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New Zealand
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Manhunt underway after armed police find guns in fleeing vehicle
3:52 pm todayThe three occupants of the vehicle fled on foot, but only two have been caught by police.
Man's death outside his Wellington home was a homicide, police believe
Crew on Manawanui during sinking were under-trained, ship not up to task - report
Politics
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NZ officials get clarification on Trump's new tariffs
The flat 10 percent duty being applied to US imports will apply on top of any existing tariffs, but there are some exceptions.
Justice Select committee calls for Treaty Principles Bill to be scrapped
New laws needed for high-risk offenders, Law Commission says
Sport
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Phoenix lose import to injury for rest of A-League season
1:40 pm todayFrancisco 'Chico' Geraldes injured the meniscus in his left knee and will be sidelined for the next three months.
All Whites climb to highest world ranking in over a decade
F1: Max Verstappen doubles down on criticism of Red Bull over Liam Lawson
Business
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The JobSeeker on a benefit for 40 years
5 minutes agoOfficial data reveals the longest period current beneficiaries have been receiving support. Audio
Charities' income and taxation data lacking, accounting body says
NZX opens down nearly 1% after Trump tariffs
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Featured stories
Marlon Williams' first entirely te reo Māori album is deep and personal
Marlon Williams – Te Whare Tīwekaweka. This is a beautiful record, and an important one.
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From Shakespeare to Adolescence: what English texts should students study?
This week, the Ministry of Education released a proposed list of suggested texts for New Zealand school students.
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Racy, lacy Dua Lipa serves Auckland a piping hot dance party
Sparkly miniskirts shimmied, knee high boots jumped and popstar Dua Lipa transformed Spark Arena into a spicy, sweaty nightclub where under-18s were allowed, writes Nicky Park.
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A Minecraft Movie: Kiwi-shot film is low-stakes fun for kids
A room full of kids were totally immersed in the fantasy world of A Minecraft Movie at the NZ premiere, and that's got to tell you something, writes Jogai Bhatt.
In Case You Missed It
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Trump tariffs: Trade Minister Todd McClay gets clarification on how the United States' new regime will work
2 minutes agoThe flat 10 percent duty being applied to US imports will apply on top of any existing tariffs, but there are some exceptions.
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White House mocked as uninhabited island targeted by Trump's tariff
2:15 pm todayPenguin memes are rife after the US president tariffed an island only inhabited by birds.
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Everything is blowing up in Elon Musk’s face
2:10 pm todayAnalysis: All it took was losing US$100 billion in three months to make Musk change his tune.
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Staff crying in office over 'horrendous' restructure
12:54 pm todayKāinga Ora is proposing to axe hundreds of jobs during its second round of restructuring.
RNZ Music
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Making the Last Post a winning one
Retiring NZSO trumpet player Cheryl Hollinger looks back on 25 years with the national orchestra. Video, Audio
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Serebii live in the RNZ studio
Meet Tāmaki Makaurau-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and rising talent Serebii, who was live in the RNZ studio with his band to play songs from his new album Dime. Audio
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The Mixtape: Collector Grant Gillanders
Grant Gillanders is a collector of local music and has found some rare and historic recordings in unexpected places. He’s this week’s guest on The Mixtape and he’ll be talking to Nick Bollinger about his life and work, as well as playing us a few of his musical discoveries. Audio
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Basement Jaxx on the eve of Synthony
Dance music icons Basement Jaxx headlined Synthony last weekend. Kara Rickard tracked them down in Auckland’s Domain on the eve of the sold out show. Audio
In Depth
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Minister's sister advises against baby formula rules
31 minutes agoFood Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard said he managed the conflict of interest appropriately.
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How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
Tougher guidelines were 11 years in the making. But for multinational dairy companies, profits were at stake. Audio
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Health NZ seeks feedback on care for dying children
RNZ reported last month the country had no specialists available to look after kids needing palliative care as the only publicly-funded expert was on leave.
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Yachting NZ receives Sport NZ backing while under investigation
How a sports organisation under investigation from one government agency received the tick of approval from another.
What You Need to Know
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Aluminium, jeans, and whisky? What tariffs mean for New Zealand
Explainer - We've heard a lot about tariffs recently. But how do they work, and where does NZ fit in?
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Gene technology changes: What you need to know
Explainer - The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline Māori, some say. Audio
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The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know
Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms? Audio
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Was the Mangawhai storm a tornado? Here's what science tells us
Explainer: The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far.
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Comment & Analysis
Everything is blowing up in Elon Musk’s face
Analysis: All it took was losing US$100 billion in three months to make Musk change his tune.
Five years on from its first Covid lockdown, NZ faces hard economic choices
Analysis - Five years after New Zealand's first Covid-19 lockdown, it is clear there will be no going back to the pre-pandemic "normal".
NZ's Broadcasting Act is as old as Video Ezy. We need media reform for the streaming age
In 2025, New Zealanders' viewing and listening habits are radically different to what they were in the late 1980s.
Art for art’s sake? How to maintain integrity and still make money
Does an overemphasis on profit make cultural groups wary of market and strategy, hampering innovation in the art and culture sector?