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'Life and death situation': Man with cancer had surgery cancelled last minute
23 Apr 2024Graeme was marked up and sitting in a hospital gown, ready for his cancer operation when he was told his surgery had been cancelled. Audio
RSA clubs need to 'reorient', make veterans the priority - chairperson
Elation tinged with concern after sighting of great spotted kiwi in Golden Bay
Politics
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Former gang member fronts select committee to oppose new laws
While police are "broadly in favour", the government's proposed anti-gang laws are facing pushback from lawyers, rights groups and former gang members.
'There's no evidence that three strikes reduces crime' - lawyers
Ministry of Social Development accepts 200 voluntary redundancies - PSA
Sport
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Unbeaten Hurricanes suffer major injury blow
30 minutes agoIn-form Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua will be out of action for up to two months after a knee injury.
Larry Nassar: Settlement reached with victims over FBI failings
NRL: A different kind of Anzac Day fixture for the Warriors
Business
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Inside NZ Post's huge new processing centre
23 Apr 2024The state-of-the-art facility opens this week, and it'll make it faster to deliver and track your online shopping.
Port of Auckland plans to sell two wharf sites to council
First home buyers pick up quarter of properties for sale in March
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Featured stories
Private Equity: Memoir explores dark side of wealth
At the age of 29, New Yorker Carrie Sun bagged a top job at a top Wall Street hedge fund. But as the demands of the job took a toll on her physical and mental health, Sun began to question everything she had worked for. Audio
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Dealing with trauma through poetry
Abdul Samad Haidari became a refugee at the age of 10. Poetry has been a way for him to cope with the trauma and to turn it into empowerment. His second book of poetry was launched recently at Unity Books in Pōneke Wellington. Audio
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Whakataukī of the week with Dr Hirini Kaa
Anglican Priest and manukura Dr Hirini Kaa shared his favourite whakataukī, all about celebrating children finding their way. Audio
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30 years on, Dandy Warhols still out to 'blow our own minds'
Lacking technical skills in the beginning, the band had to experiment and get creative. That's stood them in good stead, the Portland, Oregon band's frontman says. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Elation and concern after great spotted kiwi spotted in Golden Bay
1 minute agoA conservation worker reviewing camera footage for feral pigs did a "triple take" when the bird appeared on his screen.
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Kiwi Indians celebrate harvest and new year festivals
23 Apr 2024Diverse communities nationwide mark Sikh Baisakhi, Telugu Ugadi and Malayali Vishu.
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What's open on Anzac day and is there a surcharge?
23 Apr 2024A guide to what can and can't be open on the day.
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First changes to Resource Management Act revealed
23 Apr 2024Farming, mining and other industrial regulations are being scrapped and altered in a reformed RMA.
RNZ Music
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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
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Cushioning the culture shock
The Migrant Heritage Trust,helps bridge the cultural gap for Indian diaspora living here by promoting Indian arts. They recently invited acclaimed classical musician Pandit Anand Bhate who toured the country. Audio
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Spice Girls reunite at Posh's 50th birthday
On Saturday night, Posh, Scary, Baby, Ginger and Sporty Spice came together to celebrate Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday in London.
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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
In Depth
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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.
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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.
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
Why automated systems must put the human factor first
Opinion - The incident of a woman misidentified by facial recognition technology at a Rotorua supermarket should have come as no surprise, Mark Rickerby writes.
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
Are rugby stadiums really worth it?
Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment, Robert Hamlin writes.