The Briefing
New Zealand
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Man charged with murder over Foxton Beach baby death
about 1 hour agoThe baby was found with critical injuries at the end of June this year, but died in hospital a few days later.
New Ashburton Mayor Liz McMillan ready to 'walk the walk'
Rolleston Pak'nSave's mixed reception on opening day
Politics
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Shipbuilder for new Interislander ferries announced
3:37 pm todayGuangzhou Shipyard International will build the two new Interislander ferries, set arrive in four years time, the government has announced.
PPTA teachers strike on day of NCEA exams - the dates to know
Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament's standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, haka
Sport
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Silver Ferns selector resigns, hits out at Netball NZ after coaching saga
4:32 pm todayGail Parata says Dame Noeline's standing down sends a "chilling message to every coach in Aotearoa".
Kiwis v Toa Samoa: Six players from Kiwis's 2023 title-winning side return
League: Four new caps in Kiwi Ferns squad
Business
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Yum cha restaurants are running out of steam
10:28 am todayCrippled by debt and the economy, established, authentic eateries are now facing increasing competition.
Nobel economics prize winners show 'growth cannot be taken for granted'
PGG Wrightson chairs ousted by foreign shareholders
More News & Current Affairs
In Case You Missed It
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Explosive email accuses Te Pāti Māori MP of $133k overspend
5:18 pm todayIn an explosive late-night email, the party released files making a series of allegations about one of their own members of parliament.
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Mother and son killed as industrial heater sets bedroom alight
1:43 pm todayNeighbours heard explosions and yelling during the blaze that ripped through Kellyanne Kemble's home.
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Documentary star Isey Cross has died, aged 106
12:01 pm todayThe documentary followed Isey Cross and her son James Cross preparing for her 100th birthday.
RNZ Music
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What piece of classical music do you love the most?
It could be an amazing movie score that stops you in your tracks, the music you walked down the aisle to, or an opera aria that sends chills down your spine. Request it here, now and listen to RNZ Concert on Labour Day Monday.
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A touch of the modern
French conductor Pierre Bleuse chats with RNZ Concert ahead of directing the Auckland Philharmonia in a deliberately diabolical programme. Audio
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Unwrapping Beethoven's Seventh Symphony
Audiences at Opus Orchestra's next concerts get to delve deep into one of Beethoven's best-loved works. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 12 October 2025
Happy Birthday to English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams – born 12 October 1872. Find out how this 'cheerful agnostic' had a major impact on 20th century western hymnody. In this week's programme, we’re featuring his arrangements of tunes, as well as some he composed himself. Audio
In Depth
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'Completely incoherent': Experts condemn government's weaker methane target
After cutting methane targets, New Zealand has a choice: shoulder the burden at huge cost - or cause more warming to the planet.
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Inside the Silver Ferns camp as coaching controversy continues to echo
Amid the fallout from the dispute that has sidelined coach Dame Noeline Taurua, the Silver Ferns are tuning out the public noise and turning inward.
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Easier surgeries siphoned to private sector, data shows
Outsourcing risks creating a two-tier health system and may compromise training, senior doctors have warned. Audio
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ACC disputes company accused of 'cut-and-paste' decisions
Three complainants were sent rulings on their case reviews that contained identical text, their lawyers say. Audio
What You Need to Know
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Everything you need to know about changes to Jobseeker
Explainer - Thousands of young people will no longer be eligible for Jobseeker payments. Here's what we know. Audio
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How fake doctors are trying to sell you weight loss drugs
Explainer - The popularity of Wegovy and Ozempic has seen a flood of ads pop up. Who can you trust?
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What Auckland's new housing plan means for the city's future
Explainer - After raucous debate, the council has approved housing intensification - but what will that look like?
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What are the 10 warning signs of dementia?
Explainer - With cases on the rise in New Zealand, what should families be looking for?
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Comment & Analysis
Europe worries it’s already at war - and America hasn’t noticed
Analysis: For 80 years Europe considered its peace inviolate. Now, it can no longer be sure.
Trump exerted leverage for Gaza deal but tough questions remain
Analysis: There are a host of unresolved issues that could still trip up implementation of the initial phase and impede progress toward the next, analysts say. Audio
Can Trump really win a Nobel Peace Prize? Yes: here’s how
His supporters say he deserves the prize already, while his detractors mock the pursuit entirely - pointing to his controversial policies as disqualifying.
Not voting in local elections is rational: voters need better reasons to engage
On the available evidence, more than half of New Zealand voters think the effort to vote in local elections is unlikely to be worth the return.