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'Fear-based control': Youth MPs accuse govt of 'censoring' them
The government has denied the speeches were censored.
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Woman saves dog's bacon after being charged by big, hairy pig
A woman in the North Canterbury township of Pegasus was surprised to see a large pig wandering local streets before beating a retreat when it charged at her.
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'The Lord's team' - Savea weighs in on Moana situation
24 minutes agoWatch: The Super Rugby Pacific player of the year says that the competition needs Moana Pasifika in it.
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Victorian Premier 'horrified' as childcare worker charged with sexual assault
More than 1000 children aged between five months and two to be tested after man charged with sexual offending.
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'More people... are falling off the cliff': Foodbanks struggle ahead of winter surge
12:24 pm todayOne Auckland foodbank recently had to cap the number of people getting food parcels.
Six-month-old baby found with critical injuries in Foxton
Body found in water off Waiheke Island
Politics
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Youth MPs told to remove criticisms of government from speeches
11:18 am todayChanges had been made to at least one speech.
Government urges Pharmac, Medsafe to embrace artificial intelligence
ACT Party tried to get Treaty of Waitangi clause removed from education legislation
Sport
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Routliffe puts disrupted Wimbledon preparation behind her
2:29 pm todayNew Zealand tennis ace has had a far from ideal lead-up to Wimbledon with her regular doubles partner out with injury. Audio
Rugby: Māori All Blacks seek another big scalp as Scotland loom
Can training and technology solve the ACL crisis in women's football?
Business
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Revealed: How much supermarket prices have gone up since 2022
7:34 am todayOver the last three years, Checkpoint has been tracking a weekly shop from the same suburb at a Woolworths and PAK'nSAVE supermarket. Audio
Concerns about energy security prompt hunt for more power
Warm weather cools Warehouse Group's profits
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The bill that's left people dazed, confused and angry
2:05 pm todayA look at what the Regulatory Standards Bill will do, and why there's no clear answer to the question of whether it will achieve its aims.
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'Andrew has attempted to learn French through osmosis. The experiment has failed'
28 Jun 2025Friday was the last day of term and most schools have issued children's mid-year reports, but don't expect any Miss Trunchbull-style snark, educators say.
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Review: F1: The Movie is a stunning triumph… of product placement
27 Jun 2025Brad Pitt cements his image as the overconfident, middle-aged male ideal in a film that's also a billboard.
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Kiwis get set to rock the stage at Glastonbury Festival
27 Jun 2025Nadia Reid is amongst a group of New Zealanders playing at the massive music festival, with rumours swirling that Lorde may also make a surprise appearance.
RNZ Music
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Conductor Adam Johnson
Canadian conductor Adam Johnson is in New Zealand to conduct this year's NZSO National Youth Orchestra. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 29 June 2025
It’s the middle of winter, and we’re celebrating the season in this week’s programme with some carols of the snowy variety: it’s the perfect time of year to sing In the Bleak Midwinter! Audio
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Tim Finn: from the Enz to the Opera
Ahead of the debut broadcast in Aotearoa, Tim Finn talks to RNZ Concert about his opera "Ihitai Avei’a - Star Navigator": the story of the Tahitian navigator Tupaia, who guided Cook to Aotearoa. Audio
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Live Jazz: Heather Webb - Parallax
Webb's music explores the connections between music and science by weaving improvised jazz with the structure of the universe. New compositions see Matariki star cluster data converted into music, and a musical interpretation of Einstein's wave-particle duality. Audio
In Depth
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Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
After internal alarm about an official's dealings with the alcohol industry, new rules of engagement are being drawn up.
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What the 'Godfather of Human Rights' says about the world today
Ken Roth tells RNZ Israel has clearly committed "war crimes" in Gaza - and he condemns Hamas' 7 October attacks. Audio
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Scoring the government against its own targets
Four of the nine key targets are behind track or face significant risks. But two are ahead of schedule.
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Principals fight 'discriminatory' breakaway first XV competition
A group of more than 40 co-ed principals have written to rugby officials asking for action against plans for a new competition among boys-only schools. Audio
What You Need to Know
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Can US Customs search your phone? What you need to know
Explainer - When travelling to America as a tourist or on a visa, US Customs have the right to search your devices - as do many other countries. Audio
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Healthy Homes, KiwiSaver, Jobseeker and more - What's changing on 1 July?
Explainer - From Tuesday, new rules are affecting everything from Healthy Homes to ACC to Jobseeker and KiwiSaver. Here's a roundup. Audio
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Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Explainer - The government has changed regulations on several medications. Here's what you need to know about melatonin, ADHD medicine and psilocybin access. Audio
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Ozempic is just days away in New Zealand: what to know
Explainer - The celebrity weight loss and diabetes drug should be on shelves within days.
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Questions museum visitors should ask themselves this school holidays
Analysis - Like all forms of storytelling, museums present the past in particular ways.
Why Trump needs the world to believe Iran's nuclear program is 'obliterated'
Analysis - Evidence that Iran retains the capability to manufacture nuclear weapons or to restart its program after daring US bombing raids would raise an…
'Daddy has to sometimes use strong language': NATO's Trump flattery
Analysis - There is nothing subtle about NATO's strategy to keep the US president on board. Audio
Are we one bad rainstorm away from disaster?
Analysis - Slash and slash management rules are a cause for serious concern as the government looks to further amend the Resources Management Act.