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Police officer who shot Kaoss Price used excessive force - IPCA
But the IPCA did not recommend charges be laid against the officer or an employment process take place.
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The Gangs Act 2024: What you need to know
10 minutes agoExplainer - How will new gang laws, inspired by Australia's, likely play out in New Zealand?
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Government's policies dragging out recession, economists say
Slashing the budget deficit and reducing public debt are making matters worse for households and businesses, they say. Audio
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Mongrel Mob member charged 3 minutes after patch ban begins
The new gang patch law came into force at midnight. The first person under the ban was caught at 12.03am. Audio
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Gang patch ban: 'Subtle adaptations' of insignia already being seen
8:03 am todayGang members are already changing their insignia to get around the law that came into effect overnight. Audio
New Covid-19 vaccines on the way - but should I still get a booster now?
Gang patch ban: 'Some of them will probably die for it'
Politics
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Government proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
8:21 am todayConvicted adult sex offenders would not get permanent name suppression unless the victim agreed to it, the justice minister says.
No mental wellbeing priority in government's latest child strategy
‘The deal sucks’: MPs question Tauranga marine precinct sale
Sport
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Let's get the All Whites around Aotearoa
8:54 am todayAnalysis - The All Whites need to be playing more matches outside of the main centres, writes Mathew Nash.
Lydia Ko has new attitude heading into women's golf's richest tournament
Fan favourite Gael Monfils to return to the ASB Classic
Business
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Which is the world's most expensive shopping street?
7:36 am todayIt's the first time a European city has topped the rankings, knocking New York's Fifth Avenue out of first spot.
AFT Pharmaceuticals posts loss, but confident about summer sales
My Food Bag revenue drops, but profit improves
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One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne's funeral
Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined Payne's family and friends for the private church service north west of London.
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Rivals: Adapting a 'bonkbuster' for a 21st-century TV audience
The bonkbuster receded into the background of popular culture in the 21st century. So why is it having a cultural moment in 2024? Video
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What happens to the leftover facts from QI?
Ten years ago, four self-described dorks gathered around a microphone to share interesting facts that they had learnt that week. Audio
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A sailboat or a Lego casket? Out of the box coffins
When we die, most of us will end up in a brown box, but the more eccentric among us may want something a little more personal. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Search for missing boat carrying 700kg of meth
7:21 am todayPolice and the Air Force are searching for small boat off Northland's east coast.
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Podmore bullying claims: Cycling boss saw 'no value' in taking action
20 Nov 2024The former head of Cycling NZ told the Olympian he saw "no tangible value" in disciplinary action against those alleged to have harmed her.
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Who are our greatest rugby exports to Europe? The top 10
20 Nov 2024RNZ looks at the most successful players to leave our shores.
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The smack: How a family's plea to Oranga Tamariki for help unravelled
20 Nov 2024A family living in fear of their young son's increasingly dangerous behaviour asked for support. Instead, the agency turned its focus on his mum.
RNZ Music
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Is the music critic an endangered species in Aotearoa New Zealand?
Music critic and commentator, Elizabeth Kerr recalls feisty New Zealand music writers from last century, outlines her journey in a media landscape where arts coverage is shrinking, and offers some ideas for the restoration of music criticism for the 2024 Lilburn Lecture. Video, Audio
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New Horizons: 'Ono' from Moana & The Tribe
William Dart celebrates the return of Moana and the Tribe after a decade of recording silence with their new album Ono. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 17 November 2024
Marking World Day of the Poor in Hymns on Sunday this week. Pope Francis established this day in the Catholic liturgical calendar in 2017 - a Sunday set aside to reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel. This year's theme is "The prayer of the poor rises up to God". Audio
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Brass bands: "like a family"
British-born trumpeter, teacher and conductor Vickie van Uden talks about embracing the brass music whanau of Christchurch. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Data lacking on restraint and seclusion of children
about 1 hour agoThe Independent Children's Monitor says it cannot determine if there have been improvements since a 2020 report found both practices were used inappropriately. Audio
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'Don't crash': Olivia Podmore inquest hears of bullying claims
The young cyclist's coach told her she did not deserve to be at the Rio Olympic Games, a coroner's hearing has been told.
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'We know what to do': Why this veteran climate scientist is still an optimist
One of the first scientists to sound the alarm on climate change says "we've entered a brand new climate era" - but throwing soup at paintings isn't the answer.
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The man behind the fastest-moving women's sports league in the country
The Tauihi women's basketball league has tripled attendance and added its first international team. Is it a big, bold beacon for other sports to follow - or is…
What You Need to Know
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The Gangs Act 2024: What you need to know
10 minutes agoExplainer - How will new gang laws, inspired by Australia's, likely play out in New Zealand?
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Inquiry into abuse in care: What you need to know
The public inquiry into abuse in care was a long time coming. RNZ charts its timeline, and asks what happens next.
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What does a 'community work' sentence mean?
Philip Polkinghorne must do 150 hours of community work for drug possession. But what does that mean? Audio
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What to know about firework sales, bans and pets this Guy Fawkes
Explainer - When do fireworks go on sale? Where are they banned? And how do I protect my stressed-out pets? Here's what you need to know.
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Sir Robert Gillies' tangi: Fight continues for Māori 80 years after World War II
First Person - RNZ reporter Ashleigh McCaull reflects on her ties to the late last remaining member of the Māori Battalion.
Too many parts of NZ are becoming 'news deserts'
Analysis: NZME's proposal to shut 14 community newspapers risks removing a central or only source of verified local news for many.
The case for COPs (even this one)
Pacific Island nations and other vulnerable countries don't have a voice at the G20, but they make themselves heard at climate summits.
The Sampler: What to listen to this week
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