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Why betting on prediction markets is now illegal in NZ
Explainer - Prediction markets try to figure out the future - but New Zealand has just cracked down on their presence in this country. Here's what you need to know. Audio
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'It's like a nightmare': Firefighters battle ACC for cover
about 1 hour agoPeter Ottley still remembers his world turning upside down, but all he has got since is apologies. Audio
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How to catch and move the country's tiniest bird
about 1 hour agoIf you want to catch a tiny bird and move it to a new home, you need expert help and your car's aircon. Audio
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Government deciding if US should get access to NZ biometric data
about 1 hour agoOfficials are in talks with the US about a new travel deal.
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New Zealand
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Beatings, whipping, withholding food: Guardian pleads guilty over 8-year-old boy's death
7:04 am todayPauline Timu, the legal guardian and great Aunt of Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Façade, subterfuge, fraud: Immigration adviser's string of upset clients
New Zealander of the Year 2026 finalists reflect 'heart and soul' of Aotearoa
Politics
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Clampdown on unpaid court fines returns more than $700k
4:58 am todayThe justice minister said a trial that saw the cars of people who hadn't paid their court fines clamped had been so successful the government was expanding it.
Is it time to abandon postal voting for local elections?
Bike group praises government proposal to let under 12s cycle on footpaths
Sport
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Darts: Beau Greaves becomes first woman to throw a perfect leg
8:41 am todayThe 22-year-old Englishwoman has nailed a nine-darter to create history.
Black Caps fight back to eliminate co-hosts Sri Lanka from T20 World Cup
Super Rugby: The $600k hurdle keeping Moana Pasifika out of Tonga
Business
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Air NZ slumps to half-year loss as severe disruptions bite
36 minutes agoThe airline posted a bottom-line loss of $40m in the six months ended December 2025.
Young women being left behind in property market
What can you do if you can't afford a loan?
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Health worker snoops through ex and his new girlfriend's medical records
6:56 am todayA medical professional claims she tapped into a health agency database because she was worried a heroin user was looking after her children.
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Xi's military purges could hinder China's ability to fight
7:01 am todayA report has found 36 generals and lieutenant generals have been officially purged since 2022.
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Homes evacuated in Central Otago after fire threatens properties
7:09 am todayFire and Emergency says a large grass fire in Central Otago has now been contained.
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Fact check: Trump makes false claims in State of the Union address
25 Feb 2026The US president made a number of false and misleading claims, including saying cheating is "rampant" in its elections.
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 22 February 2026
It’s the first Sunday of Lent – the period in the liturgical calendar of preparation for Easter. Hymns include Forty days and forty nights, and a beautiful Lenten anthem by 16th century English composer Richard Farrant: Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake. Audio
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Inside Out: To Our Land
Nick Tipping features two new NZ jazz albums on the show this week: guitarist Lockie Bennett rekindles a hard bop vibe with his trio album, and Greece-based James Wylie's 'To Our Land' is a call for social justice. Audio
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Twenty-five years of Morning Melodies
Daniel Clarke, director of Auckland Live, speaks with RNZ Concert ahead of the first gig of the 25th season of the popular daytime concerts in the North Shore suburb of Takapuna. Audio
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Equal opportunities at the keyboard
Rhonda Boyle reckons it's time pianists with small hands got a fair go. Audio
In Depth
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Youth motocross in focus as Coroner orders joint inquest
The deaths of four young riders over two years will be examined together, with the inquest expected to place the safety of the sport under scrutiny.
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What went wrong at New Zealand Cricket?
In a flurry of open dispute, NZ Cricket lost its chief executive. But still, none of the disagreements have been resolved.
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Are we stuck in a 'crisis and response' pattern?
Experts say the bill for disasters will only continue to rise unless we make changes.
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How poo-detecting dogs can help native birds flourish
Kiwi have started to hatch on Waiheke Island and may thrive with the help of special detection dogs helping eliminate the last of the island's pests.
What You Need to Know
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Why betting on prediction markets is now illegal in NZ
8 minutes agoExplainer - Prediction markets try to figure out the future - but New Zealand has just cracked down on their presence in this country. Here's what you need to… Audio
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Could NZ seriously boycott the Football World Cup?
Explainer - Talk of boycotting the World Cup in the US have grown overseas. Could New Zealand actually skip it - and what do fans think?
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What the law says about dog attacks - and how it could change
Explainer - A woman was killed by a dog this week, the latest in a series of fatalities. What exactly are the laws? Audio
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Why are cicadas so darned loud this time of year?
Explainer - It's the season, and you can't miss the buzzy chorus. So how do these insects make so much noise, and is it dangerous?
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Why we need new ways to protect rivers from extreme weather
Analysis: In the summer of 2022, extreme heat and unprecedented drought drove parts of the world's third-largest river, the Yangtze, to dry up.
Buying a car? Here’s what you need to know about new safety ratings
Explainer - Significant changes have been announced for the way car safety is assessed across Australia and New Zealand.
Primary care under unprecedented strain worldwide
Analysis: Strengthening primary care is not just another reform. It is the only path to a sustainable health system. Countries that fail to recognise this are…
Delving into 'deep time': What New Zealand's ancient past reveals about its present
Known as the New Zealand Geological Timescale, it has just undergone its most comprehensive revision in 20 years.