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New Zealand
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Stricken oil and chemical tanker towed back to mainland
30 minutes agoAn open-ocean tugboat has started towing a stricken oil and chemical tanker off the coast of Stewart Island back to the mainland.
Suitcase murders-accused wanted 'to die in New Zealand', court hears
Severe weather warnings issued as rain and gales set to hammer New Zealand
Politics
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Government moves to stomp out 'predatory pricing'
Changes would set out clear rules to prevent "creeping acquisitions" and give the ability to pause risky mergers before they're completed.
RNZ-Reid Research poll: More voters blame struggling economy on coalition than previous govt
RNZ-Reid Research political poll points to deadlocked Parliament
Sport
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'Confidence is back' for young Kiwi motorcyclist
11:36 am todayYoung Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan feels his MotoGP campaign is back on track after a disappointing run of results.
When are the NRL preliminary finals? Melbourne Storm to play Friday, Brisbane Broncos play Sunday
Biting France player banned from Rugby World Cup, but lodges appeal
Business
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Contact Energy warns of calls for 'fundamental' electricity market reform
12:30 pm todayContact Energy's independent chair Rob McDonald told shareholders the energy market isn't broken.
Concerts better for businesses around Eden Park than sports - group
Government will end up paying if we don't fix 'leaky tap' of KiwiSaver, expert says
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In Case You Missed It
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New local drama Tangata Pai serves primetime TV with 30 percent te reo
15 Sep 2025A homegrown series based in Ngāmotu Taranaki "shows how far we've come as storytellers" says one of its stars.
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Emmys 2025: The Pitt, Adolescence, The Studio win big, as Owen Cooper makes history
15 Sep 2025The Pitt has won Best Drama at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, with Adolescence sweeping the anthology categories and The Studio winning four comedy…
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Watch: 'I'll be staying on for the next five years' - outgoing Samoa PM
15 Sep 2025Fiame Naomi Mata'afa reflects on her time in office as Samoa's first female prime minister and shares her future plans.
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Emmys red carpet: Sparkles, unbutton shirts and a pair of Capricorn horns
15 Sep 2025All the eye-catching frocks, suits, jewels and pocket squares ahead of the awards in Los Angeles.
RNZ Music
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Dressed for success
Hawke's Bay tenor Lila Crichton talks about his latest gig, singing for this year's World of WearableArt show in Wellington. Video, Audio
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Composing in a changing climate
This year’s SOUNZ Tarling Trust Orchestral Commission winner Joshua Pearson dedicates his prize to highlighting the vulnerability of Pasifika nations to climate change. Video, Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 14 September 2025
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori this week with a selection of hymns in Te Reo Māori. Audio
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Vale, Tommy Ferguson
After jumping ship in the late 1950s, Glaswegian Tommy Ferguson won himself a place in the New Zealand music scene. An exuberant showman and crowd-pleaser, he was one of the most colourful characters in New Zealand rock. Audio
In Depth
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How the Silver Ferns culture clash reached boiling point
The shock decision to stand down coach Noeline Taurua marked a dramatic turning point in a months-long dispute between team management and the playing group.
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The four government targets at risk of being missed
RNZ is tracking progress towards each of the government's nine major goals. Here is where they stand.
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What teens make of a social media ban
Four phones, three weeks: A proposed ban has the support of some. Others say it's a feel-good quick-fix for the adults.
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'You would have loved Silas': Parents' plea over teen's drink-driving death
The night Silas Sims, 16, died, he and his friends were sold alcohol multiple times, despite being under-age and drunk. Audio
What You Need to Know
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How does the RNZ-Reid Research political polling work?
Explainer - RNZ-Reid Research's latest political poll is out today. But what goes into taking a poll? Here's what you need to know.
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Why our police don't wear body cameras, and if that will change
Explainer - Officers around the world wear body cameras to record incidents. But why not here?
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The great methane debate explained
Explainer - A major decision is about to be announced by the PM, but what does it mean and why does it matter?
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Will we get four-year Parliamentary terms soon?
Explainer - Parliament will soon take up whether to put longer terms to a referendum. Here's where it stands so far.
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Comment & Analysis
Five ways to make warnings on tobacco products work better
Like any marketing campaign, warning labels on tobacco products need regular updating so they continue to attract attention and communicate the latest research…
Walsh grabs the Sun to win NRL's battle of ice and fire
Brisbane and Canberra went to the great beyond in their golden point finals match and it was Reece Walsh who led the Broncos to the promised land.
Boklash: How it all went horribly wrong for the All Blacks
Things were actually looking pretty promising at Sky Stadium - until they very much weren't, writes Jamie Wall.
Luxon leaves Pacific Islands Forum with assurances on peace
Analysis: The prime minister believes the freshly signed Ocean of Peace as a framework for unity among countries in the region.