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After attempt on his life, Trump sees moment for unity
"This is a chance to bring the whole country, even the whole world, together," Trump says of his speech to the Republican convention later this week.
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The future of our Disability Support System should heed the lessons of our past failings
First person - State care was a dehumanising and lonely existence for Lusi Faiva.
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'The jury is out': How much can Starmer change in Britain?
The Conservative Party has paid the price for the dilapidated state of the UK and Keir Starmer's new Labour government will have its work cut out to fix it, says author Will Hutton. Audio
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Immigration staff stood down over 'inappropriate' messages
Immigration NZ has confirmed eight staff were stood down in the past several weeks, over "a series of what appear to be inappropriate and unprofessional Teams chats".
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New Zealand
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Fertile land needs protection under housing plan
15 Jul 2024An Auckland councillor says the government's plan to boost housing is just more "Wellington officials determining what is right for our area".
Northland school board pleads guilty to charges after fatal school caving trip in 2023
Questions raised over new phone-based job seeker management
Politics
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Minister was warned 'careful' talks needed with Korea before ferry cancellations
15 Jul 2024Despite officials warning about diplomatic risks, a call was only put in to Korea the afternoon of the announcement. Audio
Trade Minister Todd McClay in Italy for G7 meeting
GCSB practices 'could be improved', review of IPAC hacking response finds
Sport
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Argentina beat Colombia to clinch record 16th Copa America
15 Jul 2024Defending champions Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 in Florida.
Black Foils finish Sail GP season in third after Spain win shoot-out
Spain strike late to beat England 2-1 and win Euro 2024
Business
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'Worst since 2007': Poor retail sales behind services slump
New Zealand's services sector has plumbed new depths with another record fall in activity.
Housing prices and sales drop around New Zealand
Retailers struggling as electronic card spending falls, costs increase
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Featured stories
Fifty years of Dungeons & Dragons
Players of this complex and very social game have been fighting monsters and weaving fantastical stories for half a century. Audio
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EJ Barnes on singing Led Zeppelin: 'You want to go for it full-force'
EJ Barnes - daughter of Jimmy - joins the local supergroup Come Together for three Led Zeppelin tribute shows in Aotearoa this month. Video, Audio
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Herbie Hancock: 'What I am is a human being'
Jazz giant Herbie Hancock visits New Zealand for two shows this October. Audio
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How to raise a good dog - tips from the stars of The Dog House NZ
In their new book Good Dogs, Helen and Gavin Cook share advice from 15 years of canine fostering and rescue. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Explorer's remains lost for 160 years now reburied
15 Jul 2024A renowned explorer who gave Australia its name has been reburied in the village of his birth in the United Kingdom.
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Celebrating lust and gluttony on K' Road
14 Jul 2024A first-of-its-kind restaurant month highlights the Auckland street's gastronomic options - as well as its history as NZ's home of sex. Audio
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Lobbyists: What do they do and why the bad rep?
14 Jul 2024Lobbyists are often portrayed as political bogeymen (or women). But what do they actually do and how? The House chats with two of them. Audio
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Herbie Hancock tells RNZ how he got his start with Miles Davis
14 Jul 2024Sixty years ago, jazz giant Herbie Hancock's life was changed for ever, when he got wind Miles Davis was looking for him.
RNZ Music
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40 years of The Jesus and Mary Chain: ‘These days it's Jim and William Reid being themselves’
Scottish brothers Jim and William Reid have now learned how to recover from the "horrendous arguments" that tore their alternative rock band apart in the '90s. Audio
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New Horizons: Mid-Year Catch-Up
Time for regrets and fond memories, as William Dart looks back over music that, for one reason or another, didn't make New Horizons playlists this year - from Moondog pairing up with Julie Andrews, Erica Miller and Little Miss Cornshucks to the hypnotic tune-weaving of Erny Belle and the glorious life-affirmations of Casual Healing. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 14 July 2024
It's Sea Sunday today, remembering and celebrating those whose workplace is the sea with hymns including Eternal Father (the 'Navy Hymn') and Will your anchor hold. Audio
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Inside Out: Sons of Thunder
Ella Fitzgerald sings Rodgers & Hart; Dexter Gordon gets moody; and Wellington 8-piece The Jac brings the thunder. Audio
In Depth
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Mountain biker confirmed in NZ Olympic team after 'stressful' two weeks
Sammie Maxwell has been conditionally selected in the team for the Paris Games after officials make final call on "incredibly complex" case.
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US presidential debate: What the data shows about who said what
An RNZ analysis of the first US presidential debate shows Trump dominated the first debate by more than 1000 words.
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'Pitiful' alcohol levy hike adds less than half a cent to price of beer
The levy has been raised but by less than half the amount that would even cover inflation.
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New Zealand's future in 'a world without China'
China is in trouble and Aotearoa needs to find its way out of a relying on it so much, geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan says.
What You Need to Know
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All you need to know about time of use charging
Explainer - The schemes aim to get traffic off roads at peak times while raising money for transport infrastructure. Here's how they could work in Auckland.
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What to know as Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting trial begins
Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charges, which he denies. The trial will determine whether he should be held criminally liable in the death of…
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Gulf Harbour body discovery: What we know so far
The remains of a woman were found inside a bag fished out of the sea in Gulf Harbour. Here's what we know so far.
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What are Mayoral Relief Funds and do they actually help?
We often see mayoral relief funds set up after a natural disaster. But the amount of financial assistance they provide pales in comparison to clean-up costs…
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NZ, US and allies may send a message to China with ship sinking exercise
Analysis - The militaries of 30 countries, led by the US, are teaming up for a military exercise that marks new tensions in relations with China, Phil…
Ask Susan: What happened when the government gave cheap home loans?
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
What the review of NZ's workplace safety rules must get right
Opinion - Simply reducing red tape won't fix the deeper problems, work health and safety experts say.
Trump rally shooting hardly surprising, amid violent political rhetoric
Analysis - Anyone closely following US politics will not be surprised that the violent rhetoric has been upgraded to an assassination attempt on a candidate…