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Country's biggest reggae music festival cancelled for 2026
Organisers say the decision came after they "carefully reviewed several challenging situations", including a tough economic climate.
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'I felt extremely exposed' - physio removed his top while massaging woman
Lance Easton had already asked the woman to remove her own top and didn't provide a towel.
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A volcano in Ethiopia erupted for the first time in 10,000 years
The long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano in the Afar region in Ethiopia's northeast roared to life, covering the neighboring villages in dust.
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Arsonist who caused millions of dollars in damage turns her back on court
Maya Moore dialled in remotely from Wellington's Arohata prison as she was sentenced to nine years.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Chatham Island wind farm to slash power prices, cut carbon emissions
25 Nov 2025It took two years to build the three wind turbines, storage battery and other infrastructure on the remote archipelago.
Motorcyclist dies in Ashburton crash
Man charged after 21yo died while hunting on Stewart Island
Politics
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Report suggests 330 surplus staff at Wellington City Council
25 Nov 2025PSA says analysis from Deloitte, which cost $435k, lacks a basic understanding of what the Council's role is.
Chris Bishop says he's not plotting to roll Christopher Luxon
Clean vehicle bill changes passed under urgency
Sport
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Tall Blacks' familiar foes first challenge in World Cup cycle
25 Nov 2025Tall Blacks want to "remember who we are" as World Cup cycle tips off against greatest rivals.
Football Fern Grace Wisnewski loving the sport again after mental health break
Peter Burling says control Team New Zealand wanted over him was 'just crazy'
Business
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Why has Black Friday become such a big deal?
25 Nov 2025Explainer - You can't turn around without seeing a Black Friday advert this week. But where did it come from? Audio
High beef prices hit McDonald's NZ's bottom line
Why a higher KiwiSaver balance could cost you at retirement
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In Case You Missed It
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Why has Black Friday become such a big deal?
25 Nov 2025Explainer - You can't turn around without seeing a Black Friday advert this week. But where did it come from?
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The controversial 1080 plan to kill feral cats
25 Nov 2025Some Stewart Islanders think they can wipe out predators. But there's a controversial part of the plan.
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How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand's law
25 Nov 2025A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the industry's wishlist, including giving it access to draft laws.
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Has the 'Temu effect' claimed another victim?
25 Nov 2025NZSale closed for business on Sunday and GrabOne went into liquidation last month, citing financial constraints.
RNZ Music
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Pixies deliver polished walk down unconventional memory lane
Fans soaked up the nostalgia of hearing 1990 album, Bossanova, followed by 1991’s Trompe le Monde in full on a glorious weekend of music in Auckland.
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Shayne Carter's symphonic opus
Songwriter Shayne Carter and NZSO conductor Hamish McKeich talk about Carter's first album with a symphony orchestra. Audio
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Tool dives into back catalogue for return to New Zealand
The US progressive rock band's New Zealand dates offered an enthralling two-hour show that included a few classics, and a tribute to Ozzy Ozbourne.
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Remembering Sir Donald
Tenor Simon O'Neill pays tribute to the great New Zealand bass-baritone Sir Donald McIntyre, who died earlier this month. Video, Audio
In Depth
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How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite the law
A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the industry's wishlist, including giving it access to draft laws. Audio
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Why are there so few rules for biodiversity-damaging cats?
The government seems uninterested in the problem, but there are many different people desperate to get cats under control - including a National Party MP.
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'Stone cold killer' feral cats officially designated predators
After initially suggesting feral cats stay out of the Predator Free plan, the government has done a U-turn, announcing they are now a target.
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Luxon's 'broken promise' on feral cats
The omission of feral cats from the country's Predator Free plan has perplexed conservationists. Audio
What You Need to Know
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Why has Black Friday become such a big deal?
Explainer - You can't turn around without seeing a Black Friday advert this week. But where did it come from? Audio
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Why you may pay more for parking on your summer holiday
Explainer - Whether you're a local or a tourist, you'll need to pay for parking at three top visitor destinations starting next month.
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How dangerous is asbestos in coloured sand?
Explainer - Why is asbestos such a worry, and what's the risk after coloured play sand has been revealed to be contaminated? Audio
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What gun reform proposals will change - and what they won't
Explainer - How will firearms proposals change access to guns in New Zealand? Here's what you need to know. Audio
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Comment & Analysis
Dead rats and discord: What next in the Peters-Seymour stoush?
Analysis: Expired vermin are a built-in feature of MMP, as every party makes compromises, writes Craig McCulloch.
Puberty blockers ban: Politicians overriding doctors sets dangerous precedent
Analysis: The government's ban on puberty blockers for gender-affirming care prioritises politics and ideology over decades of expert clinical guidance and… Audio
Did Plunket founder Truby King really believe in eugenics?
King's reputation has taken a battering due to his apparent association with eugenics - but is that fair, asks historian Barbara Brookes.
New index challenges common beliefs about drug use and harm in NZ
A common proxy for judging a drug's harm is the extent to which it is linked to dependency.