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Willow-Jean Prime loses education portfolio in Labour reshuffle
about 2 hours agoAnd Ginny Andersen becomes the third person in the job in just over a year.
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Computer made of human brain cells taught to play 'Doom'
15 minutes agoCortical Labs says the "biological computer" was learning and this was a step closer to real-world uses. Audio
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Police return to Australian station to search for evidence in case of missing 4yo Gus
about 1 hour agoPolice have previously said two of Gus's family members are not cooperating with investigators, and have indicated they have a suspect.
The Briefing
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Jacinda Ardern joins star-studded Auckland Writers Festival line-up
12:01 pm todayThe former PM is among big literary names, from Helen Garner and Mick Herron to Captain Underpants' author Dav Pilkey.
Porn-addicted former Waikato law firm boss Damian Botherway loses name suppression bid
Covid booster should be given alongside annual flu vaccine - experts
Politics
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Tech entrepreneur donating hundreds of thousands to political parties
Brian Cartmell, a Queenstown-based expat American, has given big donations to ACT, National, NZ First and the Opportunity party.
National would only support 'gold standard' live animal exports, Todd McClay says
Auckland Mayor says inner-city suburbs are ripe for housing intensification
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Live: White Ferns v Zimbabwe
10:47 am todayFollow all the ODI action from University Oval in Dunedin.
Crusaders back themselves to turn around slow start in Super Rugby
After women players defect, Iran hints men will skip World Cup
Business
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Where are the country's most - and least - affordable houses?
Affordability is at the best level in almost a decade, but the effect is not being felt evenly.
Air Chathams announces $20 fuel surcharge on fares
KiwiSaver balances wobble: Is this time different?
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Intensification is coming, mayor tells leafy suburbs after 'long, painful' meeting
1:05 pm today"It will end up with a city which looks like a city, not the world's largest suburb," Wayne Brown says.
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Why Donald Trump can't explain the start - or the end - of the war in Iran
12:18 pm todayAnalysis - The US president's trusty technique of sowing confusion to postpone reckonings is beginning to fail.
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Bosses skimping on sick leave in face of Covid wave
1:23 pm todayUnder-pressure employers taking a hard line on sick leave are being warned to take care with the rules.
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KiwiSaver balances wobble: Is this time different?
12:01 pm todayMarkets have been volatile this week as they digest the impact of the war in the Middle East.
RNZ Music
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NZTrio: Magnifique
NZTrio's diverse "Magnifique" programme spans from French Romantic elegance to contemporary New Zealand landscapes.
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Christchurch Symphony Orchestra at The Piano
The CSO brings together three masters – Albinoni, CPE Bach, and Haydn – to showcase the evolution of orchestral music from the intricate melodies of the Baroque to the burgeoning drama of the early Classical era.
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Hymns on Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Graduate Choir starts off this week’s show with a spiritual - Ain’a that good news! The Auckland-based ensemble is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Audio
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Auckland Arts Festival: Requiem
The Auckland Arts Festival presents a concert to showcase the world premiere of Victoria Kelly's Requiem, a work provoked into existence by death and grief which is "about the experience of being alive".
In Depth
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Tech entrepreneur donating hundreds of thousands to political parties
Brian Cartmell, a Queenstown-based expat American, has given big donations to ACT, National, NZ First and the Opportunity party.
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Where New Zealand's apples and avocados are going
The world is eating our lunch, as nearly nine out of 10 apples go offshore.
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Three Kiwi staples that almost entirely end up offshore
The world at our breakfast table: We're so good at producing some daily staples that 95% are exported.
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Why New Zealand is lagging on rooftop solar - despite falling costs
It is one of the cheapest ways to cut power bills - yet documents reveal the government shelved a subsidy. Audio
What You Need to Know
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How NZ supply chains are being thrown into chaos
Explainer - The war raging in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains, but what exactly does that mean? Audio
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
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How March Madness may make your Monday morning commute longer
Explainer - If your Monday morning commute feels a little madder than usual this week, it's not just you. Audio
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Why betting on online prediction markets is now illegal
Explainer - What to know about New Zealand's crackdown on betting on the future. Audio
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Comment & Analysis
Does Donald Trump even know what’s happening in Iran?
Analysis: There are no signs that the US President's decisions on the war will be grounded in reality any time soon.
Luxon doubles down as more worrying polling emerges
Analysis: It's a bold prime minister who assumes the support of his entire caucus after one of his worst weeks in the job. Audio
Meet 'Tous', an entirely new kind of mammal
A plantation worker photographed the animal thought to have been dead for 6000 years.
Iran defies Trump and names new Supreme Leader
Analysis: Iran's clerical leadership chose confrontation over compromise.