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Person dies after fleeing police, wrong-way crash on State Highway 1
Police pursued the stolen ute, but abandoned the chase before it collided head-on with another vehicle.
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US police officer convicted over shooting death of Christchurch man
33 minutes agoA US jury has found a former police officer guilty of reckless endangerment after fatally shooting Christian Glass while he was suffering a significant mental health episode.
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Under-fire juice business owner slammed for 'unethical' fruit sourcing
Jade Tatana, whose products have been recalled over sickness fears, took, juiced and sold 20kg of lemons left out for the community to enjoy.
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Much of NZ 'dotted' with little-known volcanoes, scientist reveals
about 1 hour agoSaturday Morning - Many people do not know Northland was built on a volcanic field, while the Otago Peninsula is "one big volcanic complex". Audio
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How NZ sheep are helping find a cure for Alzheimer's
8:34 am todayA University of Auckland geneticist says sheep are ideal for testing drugs, due to their longer life span, complex brain structure and genetic similarity to humans.
Wellington's Garage Project wins silver at 2024 World Beer Cup
Yoghurt pouches recalled over fears of plastic contamination
Politics
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Is NZ bringing in 'Indonesian coal every month to keep the lights on'?
26 Apr 2024Analysis: The Resource Minister said it, but is it true and why does it matter?
After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions
Loopholes will be exploited in new vape rules - experts
Sport
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Mea Motu dominates Thai opponent
6:54 am todayMea Motu has made light work of her Thai opponent in her latest bout.
Damian McKenzie inspires dramatic Chiefs turnaround against Waratahs
Crusaders ruthlessly put down Rebels in Christchurch
Business
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What is happening with the housing market?
6:23 am todayAnalysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
New Zealanders over 65 staying in paid work longer to 'transition into retirement'
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What it takes to take out rats
Kate Evans joins a passionate team carpeting a remote Tongan island with poisoned bait. Audio
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Easy Eats: Loaded Larb Eggplant with Brown Rice
Sam Parish likes to jazz up seasonal eggplants in a citrus-drunk mince medley.
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The Taranaki gym encouraging seniors to lift weights
Gym coach Dane Carr tells Kathryn Ryan how strength training is improving the lives of his older clients. Audio
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How to help free your kids from screen addiction
Ten years after her teen son developed an addiction to gaming, American nurse Melanie Hempe helps other parents redirect their children back to the "real in-person world". Audio
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How to help free your children from screen addiction
6:23 am today"Try to take their screen away and they literally have a meltdown," the founder of an organisation aiming to help kids spend time offline says. Audio
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What it takes to take out rats
26 Apr 2024Rat eradication from islands is a team sport. It's not a competition - but if it were, New Zealand would surely be up there.
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The Week in Politics: Days of drama and demotions
26 Apr 2024Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios, drama broke out at the Waitangi Tribunal, and the gang patch ban bill ran into opposition.
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Is NZ bringing in 'Indonesian coal every month to keep the lights on'?
26 Apr 2024Analysis: The Resource Minister said it, but is it true and why does it matter?
RNZ Music
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The Dandy Warhols on where it all began, new album and NZ show
Psychedelic rock band the Dandy Warhols have been making music for 30 years, but they still only feel "pressure to blow our own minds", their frontman says. Audio
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Illmatic - one of the greatest hip hop albums ever recorded.
30 years after the debut album by New York rapper Nas, Kiwis pay tribute to a rap classic. Audio
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Celebrating two decades of Nota Bene
Ahead of its 20th anniversary concert, Nota Bene's founding music director Christine Argyle and current music director Maaike Christie-Beekman join Bryan Crump to discuss the Wellington chamber choir's secrets to success. Audio
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REVIEW: Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter
LISTEN: Beyoncé's glorious new Cowboy Carter album may well be this year's most startling release. William Dart checks out Queen Bey's take on country music that has already caused tremors in more conservative Nashville circles. Audio
In Depth
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30 with Guyon: Roseanne Liang
The director of cult hit Creamerie talks to Guyon Espiner about her up-coming Hollywood blockbuster and her love of action film.
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How the coalition plans to replace the Māori Health Authority
The coalition government got rid of the Māori Health Authority in a hurry. What is it doing now instead?
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Minister accused of ‘gaslighting’ over Fast Track Bill
Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop suggested members of the public could submit projects of their own for consideration under the bill.
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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.
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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What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
Is NZ bringing in 'Indonesian coal every month to keep the lights on'?
Analysis: The Resource Minister said it, but is it true and why does it matter?
Week in Politics: The Tribunal, gangs, demotions
Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios, drama broke out at the Waitangi Tribunal, and the gang patch ban bill ran into opposition.
Aces in their places: Luxon plays coy over ministers' competence
Analysis - The PM framing the demotion of two ministers as the portfolios getting "too complex" is a charitable way of saying they weren't up to the job.