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New Zealand
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Meth dealer loses $37k in 'tainted' cash after suspicious Airbnb owners call police
23 Nov 2024Jonathan Clay Spear's attempt to dump meth and cash in a garden was unsuccessful, and he was sent to prison for six years.
The Sampler: What to listen to this week
Essential Albums: King Kapisi - Savage Thoughts
Politics
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Former political figure who abused teens loses name suppression
22 Nov 2024However, his name remains under wraps as he has already indicated he will appeal.
Andrew Bayly 'loser' incident: Frantic texts, thumbs-up from PM, photo of drinking from wine glass
Maritime Union joins opposition to live export shipments
Sport
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Renowned waka ama paddler Kiwi Campbell dies
23 Nov 2024The elite sportswoman, who leaves behind two sons, was "exceptional in the true sense of the word".
NZ Kahu fall short in AFL Pacific Cup 2024 final
Rugby: Dominant Ireland thrash undisciplined Fiji 52-17
Business
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Overturning oil and gas ban 'journey of penance' for Jones
Shane Jones says the offshore oil and gas ban is "the worst political decision" he has ever been involved with.
Tiny home scams: How to keep yourself safe
Will I have to pay for my husband's rest home care if we have a contracting out agreement? Ask Susan
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Featured stories
Dame Julie Christie: We need Kiwi reality TV to see ourselves
Homegrown reality TV is undervalued due to our lack of national pride, the veteran TV producer tells RNZ's Saturday Morning. Video, Audio
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Possums ate this pensioner’s roses - so she fought back
Eighty-year-old Southlander Joan Scarlet recently caught her 109th possum.
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Colin Mathura-Jeffree: ‘People that gate-keep are terrified of me’
Despite his regal gaze, 52-year-old model and TV presenter Colin Mathura-Jeffree has no time for snobbery. Video
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After The Party wins big at 2024 NZ TV Awards
The TVNZ drama After The Party took home nine awards, while RNZ's NZ Wars won Best Māori Programme.
In Case You Missed It
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Pupils put buzz back into biodiversity at dairy farm
23 Nov 2024The discovery of an endangered skink has turned a paddock into a "community-involved asset", with children lending a hand.
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ACT's David Seymour won't 'bow down' to his hapū leaders
23 Nov 2024They have pleaded with the ACT leader to stop what they say are abusive violations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Podmore inquest: Doc's emotional words bring panel to tears
22 Nov 2024A doctor has told the hearing into Olivia Podmore's death she endured "psychological abuse" in the Cycling NZ high performance squad.
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'The worst outcome is death' - the surprising way to slow methanol poisoning
22 Nov 2024An expert explains why methanol poisoning happens and what you can do about it.
RNZ Music
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New Horizons: The Countdown Begins
about 8 hours agoNearing the end of his 45th and final year of New Horizons, William Dart starts a countdown. In this fifth from last programme he features local music from Luca George, Revulva, Casual Healing, and Wendyhouse. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 24 November 2024
Christ the King Sunday is a 20th century addition to the church calendar, introduced by Pope Pius XI in the 1920s. We're marking it today with hymns including Rejoice! the Lord is King and Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour. Audio
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Christian Tetzlaff and the beauty of playing "ugly"
Violinist Christian Tetzlaff tells RNZ Concert's Clarissa Dunn artistry always trumps technique. Video, Audio
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Beer plays the blues
Auckland Philharmonia's Concertmaster, Andrew Beer, is soloist for the New Zealand premiere of Wynton Marsalis' Violin Concerto. Audio
In Depth
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Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti
Over nine days, rangatahi and veterans of past hīkoi walked shoulder-to-shoulder to take their message to Parliament. Ella Stewart and Cole Eastham-Farrelly…
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Podmore inquest: Doc's emotional words bring panel to tears
A doctor has told the hearing into Olivia Podmore's death she endured "psychological abuse" in the Cycling NZ high performance squad.
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'Don't crash': Olivia Podmore inquest hears of bullying claims
The young cyclist's coach told her she did not deserve to be at the Rio Olympic Games, a coroner's hearing has been told.
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'We know what to do': Why this veteran climate scientist is still an optimist
One of the first scientists to sound the alarm on climate change says "we've entered a brand new climate era" - but throwing soup at paintings isn't the answer.
What You Need to Know
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The Gangs Act 2024: What you need to know
Explainer - How will new gang laws, inspired by Australia's, likely play out in New Zealand?
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Inquiry into abuse in care: What you need to know
The public inquiry into abuse in care was a long time coming. RNZ charts its timeline, and asks what happens next.
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What does a 'community work' sentence mean?
Philip Polkinghorne must do 150 hours of community work for drug possession. But what does that mean? Audio
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What to know about firework sales, bans and pets this Guy Fawkes
Explainer - When do fireworks go on sale? Where are they banned? And how do I protect my stressed-out pets? Here's what you need to know.
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Comment & Analysis
The biggest difference between Hīkoi mō te Tiriti and past hīkoi
Analysis - The diversity of voices during the hīkoi was noticeable - from tangata moana to young immigrants to elderly Pākehā from the South Island.
Too many parts of NZ are becoming 'news deserts'
Analysis: NZME's proposal to shut 14 community newspapers risks removing a central or only source of verified local news for many.
The case for COPs (even this one)
Pacific Island nations and other vulnerable countries don't have a voice at the G20, but they make themselves heard at climate summits.
The Sampler: What to listen to this week
Tony Stamp looks at an exhaustive new collection from UK rave legends Underworld, folk musician Laura Marling motherhood-infused latest and Soft Power by…