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'Dying right in front of my eyes' - cancer patient's last chance dash to Australia
Dozens of doctors have signed an open letter to the prime minister, pleading for change to the access of treatments. Audio
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Henare farewells Parliament, tells MPs to move away from 'gotcha style politics'
about 1 hour agoHenare says he isn't surprised to see the "waning of trust and belief in this institution".
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Kākāriki karaka eggs flown to Christchurch
44 minutes agoEggs from the country's rarest parakeet have been retrieved from a nest inside a Nelson sanctuary and flown to Christchurch in a bid to help the species recover.
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Why Iran is targeting UAE more than other Gulf states
about 1 hour agoMore than a week on, upscale neighbourhoods in Dubai are still being littered with shards of broken glass.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Some Aucklanders 'very wound up' over housing intensification plans
5:57 pm todayThe council would be asking the government to allow more housing density within 10km of the city.
Woman dies, child hurt after car crashes into cafe on Auckland’s North Shore
Selwyn District could drastically limit rates rises but it comes at a cost
Politics
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Primary teachers' union angry over govt's individual pay rise offer
Schools could offer staff on individual agreements a 2.5 percent pay rise from 20 March.
Labour reshuffle: Willow-Jean Prime loses education portfolio
NZ First calls for Covid-19 inquiry focused on vaccine injuries
Sport
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Iranian football team member granted asylum changes mind, will return to Iran
One of the seven members of the Iranian team granted protection visas has asked to be returned to Iran.
NRL: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster responds to Will Warbrick contract rumours
Recap: White Ferns pull off series sweep against Zimbabwe
Business
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Medicinal cannabis company shuts down
3:17 pm todayThe cannabis company says the current regulatory environment has made it "very challenging for manufacturers to operate sustainably at scale".
Airfares were already up 77 percent - is another rise fair?
AI company Anthropic expands to NZ and Australia
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In Case You Missed It
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Katie Perry wins long-running legal battle against Katy Perry
1:15 pm todayAustralian fashion designer Katie Perry has won her battle with international pop star Katy Perry in a long-running trademark case.
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Tech entrepreneur donating hundreds of thousands to political parties
3:59 pm todayBrian Cartmell, a Queenstown-based expat American, has given big donations to ACT, National, NZ First and the Opportunity party.
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Where are the country's most - and least - affordable houses?
3:19 pm todayAffordability is at the best level in almost a decade, but the effect is not being felt evenly.
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Why Donald Trump can't explain the start - or the end - of the war in Iran
12:18 pm todayAnalysis - The US president's trusty technique of sowing confusion to postpone reckonings is beginning to fail.
RNZ Music
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Philosophy and all that jazz
For his latest album, saxophone player and composer Jake Baxendale has set the ancient Chinese text the Tao Te Ching to music. Video, Audio
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NZTrio: Magnifique
NZTrio's diverse "Magnifique" programme spans from French Romantic elegance to contemporary New Zealand landscapes.
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Christchurch Symphony Orchestra at The Piano
The CSO brings together three masters – Albinoni, CPE Bach, and Haydn – to showcase the evolution of orchestral music from the intricate melodies of the Baroque to the burgeoning drama of the early Classical era.
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Hymns on Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Graduate Choir starts off this week’s show with a spiritual - Ain’a that good news! The Auckland-based ensemble is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Audio
In Depth
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Tech entrepreneur donating hundreds of thousands to political parties
Brian Cartmell, a Queenstown-based expat American, has given big donations to ACT, National, NZ First and the Opportunity party.
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Where New Zealand's apples and avocados are going
The world is eating our lunch, as nearly nine out of 10 apples go offshore.
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Three Kiwi staples that almost entirely end up offshore
The world at our breakfast table: We're so good at producing some daily staples that 95% are exported.
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Why New Zealand is lagging on rooftop solar - despite falling costs
It is one of the cheapest ways to cut power bills - yet documents reveal the government shelved a subsidy. Audio
What You Need to Know
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How NZ supply chains are being thrown into chaos
Explainer - The war raging in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains, but what exactly does that mean? Audio
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
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How March Madness may make your Monday morning commute longer
Explainer - If your Monday morning commute feels a little madder than usual this week, it's not just you. Audio
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Why betting on online prediction markets is now illegal
Explainer - What to know about New Zealand's crackdown on betting on the future. Audio
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Comment & Analysis
Does Donald Trump even know what’s happening in Iran?
Analysis: There are no signs that the US President's decisions on the war will be grounded in reality any time soon.
Commercial space technology is shaping the Iran war – the law can’t keep up
A combination of advanced battlefield tactics and the rapid commercialisation of space technology means international law is now falling well behind.
Luxon doubles down as more worrying polling emerges
Analysis: It's a bold prime minister who assumes the support of his entire caucus after one of his worst weeks in the job. Audio
Meet 'Tous', an entirely new kind of mammal
A plantation worker photographed the animal thought to have been dead for 6000 years.