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'Brick wall after brick wall': Grandma granted custody in OT dispute
Tears of joy and cheers filled a courtroom in the Hutt Valley when a grandmother was granted custody of her six-month-old mokopuna after a long battle with Oranga Tamariki.
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This World Cup’s for you, Casey Kopua
32 minutes agoAgainst all odds, the Silver Ferns have won the World Cup for the first time in 16 years. And, fittingly, one of the legends of the game sealed their incredible victory, writes LockerRoom editor…
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Is snobbery against the trades endangering our economy?
The prejudice that encourages kids to go to university at the expense of a career in the trades is harming our economy.
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Silver Ferns' World Cup win: 'I've never seen a team battle so hard'
After the heartache of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Silver Ferns have turned their fortunes around to be crowned 2019 World Champions. Here's how the world reacted.
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Grounded planes: 'Possible in-flight break-up' cause for concern
5:31 am todayA possible risk of in-flight breakup is the reason for the grounding of 21 sightseeing planes in New Zealand on Saturday.
Nationwide groundwater testing results overdue for months
Dunedin Blood Service needs more plasma donors
Politics
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Simon Bridges says EV uptake too slow
The National Party is criticising the Government's uptake of electric vehicles into its fleet, saying it's taking too long. Audio
Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton dismisses Jacinda Ardern's demands to stop deporting New Zealanders
PM's Australian visit extended as Air Force plane breaks down
Pacific
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Marshall Islands drives tuna initiatives
4:07 am todayThe Marshall Islands fisheries department is pushing two initiatives that could transform the country's engagement in the multi-billion dollar commercial tuna fishery in the region.
PNG's Marape wants Australia to close Manus detention camp
Call for debate about Cooks water supply
Sport
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Lowry wins The Open Championship
6:29 am todayIrishman Shane Lowry won the British Open by six strokes amid emotional scenes at Royal Portrush.
Today's Sports News - What you need to know
Sad resignation after another All Blacks' win in Argentina
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Opinion: Ardern can take a few lessons from Australian Labor's defeat
With a possible trifecta of abortion, euthanasia and marijuana legalisation hitting the next election, the NZ Labour Party could miss the voices of the 'quiet Kiwis', writes Brigette Morten.
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The Harmonic Resonators perform a medley of NZ anthems
20 Jul 2019VIDEO - Tauranga family folk band The Harmonic Resonators swing by the RNZ studio. Video, Audio
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Week in Politics: Farmers join ETS & new plan to cut road deaths
Analysis: In a breakthrough deal this week, Kiwi farmers agreed to join the Emissions Trading Scheme. Meanwhile, the government announced a radical shift in its road safety strategy.
In Case You Missed It
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Sad resignation after another All Blacks' win in Argentina
21 Jul 2019Analysis - In a week of games that went down to the wire, New Zealand's sporting nerves have been severely tested, writes Jamie Wall. Video
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Silver Ferns vs Australia: All the action from the game
5:08 am todayNetball World Cup - The Silver Ferns are crowned 2019 champions with a 52-51 finals victory over Australia. Look at how the match unfolded with Matt Chatterton…
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Giant leap for mankind, a quick trans-Tasman flight for NZ
21 Jul 2019The Defence Force pilot who flew footage of the Moon landing to New Zealand 50 years ago says it may have been the fastest ever flight from Sydney to… Audio
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Chinese military watch as NZ engages in war games
20 Jul 2019New Zealand troops are participating in military war games off the coast of Australia.
RNZ Music
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Behind the scenes: Leisure and the APO Live
1 minute agoCheck out a 'making of' video and live recording of Auckland soul/RnB five-piece Leisure in concert with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Auckland’s Town Hall.
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New Horizons: Tribute to João Gilberto
about 4 hours agoThe world of bossa nova is much poorer with the loss of the great João Gilberto, who passed away on 6 July. William Dart pays tribute to the Brazilian master. Video, Audio
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Hymns on Sunday
about 5 hours agoWe’ve hymns with a Welsh theme this week, including William Williams’ stirring hymn Guide me, O thou great Redeemer. Audio
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Friday Night Live: Melodownz
less than a minute agoPolynesian urban poet and artist Melodownz plans to ‘take over the world one rhyme at a time’ with his languid funk-jazz rap and insightful and thoughtful rap. Have a listen with Friday Night Live.
In Depth
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Insight: Safe or seized? Babies taken by Oranga Tamariki
Listen - Oranga Tamariki is under fire for taking babies, but must balance keeping kids safe against keeping families together. Māori News Correspondent… Audio
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More residential homes could stop Oranga Tamariki uplifts
Insight - Vulnerable mothers desperately need access to more residential homes so they can keep their babies instead of watching them being taken into state… Audio
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How closed adoption robbed Māori children of their identity
Insight - Thousands of Māori babies were adopted into Pākehā families under the 1955 Adoption Act, leaving them desperate to reconnect. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui in… Audio
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Tobacco company targeting Māori for money - minister
A tobacco company is targeting Māori with its new e-cigarette because it wants to make money and not because it's concerned about public health, Associate…
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Week in Politics: Farmers join ETS and new plan to cut road deaths
Analysis: The week was marked by a breakthrough deal as farmers agree to join the Emissions Trading Scheme and the government announces a radical shift in road…
Coy Auckland mayoral candidates playing the media?
Mediawatch - As the country's biggest mayoral contest heats up the media has been digging into the candidates and their PR teams - but is that coverage playing… Audio
Opinion: Ardern can take a few lessons from Labor's defeat
Opinion - The leadership visits are more interesting in that they serve as a spotlight on the two countries - politically, and on policy issues, writes Brigette…
Opinion: The fall of 'higher' education?
We live in memorable academic times: higher education in New Zealand is on a definite downward roll, David Cohen writes.