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St James in ruins: Greens' MP reignites calls for historic theatre revival
The Auckland Central MP has released a new video of the interior of the vandalised St James Theatre, saying a decision about its future can't be kicked down the road any more. Video
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Drop in Covid cases suggest second wave is easing - Baker
less than a minute agoProfessor Michael Baker says today's Covid cases suggests a positive sign that numbers are declining.
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Canberra Airport evacuated after gunman fires shots in check-in area
33 minutes agoCanberra Airport has been evacuated after a gunman fired shots in the check-in area of the terminal.
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The life and times of Richard E Grant
1 minute agoActor Richard E Grant is bringing his stage show to New Zealand later this year and will be talking about his life and times, his well-known roles, and his new memoir. Audio
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Mt Messenger: Protesters say bypass will damage wetlands and biodiversity
4:11 pm todayProtesters gathered today at Mt Messenger in northern Taranaki to try to stop the construction of a bypass.
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Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers
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Backlash over bus funding being given to offshore company
13 Aug 2022A Canterbury bus manufacturer and a National Party MP are unhappy government funding for a new public transport fleet has gone offshore.
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Air New Zealand's reduced flight schedule takes the wind out of flying for travellers
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US scientists closely monitoring earthquake activity in American Samoa
1:55 pm todayFollowing a swarm of earthquakes detected at the Manu'a Island Group in American Samoa, the US Geological Survey has dispatched a team to Pago Pago to assess and set up equipment to monitor seismic…
Mark Brown confirmed as Cook Islands prime minister
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Recipe: Lemony, Leek, Ricotta and Fennel Tart
This easy crustless quiche is a favourite with followers of chef Gretchen Lowe. Audio
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Keep him on or cut him loose?
Week in Politics - It should have been a good week for the National Party, then Stuff reported the new MP for Tauranga, Sam Uffindell, took part in beating a 13-year-old in 1999.
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'I was just noodling away and this tune came to me'
The rollicking theme music of RNZ's rural show Country Life was composed over 25 years ago by rural journalist Kevin Ikin. Audio
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REPLAY: the charity passing on pre-loved sports gear
Over the last five years, REPLAY has redistributed over 21,000 pieces of used sports equipment. Founder Denise McLean is keen to see the service expand all over the country. Audio
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US scientists closely monitoring earthquake activity in American Samoa
2:17 pm todayWith a swarm of earthquakes detected at the Manu'a Island Group in American Samoa, the US Geological Survey is in Pago Pago to monitor seismic activities in the…
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Sam Uffindell lucky to avoid NZ's criminal justice system - but it was the right outcome
16 minutes agoHowever you look at it, the National Party has selected someone who once committed an act of criminal violence to represent the Tauranga electorate in…
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Middlemore's fake doctor revelation shocks Linda Astor whistleblower
16 minutes agoThe whisteblower who unmasked bogus psychiatrist Linda Astor 25 years ago is shocked that a man with no medical qualifications was able to work at Middlemore…
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All Blacks silence critics with 35-23 victory over Springboks
6:16 am todayCentre David Havili and lock Scott Barrett scored late tries as the All Blacks eased the pressure on coach Ian Foster with a superb 35-23 victory over South…
RNZ Music
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New Horizons: Kokomo
20 minutes agoIt's taken the Tauranga band Kokomo 30 years, 15 albums, 3 divorces, 5 children, one heart attack and numerous tours to make the great album they've been promising. William Dart checks out the band's new Workhorse in the context of their impressive career. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 14 August 2022
We’re marking the Feast of the Assumption of Mary with hymns including Immaculate Mary and Mō Maria. It’s an especially important time for New Zealand Catholics as St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington is dedicated as the National Shrine to Mary, Mother of God, Assumed into Heaven. Video, Audio
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Inside Out: Stacey Kent, Vaughn Roberts, and the Arts
Kiwi jazz from Vaughn Roberts and Charmaine Ford, a beautiful bossa from Stacey Kent, and the Arts Pepper and Farmer play standards. Audio
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Hallelujah: The story behind the anthem
Largely ignored following its release on Leonard Cohen’s 1984 album Various Positions, ‘Hallelujah’ took a long, winding road to become a modern-day anthem. A new documentary charts its rise to legendary status. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Uffindell and the era of boarding school bullies
Sam Uffindell denies terrifying a flatmate but admits beating a younger student during his school days. He says boarding schools were full of 'rough and…
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Ex-Celebration Church members believe 'deliverance' harmed them
A former Celebration member believes deliverance - the Pentecostal equivalent of exorcism - has been used to replace counselling, medical care, and even law…
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Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers
Track the very latest Covid-19 data in New Zealand, with new charts on the currents trends from RNZ data journalist Farah Hancock.
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Whose breath are you breathing?
How much of the air you're breathing is air someone else exhaled? And in the midst of a pandemic caused by an airborne virus, where are the riskiest places to…
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Cost of living payment: What you need to know
The government's cost of living payment has seen eligible New Zealanders receive a welcome bump to their finances this week, but who is eligible and how can…
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Emissions Trading Scheme: What you need to know
The Emissions Trading Scheme is one of the most important drivers of the changes needed to have any hope of avoiding the catastrophic impacts of climate change.
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Explainer: Can we still avoid Covid-19 and is there any point trying?
With new Covid-19 case numbers down, many may be asking if there's any point keeping up precautions to avoid the virus, particularly those who haven't caught it…
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Three waters Part II: What you need to know
Explainer - The government is forging ahead with revised water system reform despite criticisms. So what's changed? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
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Sam Uffindell lucky to avoid NZ's criminal justice system - but it was the right outcome
However you look at it, the National Party has selected someone who once committed an act of criminal violence to represent the Tauranga electorate in…
Week in Politics: Keep him on or cut him loose? Luxon's big decision
Analysis - Christopher Luxon must decide whether Sam Uffindell stays or goes - the most difficult call he's made since as leader - while a Labour MP launches an…
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What a difference less than a week can make: National lurching from success to controversy and Labour facing its own bombshell, Political Editor Jane Patterson…