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Ripiro Beach death: Man charged with murder
27 Sep 2024A 34-year-old man has been charged after Jasmaine Corin Reihana's body was discovered at a Northland beach.
Wellington woman Donna Henry sentenced to home detention for manslaughter of former partner
Hastings youth councillors given voting rights on committees
Politics
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NZ naval vessel sails through Taiwan Strait for first time since 2017
27 Sep 2024The New Zealand ship sailed through the sensitive strait with and Australian naval vessel.
The Week in Politics: The ups and downs of working from home
China's spy agency accuses New Zealand of 'harassment', 'intimidation' of Chinese citizens
Sport
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NRL recap: Storm smash Roosters 48-18
27 Sep 2024The Storm have made the most of last weekend's rest, cruising to a win on their home turf.
All Blacks v Australia: Has Robertson missed an opportunity?
Ferns primed for physical battle with Roses
Business
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Central Otago residents weigh in on what they want to see for region's growth
27 Sep 2024Central Otago is creating a strategy to shape its economic future with hopes it may ease the pressures from rapid growth. Audio
Wellington bookings chocka, ahead of big events weekend
A financial crunch is coming, Treasury warns
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Featured stories
Ellen DeGeneres' new special sets out to prove she's sorry. But is she sorry enough?
Opinion - How sorry do we need her to be? Evidently, more sorry than this. But should she be sorry at all?
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What do we know about Diddy's infamous parties?
The guest list for the white parties was star-studded. But many famous friends are now distancing themselves from the disgraced rapper.
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Rocker Jon Toogood's 'personal carnage' was brutal
He was locked in Melbourne while his mother was dying in Wellington. "It was traumatic… it was all very surreal."
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Is it okay to recline in your seat on a plane?
What are your rights on putting your seat back? And what's just good manners?
In Case You Missed It
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Explainer: What actually happens on a teacher-only day
27 Sep 2024The government is banning term-time days for teacher development - but what are they for?
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NRL preliminary finals: What you need to know
27 Sep 2024This weekend will determine who is booking themselves a spot at the 2024 grand final. We preview the fixtures.
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Tougher sentencing on the horizon for retail crime
26 Sep 2024The government is introducing a new aggravating factor targeting offences against small business owners whose homes and businesses are interconnected.
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NZ govt urged 'to pay attention' for 'retaliatory attacks' by Indonesia after pilot's release
26 Sep 2024The vice president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua is asking the New Zealand government to keep watch on Indonesia in case they launch an…
RNZ Music
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Keeping it in the family
Visiting cellist Sterling Elliot can thank his mother for his stellar career, although he initially wanted to play the violin. Video, Audio
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Alexandra through the looking glass
Alexandra Hope Watson is many things, from daredevil plane pilot to mathematician, but perhaps her greatest love is writing musicals. Video, Audio
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The sound of one hand playing
Pianist Jian Liu only needs one hand for his next gig, but he's working twice as hard. Video, Audio
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A violinist of many colours
Violinist Tristan Carter talks to Bryan Crump about his multifaceted musical career. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Why can't we get mortgage terms like the US?
In America, 30-year fixed interest mortgages with low break fees are common. Why don't we get those deals here?
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Cycling NZ ordered to pay Olympian legal costs
Mountain bike star Sammie Maxwell won her Olympic selection case - now she's been awarded legal costs over the "exceptional" circumstances.
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The rock in a hill a quarry really, really wants
A quarry has tried repeatedly to crack a permanent protection to get more rock out of a mountain. Now, it's turning to the 'Fast-track' law.
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Is a 'rich pricks' attitude holding NZ back?
New Zealanders struggle to speak candidly about wealth, which might make it hard to address growing inequality.
What You Need to Know
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End of Life Choice Act review: What you need to know
Explainer - The Health Ministry is reviewing New Zealand's assisted dying system. What do we know about how it's working so far?
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Explainer: What is a gang patch and what will happen when they are banned?
Police say gang patches are a license to print money. But what counts as gang insignia, and what will police be able to about them under the new law?
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What changes to homes' rateable values mean
Explainer - Many councils are in the process of updating rateable values. How is this done and what does it mean?
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Mpox: What you need to know
An infectious diseases specialist says the spread of mpox in New Zealand can be limited - if people are vigilant and follow public health measures.
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Comment & Analysis
GP access a problem for Māori with lung cancer
Comment - Surviving lung cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand could depend on whether you can access a GP - raising questions about equity in the country's health…
How to turn children into lifelong readers
Opinion: NZ is one of a number of countries that are overhauling the way reading is taught at the primary school level, but Elaine Reese argues that families…
How floating solar panels could help solve NZ's energy crisis
Analysis - Placing solar panels on wastewater ponds could tackle two problems at once: high power prices and algal growth, Faith Jeremiah writes.
Peters and Clark united on UN failings
Analysis - Winston Peters and Helen Clark disagree more often than not lately, but on this they're united. Audio