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Live: Houses evacuated in Akaroa over landslip fears; Canterbury flood call outs climb past 50
Hundreds could be left without power in Wellington overnight.
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'As bad as it gets': Residents flee flooding in state of emergency
Selwyn Huts residents have been asked to evacuate as rivers rise and rain lashes already sodden ground.
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Roads closed, wind warning remains, but worst of Wellington storm over
about 1 hour agoEmergency services are still warning residents to to be "extra careful" in extreme conditions.
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How to stay safe and what to know about closures, cancellations, evacuations
about 1 hour agoWarnings are covering huge parts of the country.
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Weather watches and warnings: What do red and orange mean?
A "red" wind alert has been issued for Wellington but what does that mean?
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Mayor Brown walks out after fiery debate over Western Springs Stadium plans
27 minutes agoUntil now, the stadium had been primarily used for rugby union matches and speedway racing.
Fluoridation of some Tauranga water supply suspended due to faulty tank
Prosecutors claim minor traffic incident sparked Auckland double murder
Politics
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ACT's David Seymour wants to slash 'bloated' ministerial line-up
3:33 pm todaySeymour has called for a smaller team of ministers, portfolios and departments.
Senior hospital doctors strike in protest at stalled pay talks
Greens announces policy it says will create 40,000 'green' jobs
Sport
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'Never had a conversation like that with Ruby': Black Ferns coach tells of decision to drop Tui
5:45 pm todayThe 2021 World Cup star has been squeezed out amid a wealth of outside back options.
Indian Panthers suspended from National Basketball League
Basketball: Time right for Tall Blacks to challenge Boomers
Business
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NZ climate investor puts millions into start-up reducing methane emissions
The American start-up is promising to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.
KiwiSaver providers mull possible changes to 'free' $521 a year
Woolworths NZ sales rise despite grocery price decrease
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What a cookbook stoush tells us about who owns recipes
A clash between two food influencers over a caramel slice and a baklava recipe highlights a legal grey area.
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Review: Marlon Williams charms in new documentary
The deeply private musician pulls back the curtain on his personal life in a moving new film that tells the story of his bid to reclaim his reo.
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Easy eats: Stir-fried quinoa with broccoli and fried eggs
Quinoa cooks like a grain and fries up just like rice - with very delicious results.
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Sir Dave Dobbyn to serve a slice of his back catalogue at one-off Auckland show
The New Zealand music legend will take fans on an "unforgettable journey" at the Town Hall for the first time in June.
In Case You Missed It
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Ukraine and US sign rare minerals deal after two-month delay
11:35 am todayTrump had initially demanded rights to Ukraine's mineral wealth as compensation for the billions of dollars in US weapons.
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Nuclear policy could hold key to Australian election
9:29 am todayOpposition leader Peter Dutton is expected to finally reveal how his party plans to pay for its controversial nuclear policy.
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Marlon Williams charms in new documentary Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds
6:08 am todayThe deeply private musician pulls back the curtain on his personal life in a moving new film that tells the story of his bid to reclaim his reo.
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NZTA defends oversight of powerful highway speed camera system
7:01 am todayThe reach of 'smart' road cameras is growing in scale and power.
RNZ Music
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Darren Pickering: the best lessons in life are free
With a new album out, Christchurch jazz man Darren Pickering talks about his approach to learning the art of jazz. Video, Audio
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Music, gender politics and the 1906 Christchurch Exhibition
Dr Inge van Rij talks about her award-winning research into the musical politics behind a 1906 exercise in nation building. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 27 April 2025
This week's programme features resurrection-themed hymns for Eastertide, an atmospheric rendition of Amazing Grace by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, and a benediction from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Audio
In Depth
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Former Aussie PM: 'Showing weakness to Trump is a major, major mistake'
Drawing on his own experience dealing with Trump, Malcolm Turnbull warned New Zealand against adopting a posture of appeasement.
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The women who waived suppression for Olivia Podmore
Once adversaries, Nicholle Bailey and Jess Massey united to fight to expose the Olympic cyclist's cruel treatment. Audio
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In death, Olivia Podmore is finally seen by a system that failed her
A harrowing inquest has revealed the disturbing truth about the Olympic cyclist's treatment within her sport.
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Why our biggest exporters are worried about going GMO
Is New Zealand really risking billions by changing its genetic modification laws?
What You Need to Know
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New Zealand's shifting seasons, explained
Our weather is getting 'increasingly muddled'. What does that mean, and when does winter even start now?
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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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Playing politics with AI: Why NZ needs rules about ‘fake’ images in election campaigns
Seeing is no longer believing in the age of images and videos generated by artificial intelligence.
Australian election on a knife edge, thanks to Donald Trump
Analysis - Nothing is certain in politics, and Labor could still lose the election as polls are known to get it wrong in Australia, writes Corin Dann. Audio
Willis warns of a ‘tight’ budget to come, but NZ should be going for productivity, not austerity
Analysis - Finance Minister Nicola Willis has warned her 2025 "Growth Budget" will be "one of the tightest budgets in a decade".
Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember military veterans
Expansion of the term 'veteran' will add 100,000 service people, without automatically changing existing entitlements.