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Truck driver applied for another job over safety concerns before death
3:34 pm todayPhilip Holt was so concerned about safety standards, he had applied for another job.
Motorcycles with insignia will be seized under new gang patch law - police
Teacher aide hours: One-size-fits-all approach doesn't work, say principals
Politics
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Dame Jacinda to get UN leadership award
10:47 am todayShe will get the champion for global change award from the United Nations Foundation at a ceremony in New York tomorrow.
Gang patch ban: 'Subtle adaptations' of insignia already being seen
Youth on boot camp pilot re-offended five weeks after release
Sport
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Rising star Mathis called into All Blacks Sevens
3:51 pm todayCoach Tomasi Cama has named his squad for the first two tournaments of the season.
NRL: Warriors draw for 2025 season released
Basketball: Judd Flavell to take Tall Blacks in new direction
Business
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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
Which is the world's most expensive shopping street?
AFT Pharmaceuticals posts loss, but confident about summer sales
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What happens to mumfluencers when their kids grow up?
Some children of social media influencers are asking their parents not to post their photos anymore.
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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
In Case You Missed It
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The people of the hīkoi - and why they marched
7 minutes agoHikoi mō Te Tiriti has come to an end, going down in history as the largest march to Parliament in Aotearoa.
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Crypto king buys banana art for $10.5m, says he'll eat it
5:01 pm todayCryptocurrency platform TRON founder Justin Sun says he wants to honour the viral artwork's place in art history and popular culture by eating it.
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Government's policies dragging out recession, economists say
3:30 pm todaySlashing the budget deficit and reducing public debt are making matters worse for households and businesses, they say.
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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.
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
The 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
Explainer - 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
Tony Stamp looks at an exhaustive new collection from UK rave legends Underworld, folk musician Laura Marling motherhood-infused latest and Soft Power by…