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Schools could be short 1250 teachers this year after forecast error
Significant teacher shortages are likely this year, the Ministry of Education is warning, and the shortfall could end up being more than 3000.
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Buyer's mortgagee sale battle as woman refuses to move out
42 minutes agoMatthew bought a house and settled a month ago - but he still can't get into the property.
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Americans voted for Trump. Did they vote for this?
Analysis - A majority may approve of him and a strong majority may have expected Trump's actions, but that doesn't mean most people agree with all of it.
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The mystery of the missing Great Barrier petrels
about 2 hours agoThey start as a downy ball of fluff on a remote New Zealand island. Then they fledge across the Pacific. Only a handful have ever been found again.
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Huge restoration project planned for three of NZ's largest islands
3 minutes agoThree of New Zealand's islands could become home to a massive pest eradication and ecosystem restoration project, thanks to partnership project with overseas charities.
An inside look at state-of-the-art research ship RV Sonne
Mongol gang members at Bay of Plenty tangi, expect disruptions police say
Politics
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Govt halal school lunches have contained ham - principal
20 Feb 2025Principals told Checkpoint that lunches for their Muslim students have contained ham, despite the consumption of pig products being forbidden in Islam. Audio
Christopher Luxon to travel to Vietnam for trip focused on economic growth
Judith Collins side-eyes Mark Mitchell on Labour's challenge over 'misogynistic comments'
Sport
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Tall Blacks score big win in Hong Kong
11 minutes agoThe Tall Blacks have started the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers with a 92-51 win over Hong Kong in Hong Kong.
Spanish court sentences ex-football boss Luis Rubiales to pay fine over kiss without consent
Gareth Anscombe makes first start in six years as Wales make wholesale changes
Business
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Property investors told not to count on same capital gains in future
21 minutes agoInvestors appear to be getting more active, but it comes with a warning.
Signs aligning for house prices to rise in 2025 - economist
How falling interest rates could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars
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Apple Cider Vinegar filled me with rage: The answer to Belle Gibson's lies is science'
Opinion - With the "continual elevation of quackery", it is more important than ever to elevate science, writes Juila Baird.
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Is it ever okay to snoop through your child's phone?
Some parents argue it's a blatant breach of privacy. Others say it's simply a necessary precaution in the modern world. But what do the experts think?
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Christopher Reeve doco earns Kiwi a BAFTA
"It's a really beautiful film about how families come together after trauma, how you can become closer to people when things happen that you would have otherwise thought would be devastating blows," says Kiwi producer Lizzie Gillett.
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The parents bringing back landline phones for their kids
Some parents want to avoid the pitfalls of smartphones and social media while keeping their kids connected to their friends. Home phones are helping.
In Case You Missed It
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Collins side-eyes Mitchell over 'misogynistic comments'
10 minutes agoAnswering on behalf of Minister for Women Nicola Grigg, Collins glanced at Mark Mitchell after his remarks about "perimenopausal" women was questioned.
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Could kawakawa be the new Ozempic?
42 minutes agoMāori have long used the native shrub as an anti inflammatory and for wounds. Now, it is hoped kawakawa could help with diabetes and obesity.
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Teen facing deportation granted New Zealand residency
6:32 am todayThe associate immigration minister's decision means while Daman Kumar can stay, his parents will not be granted a visa, and face deportation.
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Man killed by police was planning a mass shooting, former wife tells coroner
20 Feb 2025The former wife of a man killed in a shootout with police in Hamilton in 2021 believes he was about to carry out a mass shooting.
RNZ Music
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A musical child of the prairies
Violinist James Ehnes talks to RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump ahead of his concerts with the Auckland Philharmonia. Video, Audio
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The power of song
Founding member of the Soweto Gospel Choir, Shimmy Jiyane, talks with Bryan Crump ahead of the choir's Auckland Arts Festival concerts. Video, Audio
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'Born with blues in her blood': Soul and RnB powerhouse Deva Mahal
Daughter of Taj Mahal, Deva Mahal grew up Kaua'i, Hawaii, but discovered her voice in New Zealand. She has toured domestically and throughout the world, She speaks to Music 101 about her New Zealand Fringe Festival show and why music is in the blood. Audio
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In celebration of gay anthems
Jason Parker picks a selection of gay anthems for Music 101 ahead of his show, Little Gay In as part of this month’s Pride Festival. Audio
In Depth
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The mystery of the missing Great Barrier petrels
about 2 hours agoThey start as a downy ball of fluff on a remote New Zealand island. Then they fledge across the Pacific. Only a handful have ever been found again.
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Texts reveal govt was warned fast-track bill broke rules
Documents show a behind-the-scenes struggle to pass the contentious law.
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Some parts of Auckland are warmer than others
New research shows some parts of the city are up to 3C hotter than others, and experts say it's a concern.
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Plans for hotel and hostel surprise leafy suburb's residents
Plans for a hotel and student hostel at Auckland's Eden Park stadium have been revealed in the release of fast-track application documents.
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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It feels like there's been more plane crashes: Here's the truth
Analysis - Dramatic images of several prominent aircraft crashes in the US might make it seem like the skies are becoming more dangerous - but a look at the…
How a war on 'woke banking' could backfire on NZ
Analysis: NZ First's "woke banking" bill - takes aim at efforts to build sustainability concepts into investment practices, Martien Lubberink writes.
Loss of forests brought new birds to NZ during the last Ice Age – we’re witnessing a similar process now
When people arrived on the shores of Aotearoa New Zealand and began to turn the land to their needs, they set in motion great changes.
Online violence and misogyny on the rise - NZ needs tougher response
The Human Rights commission's claim the Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms was not fit for purpose apparently drew a sharp legal response from the…