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Still no charges laid after digger smashes up Wairarapa café
Building owner Bruce Sullivan says everyone in the community believes they know the man behind the wheel.
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Heavy rain, storms continue for Easter Monday
15 minutes agoHeavy rain has pelted central New Zealand overnight, with severe thunderstorms possibly on the way.
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Police appeal for information after fatally injured man found at bus stop
about 1 hour agoAuckland police are keeping an "open mind" over what happened at a Meadowbank bus stop.
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Stephen Wainwright reflects on 35 years with Creative NZ
1 minute agoThe outgoing CEO chats about why he's leaving the national arts-funding agency "immeasurably richer" as a person.
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Man who vanished from Auckland Airport found safe
20 Apr 2025A man who vanished from Auckland Airport on Friday morning has been found, say his whānau.
New book explores the culture, mythology and history of the bagpipes
Why your phone may be ready to survive without a case
Politics
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Climate change no longer top threat for defence force
20 Apr 2025The governments blueprint of how it will invest $12 billion over the next four years into the New Zealand Defence Force mentions climate change twice.
Labour's Chris Hipkins stands by initial Covid response, but admits mistakes were made
The watchdog that listens: Peter Boshier reflects on nine years as Ombudsman
Sport
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Annual cost of treating sport concussions climbs to $80m - ACC
The annual cost of treating sport-related concussion has risen by nearly 25 percent to $80 million.
NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf steals another celebration in Golden Point thriller
Kiwi Erin Routlifee's hot doubles streak continues on WTA Tour
Business
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Job competition remains fierce, recruitment firm says
Beyond Recruitment says it saw its worst year of new job listings.
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Should you ditch your phone case?
Some people are opting to go caseless because it gives off an air of "class and confidence", says a BBC tech writer. Audio
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'This is an incredible award for me as a Māori woman and a kuia'
Days after winning a Taite music award for her debut EP Filter, Christchurch musician Byllie-jean talks about overcoming whakamā [shame] and the caravan that keeps her housing anxiety at bay.
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'Why struggle?' - the Tanzanian-born writer who can't help writing about his first home
Abdulrazak Gurnah - a Nobel laureate who moved to the UK at 18 - continues to explore the immigrant experience in his new novel Theft.
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Why do some people live to 100?
We can have "a very good shot” at reaching 93 with a healthy lifestyle and the right attitude, says longevity researcher Tom Perls.
In Case You Missed It
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How a Christian radio broadcaster has become NZ media's quiet success
20 Apr 2025The country's main Christian broadcaster is revamping and expanding its output, even as its target market shrinks and pleasing a broad church is tough in times…
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He's not trolling, but he is their biggest fan
20 Apr 2025Damian Sutton has about 1500 Trolls and once spent $5000 to ship a rare light blue Elephant Troll from Denmark.
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Why do some people live to 100?
19 Apr 2025Centenarians have strong genes on their side, but we can have "a very good shot" at reaching 93 with a healthy lifestyle and the right attitude, says longevity…
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Writing new lines for the shadowy women of Shakespeare
19 Apr 2025After decades of performing in Shakespeare plays without much to say, English actress Harriet Walter has a book of speeches for 30 of Shakespeare's…
RNZ Music
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2025 Easter Church Service from St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
We celebrate this central event in the Christian calendar with an Easter Sunday Eucharist Mass from St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington. The celebrant is Fr Kevin Mowbray SM, William McElwee is Music Director, and the organist is David Trott. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 20 April 2025
Celebrate Easter Sunday with hymns including Jesus Christ is risen today, New Zealand Easter hymn Christ is alive, and the 21st century classic In Christ Alone. Audio
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Good Friday Hymns, 18 April 2025
A selection of Good Friday hymns to mark this important date in the Christian calendar, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. Audio
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Reuben Brown's busy year.
Bryan Crump catches up with the 2025 New Zealand Assistant Conductor-in-Residence, Reuben Brown, who's in Queenstown taking part in the Whakatipu Music Festival. Audio
In Depth
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Quarrying company denied appeal to mine under protected bush
The land was protected by a covenant when J Swap bought it, but it wants to mine there anyway.
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Baby formula industry battles against online advertising ban
The industry body representing the companies even met with NZ diplomats in Geneva to raise its concerns about marketing restrictions.
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Abuse survivor: Why 'By Māori For Māori ' isn't always the answer
Eugene Ryder's point is controversial but simple - the right person for the job isn't always the one who shares your whakapapa.
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Government considers u-turn on baby formula rules after industry shift
The formula companies wanted the government to opt out of tougher regulation, but now they want back in. Audio
What You Need to Know
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What to know about getting a flu shot this year
Explainer - Flu season is almost here. Here's what you need to know about the different vaccine options.
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What you need to know as Cyclone Tam brings heavy wind and rain
As Cyclone Tam continues to pummel the upper North Island tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power.
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Putting the new Defence Capability Plan in context
Explainer - $12 billion sounds like a lot to spend on the military. But is it, really? Audio
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Deadline for comments on copper access: What you need to know
The Commerce Commission is calling for views on its recommendation that would see the copper network switched off sooner
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Comment & Analysis
The real strategy behind Russia's sudden Easter truce announcement
Analysis - Putin's ceasefire is a logistical nightmare, and will likely be used to support the false notion Kyiv does not want his war to stop, writes CNN's…
NZ's over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
Analysis - New Zealand's long coastlines could help.
Trump's retribution sends a chilling message to dissenters
Analysis - Donald Trump's White House has a threatening message for anyone who might even be perceived to disagree with the president.
Aussie larrikins Babe Rainbow make silly songs with substance on their sixth surf-rock opus
Tony Stamp checks out the latest release from Babe Rainbow, the reissue of Unrest's final album and DJ Koze's kaleidoscopic new LP.