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Supermarket loyalty card cyberattack prompts password warning
Scammers may have accessed New World Clubcard accounts, the supermarket says.
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All Blacks find rhythm to flay France in Wellington
Captain Ardie Savea grabbed a double to become the top tryscorer among All Blacks forwards.
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Watch: Mārahau cut off after river floods settlement
Locals say a big clean-up is underway, after the river burst its banks.
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Lions crush AUNZ Invitational side as first test looms
about 1 hour agoAndy Farrell's side has run in eight tries in a rout.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Late-night earthquake jolt for Central Otago
12 Jul 2025The quake measured magnitude 4.2, GeoNet says.
Auckland's Muriwai hit by slip, community evacuated
Fairlie restaurant severely damaged after fire
Politics
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Government 'meddling in a place where it's just not required' - tertiary union
But supporters of the Education and Training Amendment Bill say universities can't be trusted to uphold freedom of expression.
'It is an interesting time' - Tania Simpson takes over as chair of Waitangi Trust
Oranga Tamariki paying nearly $2m a year to communications staff
Sport
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Magic Miller powers Black Ferns to victory over Australia
12 Jul 2025The NZ women ran in five second-half tries to retain their unbeaten record against Australia.
Benji Marshall's Wests Tigers silence critics with onfield defiance
New Zealand Black Sox keep title hopes alive after securing first Super Round win
Business
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Stocks fall as Trump ramps up tariff threats
Trump outlines new tariffs to more than 20 countries if agreements aren't reached by 1 August.
Samsung is looking into more AI devices - potentially including earrings and necklaces
Havelock North boutique dairy company Origin Earth saved by last minute buyer
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Cricketer becomes first male player to take five wickets in five balls
11 Jul 2025Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher made history by becoming the first male player in professional cricket to claim five wickets in five balls, a triple…
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Watch: Trump praises English-speaking country's president on his 'good English'
11 Jul 2025The comments have sparked outrage.
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Where next for Regulatory Standards Bill?
11 Jul 2025Anaylsis: Critics of David Seymour's controversial bill are in for disappointment.
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What happens when amateurs do the Tour de France
11 Jul 2025I rode the Tour de France to study its effect on the human body: Fatigue, triumph and lessons.
RNZ Music
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Inside Out: Cityscapes and Street Scenes
Nick Tipping checks out jazz tunes which describe evoke cities and streets, including Jonathan Crayford's 'Skyscraper Scaffold', Duke Ellington's 'Sidewalks of New York', and Myele Manzanza's 'Brixton Blues'. Audio
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Loud and proud: Inside NZ's infectious Punjabi music scene
Punjabi pop and hip hop are gaining momentum in New Zealand, with a new generation of artists fusing high-energy beats, bilingual lyrics and references to cities, cars and designer labels with South Asian heritage to connect with increasingly diverse audiences.
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Hamilton Flute Festival
It's all about the flute in Hamilton this weekend. RNZ Concert's Andrew Clark speaks with the festival's founder, Kathryn Orbell. Video, Audio
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The DJ bringing crowds to tears at sports games
DJ Algoodie remembers the time he played at a rugby league game and thousands of voices joined in to sing.
In Depth
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Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts
Phasing out government assistance for storms and floods would be leaving homeowners 'on their own', an expert says. Audio
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New KiwiRail board appointee linked to NZ First donation
Scott O'Donnell is one of the four directors of Dynes Transport Tapanui, which donated $20,000 to the party in 2024. Audio
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How an Australian rivalry came to have a grip on NZ
It is Australian sport's fiercest competition, but for decades, State of Origin has also stirred passions among Kiwis. Why? Audio
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Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
After internal alarm about an official's dealings with the alcohol industry, new rules of engagement are being drawn up.
What You Need to Know
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Why KFC went after a teen's business logo
Explainer: Why does a giant global corporation care so much about the logo being used by a young Christchurch entrepreneur?
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How New Zealand decides who is and isn't a 'terrorist'
Explainer - The Proud Boys are no longer a terrorist entity in New Zealand. But how does a group get designated as terrorists in the first place?
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Nobody's buying carbon anymore - and it's costing the government millions
Explainer - Seven failed auctions and counting. How did the government lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from big polluters?
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Want to be a mayor? How to stand in local body elections
Explainer - Have you ever wanted to stand for local office? Now's your chance, as the nomination period for this year's local body elections opens Friday.
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Comment & Analysis
Where next for Regulatory Standards Bill?
Anaylsis: Critics of David Seymour's controversial bill are in for disappointment. Audio
Why real 'de-extinction' is unlikely to fly
The announcement that New Zealand's moa nunui (giant moa) is the next "de-extinction" target has caused widespread alarm among scientists.
Rugby headgear can't prevent concussion - but new materials could soften the blows
Analysis - "Isotropic" materials could potentially reduce the impact forces experienced by players.
How will NZ pay the higher premiums for defence spending?
Analysis: Defence spending is like insurance - you have to pay for it but you hope you never have to use it.