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People who regularly walk down one stretch of Christchurch's central city may get the feeling that they are always hearing one particular very catchy Rick Astley song blasting out on to the footpath.

The man who murdered a police officer says he could have killed a second officer, if he wanted to.

Eli Epiha admits killing Constable Matthew Hunt on an Auckland street in June last year.

He denies… Read more Audio

New Zealand officials have met with the Chinese Embassy amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

The government this week issued a charged statement, in line with the United States and… Read more Audio

New Zealand's most successful sport at the 2016 Rio Olympics is well placed to repeat that feat at the upcoming Tokyo games.

NZ sailors won four medals, including a gold and two silvers, in Brazil.

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Almost 90 West Coast families are needing a new roof over their heads after flood waters raged through the region on the weekend.

A community hub has been set up so residents can get medical… Read more Video, Audio

New Zealand's cyber security agency believes China has been behind numerous hack attacks spanning years.

The government joined western allies and Japan in calling out Beijing for so-called… Read more Video, Audio

The dawn raids of the 1970s still haunt Pacific island people to this day.

Tigilau Ness, a New Zealand born Niuean, is an activist with Polynesian Panthers.

He's told the inquiry into abuse in care… Read more Audio

A call for crew joining boats in NZ waters to come through managed isolation and return a negative Covid-19 test before heading out to sea.

At the moment, health and border authorities are dealing… Read more Video, Audio

The ACT Party is being accused of dog whistle politics and separatism with its latest policies aimed at reducing gang-related crime.

The party released its law and order policy document in Wellington… Read more Audio

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More New Zealand athletes have been arriving to the Olympic Village in Tokyo today, ahead of the games officially getting underway Friday.

RNZ reporter Maja Burry is in Tokyo with the latest details.