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Couple found dead had fallen in love with NZ, neighbour says
The British pair, who died in the Wellington suburb of Roseneath, are being remembered as "absolutely lovely".
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'Garbage time': When 500 million people change their spending, the world feels it
Analysis: China is not so in the midst of an economic crash as a slow decline of hope, Christian Yao writes.
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Children among 13 injured in Taranaki van crash
4 minutes agoTwo people have been flown to Waikato Hospital in serious condition.
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Live: Pakistan put Black Caps under pressure
5 minutes agoFollow all the action as New Zealand look to seal their ODI series at Seddon Park.
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Delays expected as large funeral procession travels from Wainuiomata to Plimmerton
about 1 hour agoVanessa Ritihia Houpapa was hit by a car on Thursday night.
'Something bad has happened' - Police converge as body found in Wellington suburb
Child was in car that rammed officers in Lower Hutt, police say
Politics
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New Zealand's concerns over Cook Islands' 'shadow fleet' revealed
8:05 am todayCook Islands-registered ship, Eagle S, was seized on Christmas day, 2024, in the Baltic Sea.
Government consulting with Māori landowners over changes to governing legislation
Health NZ reveals scrapped digital projects, says they're unrelated to staff data breach
Sport
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Watch: Olympic equestrian not slowing down after 215th title at 71
9:19 am todayMaurice Beatson is more than competitive on the Grand Prix circuit into his 70s. Audio
Man City's Haaland sidelined for up to seven weeks
More than 1000 rugby, league ex-players sign up for concussion lawsuit
Business
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All Body Shop stores close around country, 70 staff lose jobs
A message on the beauty retailer's website confirmed all retail locations were now permanently shut, and the online store was no longer processing orders.
Ponsonby Road's KOL added to Auckland restaurant closures
More than half of workers regret career choice - report
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30 with Guyon Espiner: Sam Neill on Brad Pitt, Jacinda Ardern and Vladimir Putin
The Kiwi actor also reveals his outlook on life, wine, Jacinda - and why he was never hooked by the lure of Hollywood fame.
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Does IKEA spell trouble for New Zealand furniture stores?
23 minutes agoWhile some businesses are bracing for impact when the Swedish flatpack giant arrives here later this year, others see it as just another shift in the market.
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Ponsonby Road's KOL added to Auckland restaurant closures
25 minutes agoOwners Sid and Chand Sahrawat will serve their last meals on Mother's Day before turning the tandoor-inspired spot into an "incubation" space.
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Ear crystals and strange tests: inside a dizziness clinic
Many New Zealanders put up with dizziness and vertigo. They don't have to. Sometimes there is a cure.
In Case You Missed It
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Here's who will play The Beatles in the four movies about the band
10:29 am todayAll four films about the members of The Beatles are set to be released concurrently in a "binge-able theatrical experience".
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Health NZ's scrapped digital projects revealed
12:20 pm todayThe agency has stopped or delayed 136 initiatives, including a much-lauded patient information system.
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PM doubles down on excluding Treaty bill submissions
12:17 pm todayBut legal scholars warn the move sets a worrying precedent.
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Patients have to travel seven hours or face losing eyesight
11:12 am todaySome were forced to move or choose not to access help due to costs and travel.
RNZ Music
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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
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The Sampler: New music to listen to this week
Tony Stamp reviews American songwriter Lucy Dacus's fourth album, the third solo LP from Ringlets guitarist László Reynolds and some blunt, pithy techno from Canada’s Marie Davidson.
In Depth
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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.
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Eden Park proposes university housing - without talking to university
The stadium trust said the suggestion was "in context of future possibilities". But it was already included in the fast-track law. Audio
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Health New Zealand under fire for inaccurate palliative care recruitment claims
The agency said it was advertising for a specialist doctor for dying children, but there were no ads online until after the shortage was revealed publicly. Audio
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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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?
Musk's grandfather and the 1930s movement aiming to merge the US, Canada and Greenland
A movement that wanted to merge North America into one nation and extend its borders might sound incredibly familiar.
After success with Boygenius, Lucy Dacus steps into the spotlight
Tony Stamp reviews American songwriter Lucy Dacus's fourth album, the third solo LP from Ringlets guitarist László Reynolds and some blunt, pithy techno from…