The Briefing
New Zealand
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Do teens need to learn to type for online exams?
22 minutes agoShould primary and intermediate schools teach children to type so they are ready for online exams at high school? Audio
Delayed diagnosis, wrong hip operation leaves toddler with pain and trauma
Southland man Donald Woodford tried to dispose of the explosives that caused his death
Politics
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SH2 roading upgrades may not have prevented flooding outcome - Transport Minister
14 minutes agoThe stretch between Ōpōtiki and Matawai has been closed since 16 January. Audio
From caucus to admin: Kevin Hague on his new role
Māori leaders reflect on political pōwhiri at Waitangi
Sport
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Patriots and Seahawks defy odds for Super Bowl showdown
about 1 hour agoThe New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, two teams that started the NFL season as massive underdogs will square off in the Super Bowl.
Manchester City snatch chaotic win at Liverpool to stay on Arsenal's heels
Black Ferns Sevens outclass Australia in Perth Sevens final
Business
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Falling Bitcoin pulls KiwiSaver fund to bottom of the table
Morningstar has released its latest KiwiSaver survey, which shows that over the year, the best performer was Kernel's S&P Global Clean Energy Fund, up 59.9 percent.
Driver asks insurer: How can a 24-year-old car increase in value by two-and-a-half times in a year?
NZ stock less affected by global market than Australia, advisor says
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In Case You Missed It
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What’s the best way to remove a splinter?
6:14 am todayThey may not be a matter of life and death, but knowing how to remove a splinter correctly can relieve someone from ongoing pain or subsequent complications.
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Waitangi Day 2026 in pictures: the waka, kapa haka and crowds
6 Feb 2026About 35,000 people came out for Waitangi Day commemorations at Waitangi, including about 700 paddlers.
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'Girl queen and a bit of skin': The thrifted and homemade outfits of Laneway
5 Feb 2026Some wore cowboy hats and sparkly clothes that paid tribute to headliner Chappell Roan, but almost all had borrowed, thrifted or made their outfits.
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New 'Māori gothic' film Mārama draws on horror of colonialisation
5 Feb 2026Mārama tells the story of a young Māori woman lured to Victorian England under false pretenses, and her fight to keep her identity.
RNZ Music
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Family concert: Ngā Tohu o te Taiao / The Signs of Nature
VIDEO: This all-ages concert is a journey into the wonders of the natural world and includes a musical retelling of the Māori creation story. We’ll find out about Aotearoa New Zealand’s seasonal signs of nature, and there’s a special song to sing along to with the orchestra, as well as other popular symphonic pieces.
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In concert: Muriwai
LISTEN: musicians Ariana Tikao and Bob Bickerton perform Muriwai, which refers to a confluence of two rivers. Their music is a convergence of Māori and Celtic musical traditions, through voice, taonga pūroro, and Celtic harp. Audio
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Michael Norris thinks big
Composer Michael Norris talks about his latest work, SoundCathedral. Audio
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Back where the korimako sings
UK composer, keyboard player and conductor Howard Moody is back to conduct his fourth Opera in a Days Bay garden. Audio
In Depth
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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.
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Integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year
The Sport Integrity Commission's first major investigation, triggered by dozens of complaints about Yachting NZ, remains unfinished a year on.
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Feral cat trapping could get easier
The paperwork currently required to legally trap feral cats could be replaced with a simpler online system, after criticism from hunters.
What You Need to Know
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What to know about the entity replacing Wellington Water
Explainer- Ratepayers in the Wellington metropolitan area will have two bills from 1 July as new water entity Tiaki Wai steps up.
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What Kiwis should know about the Nipah virus
Explainer - What is the Nipah virus, and why is it raising concerns about travel from parts of Asia? Here's what you need to know. Audio
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What are the rules for ads in election year?
Explainer - Soon politicians will blanket the internet and airwaves with pleas for your vote. What are they allowed to do? Video
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Is violence on buses getting worse, and what's being done?
Explainer - A series of attacks - including a fatal stabbing - have raised concerns about the safety of riders. Video
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Comment & Analysis
WHO membership doesn't threaten NZ's sovereignty - walking away from it would
Part of the problem for the WHO is not that it is too powerful, but that it is oddly invisible, writes vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris.
Opposition infighting gives coalition brief relief at Waitangi
For once, it was the opposition feeling some heat at Waitangi.
Backdown on apes video shows even the 'Teflon president' has limits
US President Donald Trump's complete impunity and dominance, "Peak Trump", may have passed, writes John Lyons.
AI replicas of the dead an innovative tool or ethical nightmare?
Opinion - AI replicas are already used to assist people during bereavement and could be integrated into medical education - but should they?