The Briefing
New Zealand
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Person dies after crash north of Wellington
1 Sep 2025Emergency services were called to the intersection of Paremata Road and State Highway 59.
SPCA seeks forever homes for overlooked animals
Auckland woman dies after breathing tube mistakenly inserted into food pipe
Politics
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$5 million: The threshold for foreign investors to be able to buy or build a NZ house
Foreign investors to be able to buy or build a NZ house worth at least $5 million.
Auckland oyster farmers hope Fisheries Minister Shane Jones will save their industry
Plans to grant Conservation Minister sole authority over land
Sport
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'All eyes are watching': Tension mounts for All Blacks and Springboks
1 Sep 2025Watch: Scott Robertson says that the All Blacks know what's coming from a Springbok side aiming to break the 50-test unbeaten streak at Eden Park, writes Jamie Wall.
Rugby: Leicester Fainga'anuku gets shock All Blacks recall as injuries mount
All Whites Cacace, Paulsen withdraw from Soccer Ashes
Business
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Expert warns Fonterra putting 'eggs in one basket' with billion-dollar sale
Fonterra announced the sale of its consumer businesses to French company Lactalis for $4.22 billion.
Eighty warnings to get workers out of 'danger zone' before worker's death
Is now a good time to buy a house?
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In Case You Missed It
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White couple give birth to biracial baby in Brisbane sperm mix-up
1 Sep 2025A biracial baby was born to a white couple in Brisbane in an IVF mix-up that Australia's biggest fertility company kept secret for 11 years.
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An authoritarian Trump statement didn't get the attention it deserves
1 Sep 2025Analysis - The claim "I have the right to do anything I want" deserves a closer look.
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Four phones, three weeks: Everything we saw on teen TikTok
1 Sep 2025We set up four brand-new social media accounts with teenage personas. Then we scrolled.
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What '365 days of rejection' is teaching this young Kiwi
1 Sep 2025Rejection is always difficult to deal with, but what if you had to do it every single day?
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 31 August 2025
In this week’s programme, you can hear a spine-tingling rendition of Joseph Parry’s Aberystwyth played by Christchurch band Woolston Brass. Audio
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Shona Murray: 'Music goes with so many things'
Music educator and choral conductor Shona Murray talks with RNZ Concert's Bryan Crump about secondary school choral festival The Big Sing and its beginnings, and the essential role of music in our lives. Video, Audio
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Mt Eden Chamber Music Festival - keeping it local
Violinist Simeon Broom grew up in Mt Eden and had the vision of creating a local festival there along the lines of the European festivals he'd played in. The Festival celebrates 10 years this weekend. Audio
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Antony Hermus: a man with a mission
"I always say, 'Everyone loves classical music, only some don't know about it yet', and I feel it is my mission to let people know about it." Dutch conductor Antony Hermus talks with RNZ Concert. Audio
In Depth
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Safety reforms risk another Pike River, officials warn in damning review
Documents reveal critical flaws in proposed safety reforms, with officials warning the changes could create legal loopholes and risk another tragedy. Audio
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20,000 and counting: Colonoscopy waitlist pushes patients to go private
The procedure can help prevent bowel cancer. But even as more cases are outsourced, the public system is struggling. Audio
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Ministry forced to release secret files showing alcohol lobby influence
Papers reveal industry lobbying against tax hikes, restrictions on sales, and a Fetal Alcohol plan. Audio
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'Our kids, they don't deserve this': Kura still waiting for permanent site
Christchurch's first kura-a-iwi has spent a decade in old, decrepit buildings.
What You Need to Know
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What's going on with the Reserve Bank?
Explainer - What on Earth is going on with the Reserve Bank and who is involved in the saga? Audio
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What 'continuous vetting' means for Kiwis in the US
Explainer - If you're thinking about going over to the United States as more than a tourist, be ready for an ever-changing reality.
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What is the sovereign citizen movement?
Explainer - A man accused of killing two police officers in Australia has been called a "sovereign citizen". But what is the movement about? Audio
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What can you do if you're publicly shamed?
Explainer : Naming and shaming, false rumours or a photo that upends your life - is there anything you can do about it?
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Comment & Analysis
NZ's shift to more private healthcare will likely raise costs and reduce quality
Analysis: Studies show public healthcare is more likely to lead to better health outcomes, and diverting public funds to private healthcare erodes the quality…
No excuse for mushroom murderer's inhumane prison conditions
Opinion: A principle of modern democracies where the rule of law prevails is that people are sent to prison as punishment - not for punishment, writes Thalia…
Next steps for RNZ in ever-changing media landscape
Radio listening remains an essential part of RNZ, even as it adapts to ever-changing audience needs, chief executive Paul Thompson writes.
NCEA reform: Who takes an academic or vocational path?
If introduced, the reform would effectively see New Zealand return to a "tracking" system where students are grouped into two pathways.