The Briefing
New Zealand
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Ramadan recipes to indulge in after sunset
1:04 pm todayRamadan means about 30 evenings around the table and we eventually ask: What are we making tonight?
MediMap urgently seeks court injunction to protect stolen data after cyber hack
Man admits murder of Bernice Marychurch on Auckland bus
Politics
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Should e-scooters be allowed in cycle lanes? Minister proposes rule change
Ministers say they want to "fix the basics", proposing a raft of changes, including allowing kids to bike on footpaths.
Pay equity backlash is 'hyperbole', Finance Minister says
Health NZ and PSA reach deal after months of negotiating and strike action
Sport
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Former Red Bull boss reveals who was behind Lawson's demotion
8:03 am todayThe New Zealand driver lasted just two rounds in the top team before being swapped out.
Scott Robertson named Barbarians coach in first role since All Blacks axing
Everyone agrees Pakistan players must be included in The Hundred
Business
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Business group lays out plan for growth - but not everyone convinced
The new group launched on Wednesday, laying out five areas it said should be the priority to grow the economy and improve outcomes for New Zealanders.
What do Trump's latest tariffs mean for New Zealanders?
Fancy being a real estate agent in your 80s? Why salesforce has weathered market fall
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In Case You Missed It
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'You wanna be gay?': Sydney teens bashed on camera in IS-inspired attacks
2:09 pm todayJames, 16, screams as a pack of black-clad figures drag him to the ground and stomp his head while an attacker films on his phone.
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Pay equity backlash is 'hyperbole', Willis says
1:30 pm todayClaims the government's changes amount to an abuse of power are being dismissed by the Finance Minister.
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'If I'm guilty, I'm guilty': What a father who admitted killing his son told a journalist
12:31 pm todayNearly two years before Mukzameel Ali pleaded guilty to killing his son Mustafa, he gave his account of what happened.
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'Serious concerns' about proposed Crimes Act changes
10:48 am todayFor the past decade, Sunny Kaushal has been a man on a mission to crack down on retail crime.
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 22 February 2026
It’s the first Sunday of Lent – the period in the liturgical calendar of preparation for Easter. Hymns include Forty days and forty nights, and a beautiful Lenten anthem by 16th century English composer Richard Farrant: Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake. Audio
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Inside Out: To Our Land
Nick Tipping features two new NZ jazz albums on the show this week: guitarist Lockie Bennett rekindles a hard bop vibe with his trio album, and Greece-based James Wylie's 'To Our Land' is a call for social justice. Audio
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Twenty-five years of Morning Melodies
Daniel Clarke, director of Auckland Live, speaks with RNZ Concert ahead of the first gig of the 25th season of the popular daytime concerts in the North Shore suburb of Takapuna. Audio
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Equal opportunities at the keyboard
Rhonda Boyle reckons it's time pianists with small hands got a fair go. Audio
In Depth
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Youth motocross in focus as Coroner orders joint inquest
The deaths of four young riders over two years will be examined together, with the inquest expected to place the safety of the sport under scrutiny.
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What went wrong at New Zealand Cricket?
In a flurry of open dispute, NZ Cricket lost its chief executive. But still, none of the disagreements have been resolved.
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Are we stuck in a 'crisis and response' pattern?
Experts say the bill for disasters will only continue to rise unless we make changes.
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How poo-detecting dogs can help native birds flourish
Kiwi have started to hatch on Waiheke Island and may thrive with the help of special detection dogs helping eliminate the last of the island's pests.
What You Need to Know
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Could NZ seriously boycott the Football World Cup?
Explainer - Talk of boycotting the World Cup in the US have grown overseas. Could New Zealand actually skip it - and what do fans think?
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What the law says about dog attacks - and how it could change
Explainer - A woman was killed by a dog this week, the latest in a series of fatalities. What exactly are the laws? Audio
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Why are cicadas so darned loud this time of year?
Explainer - It's the season, and you can't miss the buzzy chorus. So how do these insects make so much noise, and is it dangerous?
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What can you do if the weather terrifies you?
Explainer - We've already had more weather emergencies in 2026 than all of last year. How do you cope with the stress and anxiety?
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Comment & Analysis
Why we need new ways to protect rivers from extreme weather
Analysis: In the summer of 2022, extreme heat and unprecedented drought drove parts of the world's third-largest river, the Yangtze, to dry up.
Buying a car? Here’s what you need to know about new safety ratings
Explainer - Significant changes have been announced for the way car safety is assessed across Australia and New Zealand.
Primary care under unprecedented strain worldwide
Analysis: Strengthening primary care is not just another reform. It is the only path to a sustainable health system. Countries that fail to recognise this are…
Delving into 'deep time': What New Zealand's ancient past reveals about its present
Known as the New Zealand Geological Timescale, it has just undergone its most comprehensive revision in 20 years.