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Brown appointed prominent gas lobbyist against official advice
A top government minister personally added a fossil fuel lobbyist to the shortlist of candidates to help govern the country's main energy-saving agency. Audio
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Live: Waves Cyclone Alfred's edge hitting Australia's coast
about 1 hour agoMeanwhile, Facebook has apologised for blocking searches about the storm.
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Reserve Bank governor's mystery resignation - what happens next?
about 1 hour ago'These things happen' was all the chair of the Reserve Bank really had to say about the sudden departure of governor Adrian Orr, writes Gyles Beckford. Audio
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'One more big push': Latham eyes Champions Trophy prize after big win
about 1 hour agoThe Black Caps have "ticked al the boxes so far" and need one final effort in Dubai, wicketkeeper Tom Latham says. Audio
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Brain tumour registry: 'We're missing across the whole research spectrum'
about 1 hour agoBrain cancer is the biggest cancer killer of people under 40 - but in New Zealand there is no register to keep track of the deadly disease.
Why more police are using number-plate spotting tech
Why is New Zealand garlic so expensive?
Politics
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One school fails to prove it's teaching reading, writing and maths an hour a day
6:34 am todayOne of 11 schools found in breach of government requirements to teach reading, writing and maths for an hour a day has yet to prove it complies with the rule.
Will NZ follow the UK in cutting foreign aid to boost defence spending?
Military tech moves: Lots of talk, and lots of drones
Sport
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Queensland Reds let players opt out of Crusaders clash as Cyclone Alfred nears Australia
7:55 am todayReds coach Les Kiss says he will support any player who wants to opt out of Sunday's Crusaders match and return home as a cyclone threatens the east coast of Australia.
Defending champion Nele Gilis-Coll knocked out early at NZ Squash Open
Steve Smith retires from one-day internationals
Business
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What does Orr's resignation mean for interest rates?
about 1 hour agoOne economist says more information is needed from the Reserve Bank board about what has gone on. Audio
Housing downturn over, Corelogic says
Adrian Orr's resignation as Reserve Bank head a 'personal decision' - Reserve Bank chair
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What happens when a makeup artist loses his sight?
Ari Kerssens grew up watching queer makeup artists on YouTube and enrolled in a makeup course towards the end of school. It all changed when he lost most of his sight at age 19, writes Jogai Bhatt. Video
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The 'strange process' that got Badjelly on TV
For over 50 years, Spike Milligan's deliciously pernicious witch Badjelly has been hugely popular in New Zealand, but the story of how it was brought to modern-day screen life is complicated. Audio
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NZ author named on list of Women's Prize for Fiction longlist
Saraid de Silva's Amma is in the running for the $68,000 international writing prize. Audio
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What we learned from Meghan Markle's new Netflix show
Meghan arranges a small bouquet of flowers for her guests and makes some truffle popcorn in case they want a "late night nibble."
In Case You Missed It
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Why is New Zealand garlic so expensive?
7:31 am todaySomeone once said shallots are for babies, garlic is for heroes, but you may have to pay heroic prices for the home grown stuff.
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Why Donald Trump's Ukraine U-turn is a fork in the road
7:52 am todayWith the US and Europe now deeply divided, New Zealand may have to take sides.
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Cook Strait Bluebridge ferry helped to dock by tug boat
7:49 am todayA Bluebridge spokesperson said there were no faults with the vessel and it was the masters decision to request support in high or gusty winds.
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Group behind pride colours on Wellington crossing comes forward
5 Mar 2025A Wellington woman has come forward as part of a group that added the colours of the transgender pride flag to a pedestrian crossing in the suburb of Berhampore…
RNZ Music
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'He was always aware of his mortality' The story behind the final album from The Chills
The final album by Dunedin band The Chills Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs is a passion project led by the band's late frontman, Martin Phillipps. Audio
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Ashley Brown and music beyond NZTrio
After 23 years, cellist Ashley Brown is leaving NZTrio. He speaks with RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump. Audio
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Aussie trio The Necks head to Auckland for a single show, without a plan
What will The Necks play at their Auckland Town Hall show on 7 March? No one - including the three band members - will know until they're actually playing it. Video, Audio
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Chamber Music: Duo Enharmonics
LISTEN: Duo Enharmonics specialise in Piano Four Hands - music played by two performers on one piano. Nicole Chao and Beth Chen formed Duo Enharmonics in 2017 and they’ve been playing virtuosic and emotionally-thrilling music ever since.
In Depth
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Autistic man in seclusion stuffs paper in ears to escape noise
about 1 hour agoJay is sensitive to sound, but is locked in a compulsory care unit right next to a construction site.
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Canadian billionaire tight-lipped on NZME share purchase
James Grenon has spent $9 million to take his shareholding in NZME to 9.3 percent.
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Yachting NZ boss steps down amid major reset
David Abercrombie's resignation coincides with the beleaguered national body pushing forward with a "transformation plan" while it remains under external…
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Alarm raised over 'dangerous' Man Up programme
Police and the courts continue to use Destiny's programme, despite long-time concerns. Audio
What You Need to Know
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The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know
Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms? Audio
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Was the Mangawhai storm a tornado? Here's what science tells us
Explainer: The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far.
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January's Auckland rail shutdown: What you need to know
The January shutdown was to allow for KiwiRail to complete rail rebuild works that are crucial to the successful opening of City Rail Link in 2026.
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The tikanga dos and don'ts of pounamu
Want to gift someone pounamu - or buy it for yourself? Here's what master carvers and other kaitiaki would like you to know.
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Donald Trump's big gamble
Analysis - Tariffs against Canada and Mexico deal a fresh shock to a slowing economy.
The atmosphere is getting better at cleaning itself - but that’s not all good news
The atmosphere makes its own 'detergent' to clean away noxious gases.
5 years on, Covid remains NZ's most important infectious disease
Analysis: On Friday it is five years since Covid-19 was first reported in New Zealand, and it continues to remain Aotearoa's most harmful disease demanding a…
How Trump changed the world in a month
Analysis - Donald Trump spent the first month of his second term dismantling the global system the United States spent the past 80 years building, writes CNN's…