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Teen was told stomach pain was in her head - it wasn't
A leading surgeon is frustrated patients like Amelia Turner are told they have eating disorders before a correct diagnosis is made.
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Parking problems in The Mount: 'Nothing is off limits'
1 minute agoParking woes in Mount Maunganui have led the council to seek out-of-the-box solutions. Audio
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Couple jailed for neglect of 4-year-old were suspected of his murder
16 minutes agoAshton Cresswell died after what was deemed "non-accidental" head and bowel injuries, with 65 bruises across his body.
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Trump announces 25% tariff on Japan, South Korea
Trump also threatened to raise tariffs higher if South Korea or Japan retaliated against the US with tariffs of their own.
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Gynaecological cancer patients forced to travel from Wellington to Christchurch for surgery
11 minutes agoWellington Hospital's sole gynaeoncologist - who left in November - is not being replaced.
Rereamanu Ronaki-Wihapi named as murderer who twice ran down Taku Manu Paul in Te Puke
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Politics
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Regulatory Standards Bill: Day two of hearings
The first day of hearings saw a wave of opposition, but the minister behind the bill is dismissing concerns.
Health NZ board re-established by government
Watch: Acting Prime Minister David Seymour on changes to anti-money laundering act
Sport
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South African turns down chance to break Lara's record
17 minutes agoStand-in captain Wiaan Mulder felt he had no right to dislodge the West Indies great from the summit of highest test innings scores.
The X Factor: Northern speedster breaks into Black Caps squad
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Business
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Uber's fight over drivers' employment status goes to Supreme Court
18 minutes agoUber is appealing against a landmark Employment Court decision that granted four drivers workplace protection.
Auckland's Covid lockdown cut Northland off from rest of country, Royal Commission of Inquiry told
National average home value falls slighty
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Erin Patterson was found guilty of murder. What happens next?
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Kiwi company launches power saving panel
34 minutes agoThe start-up says the device could help homes save more than $1000 on their power bills each year.
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Cancer rates in Australians under 50 rising at alarming pace
25 minutes agoChris Burton was planning his wedding when he noticed he was bleeding after going to the bathroom.
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Businesses warned as IRD cracks down
about 1 hour agoBusinesses are being urged to get their books in order and be ready to answer probing questions.
RNZ Music
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The DJ bringing crowds to tears at sports games
DJ Algoodie remembers the time he played at a rugby league game and thousands of voices joined in to sing.
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Hymns on Sunday, 6 July 2025
Award-winning English composer Howard Goodall is responsible for the music to many well-known TV series, including Mr Bean, The Vicar of Dibley and Blackadder. In this week's programme, you can hear his setting of Charles Wesley’s hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. Audio
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Inside Out: Jake Baxendale's Gardening Music
Wellington saxophonist Jake Baxendale's new album evokes soft rain, vibrant new growth, and the wonderment of contemplating nature. Audio
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Singing for a living
Canterbury-raised tenor Oliver Sewell returns to Aotearoa to sing in Auckland Philharmonia's Opera in Concert performance of Verdi's La Traviata. Audio
In Depth
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Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
After internal alarm about an official's dealings with the alcohol industry, new rules of engagement are being drawn up.
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What the 'Godfather of Human Rights' says about the world today
Ken Roth tells RNZ Israel has clearly committed "war crimes" in Gaza - and he condemns Hamas' 7 October attacks. Audio
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Scoring the government against its own targets
Four of the nine key targets are behind track or face significant risks. But two are ahead of schedule.
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Principals fight 'discriminatory' breakaway first XV competition
A group of more than 40 co-ed principals have written to rugby officials asking for action against plans for a new competition among boys-only schools. Audio
What You Need to Know
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Nobody's buying carbon anymore - and it's costing the government millions
Explainer - Seven failed auctions and counting. How did the government lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from big polluters?
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Want to be a mayor? How to stand in local body elections
Explainer - Have you ever wanted to stand for local office? Now's your chance, as the nomination period for this year's local body elections opens Friday.
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Can US Customs search your phone? What you need to know
Explainer - When travelling to America as a tourist or on a visa, US Customs have the right to search your devices - as do many other countries. Audio
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Healthy Homes, KiwiSaver, Jobseeker and more - What's changing on 1 July?
Explainer - From Tuesday, new rules are affecting everything from Healthy Homes to ACC to Jobseeker and KiwiSaver. Here's a roundup. Audio
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Fast-track mining projects: The hard questions NZ must ask about the claimed economic benefits
Analysis: The claims of economic benefits from fast tracking mining projects need to be scrutinised closely, and if those benefits don't stack up, any adverse…
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Analysis - Americans are entrenched into their partisan corners, but the party lines keep moving in weird new ways.
Can Trump defy the White House's 'second-term curse'?
Analysis: Other repeat performances have ranged from lacklustre and uninspiring to disastrous.