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New Zealand
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Landlord to pay $300k after allowing rentals to grow cannabis
12:07 pm todayNga Thanh Phan had four rental properties across Auckland raided by police, and all of them housed commercial-size operations.
100-year-old remembers Second World War on Anzac Day
Man arrested after ramming three police vehicles in Te Awamutu
Politics
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Watch: PM speaks at Gallipoli, Chunuk Bair services
The prime minister says the name Gallipoli is etched into New Zealand's national identity.
Cross-party hope for anti-trafficking legislation
Nicola Willis confirms FamilyBoost eligibility to be expanded
Sport
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What we learned from Warriors dominance of Knights in Christchurch
12:38 pm todayThe 'home' team produced perhaps their most complete performance of the NRL season so far.
Highlanders v Crusaders: What you need to know
Moana Pasifika v Fijian Drua: What you need to know
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Featured stories
'I just wept' - the choirmaster who cast young singers for Tinā
"Hearing the music and feeling incredible pride for the singers and the wonderful job they did was just amazing" - David Squire.
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What do psychologists think about Mel Robbins' viral Let Them theory?
We asked three psychologists for their take on the Let Them theory — what's worth taking on board, and if there is anything to be cautious about.
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Carrying the name of bringing peace as an artist
Fabric artist Maungarongo Te Kawa was born shortly after World War II ended. His family name means 'to bring peace'.
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New waiata honours Sir Bom Gillies and reflects on sorrows of war
Nikau Grace, 17, says she felt a personal connection to the anthem because her koro was in the same battalion as Sir Bom.
In Case You Missed It
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Dachshund found 'fit and well' after 529 days on Kangaroo Island
4:12 pm todayThe search for Valerie involved more than 1000 volunteer hours and roughly 5000 kilometres travelled.
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In pictures: Dawn services across Aotearoa honour past sacrifices
25 Apr 2025Here are some of the best photos from dawn services across Aotearoa honouring servicemen who fought and died in war.
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'Dark Dad' is a powerful story of trauma and forgiveness
12:26 pm todayArt historian Mary Kisler delves into the prisoner-of-war ordeal that shaped her father Jack in the new book Dark Dad: War and trauma - a daughter's tale.
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What do psychologists think about Mel Robbins' viral Let Them theory?
25 Apr 2025We asked three psychologists for their take on the Let Them theory - what's worth taking on board, and if there is anything to be cautious about.
RNZ Music
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Anzac Day Sonic
RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump digs into the archives, as well as the station’s record collection to bring you music and voices revolving around our national experience of war, and aspiration for peace. Audio
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The culture, mythology and history of the bagpipes
From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book The Bagpipes: A Cultural History explores the mythology, history, and global reverberations of the instrument as often reviled for its volume as it is revered for its resonance. Audio
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2025 Easter Church Service from St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
We celebrate this central event in the Christian calendar with an Easter Sunday Eucharist Mass from St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington. The celebrant is Fr Kevin Mowbray SM, William McElwee is Music Director, and the organist is David Trott. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 20 April 2025
Celebrate Easter Sunday with hymns including Jesus Christ is risen today, New Zealand Easter hymn Christ is alive, and the 21st century classic In Christ Alone. Audio
In Depth
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In death, Olivia Podmore is finally seen by a system that failed her
A harrowing inquest has revealed the disturbing truth about the Olympic cyclist's treatment within her sport.
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Why our biggest exporters are worried about going GMO
Is New Zealand really risking billions by changing its genetic modification laws?
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Quarrying company denied appeal to mine under protected bush
The land was protected by a covenant when J Swap bought it, but it wants to mine there anyway.
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Baby formula industry battles against online advertising ban
The industry body representing the companies even met with NZ diplomats in Geneva to raise its concerns about marketing restrictions.
What You Need to Know
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What to know about getting a flu shot this year
Explainer - Flu season is almost here. Here's what you need to know about the different vaccine options.
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What you need to know as Cyclone Tam brings heavy wind and rain
As Cyclone Tam continues to pummel the upper North Island tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power.
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Putting the new Defence Capability Plan in context
Explainer - $12 billion sounds like a lot to spend on the military. But is it, really? Audio
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Deadline for comments on copper access: What you need to know
The Commerce Commission is calling for views on its recommendation that would see the copper network switched off sooner
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Comment & Analysis
'I will never attend an Anzac Day service at the Shrine again'
Analysis - The ugliness on display at Melbourne's war memorial has shaken the Aboriginal community, Indigenous veterans especially. Video
Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember military veterans
Expansion of the term 'veteran' will add 100,00 service people, without automatically change existing entitlements.
What will make rents affordable in NZ?
Analysis: Research has found the accommodation supplement, which costs almost $5 billion a year, might not be an effective tool in addressing the housing…
NZ's over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
Analysis - New Zealand's long coastlines could help.