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NZ First's political donations: A creeping feeling of deja vu
Power Play - Rumours of dodgy political donations, Winston Peters full of bluster and denial, and potentially a drawn-out series of combative but ultimately meaningless exchanges with the press gallery.
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Grace Millane trial: Defence says death result of consensual choking
about 1 hour agoA forensic pathologist based in Florida has disputed a Crown expert's opinion on bruising to Grace Millane's body.
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Unaffordable dental care: 'I can't do anything about it'
Accessing good dental care is not easy for thousands of low income New Zealanders, and for one woman, it is an unaffordable dream, as she cannot take on more debt. Audio
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'Very unlikely' Glen Rice Jr will play for Breakers again
The head of the New Zealand Breakers basketball franchise says he doesn't see its troubled star player playing for the team again. Audio
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Grace Millane enjoyed having hands around neck, court told
6:01 pm todayFriends of Grace Millane told police the British backpacker had an interest in being choked during rough sex, a court has heard.
NZME confirms it is in discussions to buy Stuff
Port Taranaki flunks environmental report card
Politics
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Government toughens OIO rules with 'national interest' test
7:01 pm todayThe government will strengthen overseas investment rules by assessing whether the sale of high-risk assets - including "significant media entities" - is in the national interest.
Winston Peters rejects accusations over NZ First Foundation
Child poverty, welfare: government inaction frustrates advocacy groups
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Samoan family loses third child to measles epidemic
A family in Samoa has lost their third child to the measles epidemic, as the country's death toll continues to rise.
Incumbents under threat in Marshalls' preliminary results
NZ administrator to Tokelau 'encouraged' suspensions - High Court
Sport
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'Very unlikely' Glen Rice Jr plays for Breakers again - Matt Walsh
less than a minute agoThe head of the New Zealand Breakers basketball franchise says he doesn't see its troubled star player playing for the team again.
Auckland Tuatara honour player
England dangerman still adjusting to new balls
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How life in space changed Astro Alex's view of Earth
Dr Alexander Gerst, aka Astro Alex, gained a greater insight into Earth's fragility after spending almost a year in space on the International Space Station. Audio, Gallery
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What is the Māori worldview on euthanasia?
Debate has emerged as to whether euthanasia has a place in te ao Māori, with some saying it doesn't sit with the Māori worldview of death, and others saying whānau should have the choice.
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Auckland theatre renamed in honour of Kiri Te Kanawa
1 minute agoDame Kiri Te Kanawa says it's "extraordinary" to have Auckland's former ASB Theatre named after her.
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Marley the hero lab saves the day
Not all heroes wear capes and many are four-legged, like Marley the labrador who helped rescue a small dog swept out to sea at Petone on Sunday. Video, Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Women dehydrating themselves due to no toilets at work - union
5:04 pm todayA KiwiRail worker says staff in the field are forced to regularly relieve themselves behind a tree or bush due to a lack of toilet facilities.
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NZ First has 'never deviated' from electoral law - Peters
4:19 pm todayNZ First leader Winston Peters has responded to allegations his party breached electoral law, saying he's confident the party has always acted within the law.
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Is there tikanga around euthanasia?
3:17 pm todaySome saying euthanasia does not sit with the Māori worldview of death, and others saying whānau should have the choice.
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Auckland theatre renamed in honour of Kiri te Kanawa
12:12 pm todayDame Kiri Te Kanawa says it's "extraordinary" to have Auckland's former ASB Theatre named after her.
RNZ Music
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Theatre officially renamed in honour of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
less than a minute agoA blessing ceremony and a star-studded gala concert tomorrow mark the official renaming of the the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre in Auckland’s Aotea Centre, in recognition of the work of the world-renowned opera singer.
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Open the doors to all kinds of music
less than a minute agoMusic Teacher of the Year, Duncan Ferguson likes to welcome all kinds of music in his department at St. Andrew's College in Christchurch.
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VIDEO PREMIERE: Unchained XL ‘Sixty Fo Mo’
1 minute agoRNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the new single and video from Nigerian Kiwi rapper and producer Unchained XL. ‘Sixty Fo’ Mo’ is a 64-bar verse about anti-African racism, whakapapa and identity, and the imprisonment of American rapper ASAP Rocky.
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New Horizons: The Beatles re-released & re-imagined
about 2 hours agoWilliam Dart considers The Beatles – re-released with the 50th Anniversary Edition of Abbey Road; and re-imagined with Matthew Bannister's individual take on Rubber Soul. Video, Audio
In Depth
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NZ First-linked company applied for $15m govt loan
A forestry company with close links to New Zealand First has revealed it applied for a $15 million loan from the Provincial Growth Fund, which is overseen by NZ…
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Conversations with Nico: Explaining Aotearoa's past to its future
Now We Are Five (Million) - Guyon Espiner and his daughter Nico kōrero on New Zealand's attitudes to Māori culture, language and history in his childhood…
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Fourth death linked to Pharmac's epilepsy medication switch
A 26-year-old is the fourth person to die shortly after changing from a branded version of the anti-epilepsy drug lamotrigine to a generic version. Video
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NZ First-linked forestry company wanted $95m in govt funding
A forestry company with close links to New Zealand First planned to apply for nearly $100 million under the One Billion Trees programme, which is overseen by…
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Sexual violence law changes 'long overdue'
Analysis - A new Bill will hopefully mitigate two problems for survivors seeking justice through our court system and reduce the harm the system creates…
Week in Politics: Guns, education, immigration and euthanasia
Analysis: A cautious move on new gun laws, a politically acceptable education shake-up, a solution to the Indian partner problem and the End of Life Choice Bill…
Replacing RNZ, TVNZ: Opportunity and risk abound
Opinion - A potential restructuring of public media could be the best thing for politics and public debate in decades - or a flop, journalism researcher Mel…
RNZ and TVNZ media proposal enters tricky territory
Mediawatch looks at a plan formed behind closed doors which could be the biggest shake-up in broadcasting for 30 years. Audio