director Michael Chai arrested in the Philippines
19 Apr 2024Chai was arrested and detained in January while trying to board a plane to Hong Kong.
Latest job stats show public sector cuts being felt
Economy not expected to improve until mid-2025 - Infometrics
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Featured stories
Foraging New Zealand: advice from an expert
"Accidental botanist" Peter Langlands has written a guide to over 250 wild food sources around Aotearoa. Audio
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How mums can support their daughters' healthy body image
Psychologists Janet Boseovski and Ashleigh Gallagher share advice fro their new book Beyond Body Positive. Audio
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At the Movies - Late Night With The Devil
In Late Night with The Devil, a 1970s TV host goes for the ultimate Halloween interview. "Absolutely brilliant," says Stephen King. Is he right? Audio
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'Swan Lake is such a synthesis of the arts'
Royal New Zealand Ballet's Tobias Perkins talks to Bryan Crump about the pioneering production touring Aotearoa this May. Video, Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Taylor Swift's new album - What's the verdict?
about 1 hour agoThe double album is being lauded as "extreme in its emotions and uninterested in traditional hits" - but one critic has called it "at times, cringeworthy".
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Focus on Politics: Luxon boosts defence amid rising global tensions
11:59 am todayAs global tensions escalated this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was touring Southeast Asia, strengthening defence and security ties. Audio
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Thousands of Kiwi Indians excluded from voting in election
11:50 am todayWith nearly 968 million people expected to vote, India's 2024 general election will be the world's largest.
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The places where you're most likely to pass your driving test
9:28 am todayIn one city, less than half of applicants passed their restricted - but going out of town for a test has drawbacks, an instructor warns.
RNZ Music
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Orchestra students back in school for the holidays
Nicky Fogden-Smith, Coordinator and Course Director of the NZ Secondary Students' Symphony Orchestra, speaks to Bryan Crump ahead of the orchestra's concert in Christchurch. Audio
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From Belgium to Samoa via Aotearoa
Belgian classical crossover pianist Daniel Verstappen is coming to Auckland for a cultural crossover gig with Samoan New Zealander Dr Opeloge Ah Sam. Joe Harrop from the Black Quartet is the middle man. Video, Audio
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Embrace the music and dance
Ahead of the Royal NZ Ballet's Aotearoa tour performing Swan Lake, the company's executive director chooses some of his favourite music. Video, Audio
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Here are the finalists for the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
Stan Walker and Avantdale Bowling Club's Tom Scott are leading nominations for the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards.
In Depth
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What made PM Luxon go cold on Dave Letele
Community leader Dave Letele considered Christopher Luxon a friend - until the PM reacted badly to an open letter he signed decrying racism.
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Pay cuts for netballers likely after Sky TV's 'low-ball' deal
Millions of dollars have been cut from netball's broadcast deal amidst efforts to join Australian league.
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'Very significant' rise in home insurance premiums revealed
Where premiums are up the most, where it's hardest to get quotes, and why it might be a sign of worse to come.
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Does 'Fast Track Bill' breach trade deals?
Key clauses in FTA deals are breached by the government's infrastructure bill, environmentalists say. A trade expert says they're wrong, but official advice…
What You Need to Know
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Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
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What new research about the pandemic shows
And how New Zealand's experience with Covid-19 was very different to most of the world.
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Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
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Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
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Comment & Analysis
Iran Israel: An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East
Analysis - The BBC's Lyse Doucet explains that the latest round in the region's most dangerous rivalry appears to be over ... for now.
Week in Politics: Job cuts surge, tribunal trouble
Analysis - It's been a grim week for public servants and trouble is brewing between the government and Waitangi Tribunal.
Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
Power Play - Asked for his own assessment of the visit, the prime minister said he was returning home "excited and energised".
What moved the housing market this week
Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups. Audio