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Legal action possible if upgrades to remove sewage plant stench not done
6:30 pm todayIf upgrades to Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant are not done on time, councils and Wellington Water could face a fine or prosecution under the Resource Management Act.
Waipara wildfire spreading again as winds pick up
Blackball residents asked to boil water until at least mid-week
Politics
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'I still have a job for 20-plus years' - Marine consent extension welcomed by workers
Mussel farmer Johnny Arbuckle is among those welcoming the new law: "The certainty behind it is just huge."
Is New Zealand pulling its weight on climate change in the Pacific?
Parliament's environment watchdog slams government's climate plan: 'A massive gamble'
Sport
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Ref clanger! Assessing the blown calls in the All Blacks loss
11:46 am todayThe referee team missed a handling error that led to a try in first half - but did it ultimately cost the All Blacks? Video
Rugby: Inability to put the hammer down costs All Blacks
Wallabies land last-minute penalty to edge out Argentina
Business
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Bashed teen's parents claim migrant exploitation
6:24 am todayThe Ashburton family say they are now only staying in the country to seek justice.
How far have interest rates really fallen?
Inland Revenue proposes $22 million tax win for managed funds
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Featured stories
What it's like to be an asexual sex worker
Although her dating life is a "nightmare" Danielle* says experiencing zero sexual attraction is helpful at work. Audio
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Favourite dads on film to watch for Father's Day
Robert De Niro as undercover CIA interrogator and prospective father-in-law and Tom Hanks as a single father in Sleepless in Seattle make the list. Video
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'It's not as lucrative as people think' - what Kiwi influencers really earn
Most New Zealand social media influencers make less than the minimum wage, according to new income data.
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Recipe: Date & Orange Buttermilk Scones
Loaded with orange-kissed dates and topped with a sweet sugar crunch, this Julie Biuso recipe is for the certifiably scone-crazy.
In Case You Missed It
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Weather apps: Which one is best? An expert's view
8:06 pm todayAt last, it is spring - so what sort of weather will the change in seasons bring? To find out, most of us these days will be turning to an app.
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Father's Day: What it takes to be a modern-day dad
7:08 pm todayMany Kiwi dads on Sunday would have woken up to Father's Day cards calling them the 'best dad ever'. But what does it actually take to earn that title?
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Innovative Waikato scheme pays artists basic income
5:26 pm todayWhat happens when you fund 10 artists a part time wage - a universal basic income - for an entire year, to help facilitate change within their community across… Audio
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Big broadcasters go public on problem of trust
1:23 pm todayThis week RNZ and TVNZ both put out statements about public trust, transparency and how they make their news.
RNZ Music
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New Horizons: Brian Eno – One Brain
In the wake of the recent showings of the documentary film Eno, each one unique to its particular screening, William Dart looks at the career of the barrier-demolishing musician and artist Brian Eno. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 1 September 2024
Celebrating the beginning of the Season of Creation today with hymns including How great thou art, For the beauty of the earth, and Shirley Murray’s Touch the earth lightly. Audio
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Inside Out: Blue Note in my Suitcase
Nick Tipping features the recently released album from New Caledonian Hammond organist, Michel Bénébig. Audio
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Silver Scroll Award finalists for composition, film and TV music announced
The finalists for the APRA Silver Scroll SOUNZ Contemporary Award, Best Original Music in a Film Award and Best Original Music in a TV Series Awards have been announced.
In Depth
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Politically charged document minister tried to hide revealed
Casey Costello denied it existed. Now she says she does not know who wrote - or even how she got - a tobacco policy document sent to officials. Audio
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'Of course he misbehaves': Defence of detained autistic man
A man detained in care for 18 years is "bored out of his mind" causing him to misbehave, his lawyer told a Supreme Court hearing.
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Fonterra accused of greenwashing to impress big foreign buyers
The dairy giant has talked up its 'regenerative farming' credentials. But critics say the claims are bogus. Audio
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Seymour's plan for tipping millions of dollars into Pharmac - and Big Pharma
The Act Party minister is plotting a huge expansion of the state-run drug buying agency, despite being a proponent of small government. Audio
What You Need to Know
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What happens now after Kiingi Tuheitia's death
The next week will be massive for Māoridom after the death of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Audio
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Who are the Comancheros?
The gang is a big deal in Australia, and has quickly grown in New Zealand with the arrival of 501 deportees.
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How Meta is using social media content to train AI
Explainer - Meta has been using New Zealanders' social media content to train its AI models since last year, at least. Is there any way to opt out?
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New rules 'tightening the gateway' into emergency housing
Explainer - The changes making it harder to get into emergency housing, and harder to stay in.
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Comment & Analysis
Is New Zealand pulling its weight on climate change in the Pacific?
Analysis - The question has been left lingering after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, with Aotearoa taking a back seat on a climate and disaster resilience fund…
The Week in Politics: No quick fix for the energy crisis
Analysis - Government seeks solutions to the energy crisis, the media sees through Luxon's assault on councils, and the question is asked: "Where's Chippy?"
Electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises - can renewable generation keep up?
This is happening in the face of climate change, higher risk of dry years, and high projected growth in electricity demand, Alan Brent writes.
US voters speak many languages, but non-English campaigning remains risky
Analysis - While languages are inextricably interlinked with identity, they are also becoming a political hot potato, academics say.