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'Faults absolutely everywhere': New studies reveal North Island's hidden quake risk
Studies are investigating potential faults beneath Auckland, newly identified fault lines in Wairarapa and signs of past shaking near Hamilton. Audio
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Israel launching 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran
about 1 hour agoThe Iranian state broadcaster reported an explosion in the western part of the city.
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Watch: Govt sends Hercules to aid NZers in Middle East
about 1 hour agoMinister of Defence Judith Collins said the government's immediate priority is supporting New Zealanders in the Middle East.
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Tenancy Tribunal backs pensioner landlord’s termination of unsafe Auckland rental
30 minutes agoThe man rented the Auckland home he had inherited from his mother to a couple after they approached him "desperate for a place to live".
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Hamilton man convicted for violent crime spree
11:54 am todayA man who tried to stop another man from stealing his car ended up being punched in the face multiple times during a violent struggle.
Fronts expected to bring heavy rain to deep south
Road blocked in Otago due to crash
Politics
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Christopher Luxon says Cabinet colleagues back him - 'all of them'
4:56 am todayThe Prime Minister says he is 'absolutely not' considering standing down after a poll result putting National in the 20s. Audio
Amnesty International calls for corporations to take responsibility for social media harm
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones blasts Christchurch City Council's ocean sewage plan
Sport
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Former Silver Ferns coach reflects on the brutal reality of elite coaching
8:25 am todayAs she prepares for her newest coaching role, Janine Southby opens up about the scrutiny and pressures faced by top-level coaches.
Olympic medallist banned following missed tests
Cricket: Black Caps hope to quell Indian star Jasprit Bumrah
Business
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Petrol prices jump past $3 a litre at the pump
6 Mar 2026The price of 95 petrol has hit $3 in some parts of the country as conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices.
It could be NZ's tallest residential tower, but will Seascape ever be finished?
The businesses failing most frequently and what can you do to avoid joining them
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Christopher Luxon says Cabinet colleagues back him - 'all of them'
10:50 am todayThe Prime Minister says he is 'absolutely not' considering standing down after a poll result putting National in the 20s.
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Is New Zealand track and field having a renaissance?
10:50 am todayAfter dominating the Halberg Awards, the sport is determined to reclaim its place among New Zealand's top echelon.
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NZTA considers U-turn on 100km/h speed limit
6 Mar 2026Last year SH1 and SH57 south of Levin had speed limits increased from 80km/h.
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'I will never forget or forgive': Former MP blasts National as she changes parties
6 Mar 2026Jackie Blue says she can't stand by what the government has done to low-paid workers.
RNZ Music
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Auckland Arts Festival: Requiem
The Auckland Arts Festival presents a concert to showcase the world premiere of Victoria Kelly's Requiem, a work provoked into existence by death and grief which is "about the experience of being alive".
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A King for a few more days
After 14 years, New Zealander Chris Bruerton is leaving The King Singers, but not before he's made a farewell tour with the group back home. Video, Audio
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Piano with pictures
It's "Pictures at an Exhibition" in reverse. Pianist Flavio Villani discusses his collaboration with Northland artist Star Gossage, whose artwork with accompany his recital in the Auckland Town Hall. Audio
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Writing music for a music documentary
Dr Andrew Faleatua talks to RNZ Concert about composing the film soundtrack to the movie Tenor: my name is Pati. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Why New Zealand is lagging on rooftop solar - despite falling costs
It is one of the cheapest ways to cut power bills - yet documents reveal the government shelved a subsidy. Audio
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Official advice about rare disorder 'incredibly damaging'
Doctors are divided over treatment for a rare disorder, but some living with it say the official advice is misleading.
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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.
What You Need to Know
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How NZ supply chains are being thrown into chaos
Explainer - The war raging in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains, but what exactly does that mean? Audio
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
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How March Madness may make your Monday morning commute longer
Explainer - If your Monday morning commute feels a little madder than usual this week, it's not just you. Audio
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Why betting on online prediction markets is now illegal
Explainer - What to know about New Zealand's crackdown on betting on the future. Audio
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In Trump's precarious world, NZ will need all the middle‑sized friends it can get
Analysis: The hard part remains: how can middle and smaller powers effectively work together when still mostly reliant on great powers for security, trade and…
What would it take for Luxon to quit?
Analysis - One of Luxon's weaknesses has been his inability to take feedback. Another is his complete lack of self-doubt, writes Jo Moir.
Why Dave Rennie's Wallabies struggles could help the All Blacks
Analysis - His toughest chapters - not just his title-winning highs - may shape a smarter, stronger All Blacks era, writes Tony Johnson. Audio
Trump's awkwardness about US deaths in Iran
Analysis: Speaking about dead and wounded service members is a blind spot for the US President.