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There was a time when Kiwi kids could not wait to fly the coop, but figures show times have changed. Audio
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Goverment looking at AI tutors for kids
Artificial Intelligence has a big future with tasks like helping kids to learn and assessing medical results, says Cabinet Minister Judith Collins.
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How private is your work chat, really?
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Still hungry after porridge? How to make it more filling
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No funding for $200 million worth of planned upgrades at Ōhakea air force base
7:57 am todayTwo hundred million dollars' worth of upgrades for the Ōhakea air force base which include building new accommodation for staff have been put on ice due to budget constraints.
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'We weren't there listening': Labour's plan to win back Auckland
8:28 am todayThe party admits they didn't reach Super City residents ahead of last year's election.
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Boot camp policy will 'punish trauma' - abuse survivor
Sport
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New Zealand diver Lizzie Roussel returns to Olympics
8:26 am todayRoussel will have a special supporter alongside her for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Euro 2024 - Dutch reach quarter-finals
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The hangi shop filling bellies with kai Māori
2 Jul 2024Boil-up, hangi and fry bread sit alongside more traditional fast food offerings.
Fewer than a third of institutional investors have net zero emissions plan - survey
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The Coffin Confessor: 'I hold their secrets dearly'
Bill Edgar makes it his business to attend to the wishes of the dying, no matter what the request. Audio
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Why is George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four still relevant 75 years later?
In the 75 years since it was published, few other novels in the English canon have had the cultural impact of George Orwell's 1984. Audio
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Fake cows and sheep net award for vet teachers
Dog vomit, fake blood, and a full size fake cow have won Massey's vet teachers an international prize for their work replacing live animals with models in the classroom. Audio
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Hunters hope to donate a half-tonne of venison every month
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The Coffin Confessor: 'I hold their secrets dearly'
2 Jul 2024Bill Edgar makes it his business to attend to the wishes of the dying, no matter what the request.
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Why time feels like it 'speeds up' as we age
2 Jul 2024The perception of time going faster seems to be a large part of what happens when a person gets older, an expert says. Audio
RNZ Music
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Anna Coddington: From Long Covid to creating music for the dancefloor
The acclaimed singer-songwriter had to strengthen her voice to create new bilingual album 'Te Whakamiha'. Audio
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New video series: Imposter
Imposter is an insight into the journey of Māori musicians who are growing in their confidence, music, culture, and identity. With music as the vessel, this series aims to inspire more rangatahi Māori in their journey of overcoming self-doubt.
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Aaron Frazer on new music and breaking up: 'It sucks, but it’s not forever'
Soul singer Aaron Frazer’s new album Into the Blue charts the difficult months after a breakup and his decision to move to the other side of America. Audio
The album, however, has a sense of optimism and resilience. Audio
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The Mixtape: DJ and producer Lord Echo
Our guest picking the music is rurally-based, internationally-touring DJ Lord Echo aka Mike Fabulous. Audio
In Depth
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Goverment looking at AI tutors for kids
Artificial Intelligence has a big future with tasks like helping kids to learn and assessing medical results, says Cabinet Minister Judith Collins.
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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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The making of NZ's newest government organisation
A new Sports Integrity Commission has launched after six years of damning reviews.
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What is 'loss-reactive shoplifting?' An expert explains
Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's lawyer says 'loss-reactive shoplifting' caused her to take nearly $9000 worth of clothes. But what does this term mean?
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Biden v Trump debate: When is it, and how you can watch from NZ
It's Biden-Trump round two as the first debate of the US presidential election kicks off Friday at 1pm NZ time. Here's what you need to know. Audio
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What to do - and what not to do - in a power cut
The East Coast, Northland and Coromandel have all been plunged into darkness recently. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
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