The Briefing
New Zealand
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Residents fear Transmission Gully link road closure will add to commute
22 Oct 2024Porirua City Council says the road will be closed for up to five months.
Company responsible for death of Jamey Bowring in site explosion says competitors also breaking the law
Large scrub fire burning at Tekapo Military Training Area
Politics
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What to watch this week at Parliament
This week, Parliament's key action is happening both in the House and in select committees, and includes the RMA, mental health, and a request to expand the Treaty of Waitangi.
As it happened: Crown Observer appointed for Wellington City Council, Darleen Tana removed from Parliament
Government unveils rebooted school lunch menu
Sport
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Netball: What sparked NZ's stunning victory?
22 Oct 2024One of the Silver Ferns' best performances this year came after one of their worst practices, says defender Karin Burger.
Rugby league: Young guns and seasoned vets named in Kiwis side
All Blacks vs Japan: Peter Lakai, Ruben Love to debut; Patrick Tuipulotu to lead
Business
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Facebook owner Meta restarts facial recognition tech in 'celeb-bait' crackdown
The photos of 50,000 public figures will be used to detect and block suspected scam advertisements.
Fibre infrastructure could deliver $163 billion in economic benefits, report finds
Jumbo-sized 75 point OCR cut possible November - experts
More News & Current Affairs
Featured stories
How a daring yacht trip turned into a rescue effort
In early 2022, renowned solo sailor, writer and singer Andrew Fagan set sail for the Southern Ocean in his tiny 5.1m sloop-rigged plywood yacht Swirly World in Perpetuity. Audio
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From Rainbow's End to Cirque du Soleil - Kiwi juggler enjoys illustrious career
Mike Twist was around seven years old when he realised he could juggle. It always came naturally to him, he never had to be taught. A basic three ball cascade felt as easy as breathing. Video, Audio
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Unofficial Wellington hospo awards to 'change the narrative'
The new awards will give the sector what it deserves "despite the doom and gloom", the organiser says.
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The call that brought the walls of a father's life 'tumbling down'
Mark Longley received a shattering phone call: "We've got a body in the morgue, and we think it's your daughter."
In Case You Missed It
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Auditor-General asked to investigate heated tobacco tax cuts
22 Oct 2024Labour's Ayesha Verrall has laid a formal complaint over the policy, saying it lacks justification and claiming there are indications of industry influence.
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Has Lawson guaranteed himself a permanent seat in F1?
22 Oct 2024Opinion - The performance of the New Zealand driver on his return should have secured his future in the sport.
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'Entitled' Cathedral Cove visitors slowing track repairs - mayor
22 Oct 2024Wayward visitors wombling onto a closed track are getting in the way of contractors.
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The airport landing so hard only 50 pilots are qualified to do it
22 Oct 2024There's a Buddha in the cockpit, watching as the pilot takes a dramatic last-minute turn.
RNZ Music
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New Horizons: Bill Callahan - Breathing new life
Bill Callahan's new live album, Resuscitate!, is an inescapable reason for William Dart to look back over the American songwriter's 34-year career, including music released under the moniker of Smog as well as under his own name. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 20 October 2024
Marking World Mission Sunday this week with hymns including We have a gospel to proclaim, and Who’ll be a witness for my Lord. Audio
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Inside Out: Ella Dunbar-Wilcox
Ella Dunbar-Wilcox is a NZ singer who works and studies in Los Angeles. Her first EP 'Almost Love' shows a vocalist with a very bright future. You can hear tracks from the EP on Inside Out this week. Audio
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Two concertos for the price of one concert
A new clarinet concerto by NZ composer Ross Harris, and one by jazz great Artie Shaw form a double bill when British soloist Julian Bliss joins the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Auditor-General asked to investigate heated tobacco tax cuts
Labour's Ayesha Verrall has laid a formal complaint over the policy, saying it lacks justification and claiming there are indications of industry influence. Audio
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The very big legal change very little is known about
How do you replace the 900 pages of development laws? This is what we know about the government's plan so far.
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NZ's hardline anti-nuclear policy 'is a mistake' - ex-Trump adviser
An adviser to three US Presidents, John Bolton, says he worries New Zealand could be "spun off on its own" in an increasingly dangerous world. Audio
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Why do so many Americans want another Trump presidency?
There's "something cathartic" about Donald Trump for millions of Americans who feel disrespected or left behind by changed cultural norms, a best-selling author…
What You Need to Know
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Job cuts barely make a dent in public service bill
Explainer - Thousands of jobs have been cut but it's a drop in the bucket of the overall expenses.
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Can the govt step in to take control over Wellington City Council?
Explainer - The government says it's prepared to intervene if needed, but what is allowed under law, and how bad is it?
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The rise of remote work: What you need to know
The number of people working mostly from home is up 60 percent on 2018 according to the latest census.
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What is hurricane season and why is it so dangerous?
Milton is the latest hurricane to strike Florida, coming just weeks after deadly Helene. But why now? Here's what you need to know.
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Comment & Analysis
Has Lawson guaranteed himself a permanent seat in F1?
Opinion - The performance of the New Zealand driver on his return should have secured his future in the sport.
Health workforce shortage will limit benefits of funding glucose monitors
There are problems within the health system that mean full patient access to training on how to use the insulin pumps will likely take years, experts say.
Three simple graphs that explain NZ's economic crisis
Analysis - The Reserve Bank may not have much effect on inflation, but it can certainly affect the structure of the economy, Geoff Bertram says.
Peters' $100b infrastructure fund is the right idea. Politics-as-usual is the problem
Analysis - Success will hinge on getting the details right and, more importantly, getting the politics out of infrastructure planning.