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Illegal high-powered e-scooters left unmonitored by authorities
12:29 pm todayAccording to the Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, e-scooters cannot exceed 300 watts - that is less than a lawnmower - to qualify as "low-powered vehicles".
Windy week ahead for most, above average rainfall for South Island this summer
Christchurch terror attack inquest: 111 call about Linwood threat 'clearest example of Priority 1 call', expert says
Politics
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Billboard labels government 'climate extremists' over oil and gas plans
10:27 am todayAnyone promoting more fossil fuel use in the midst of a climate crisis deserves to be called out as "extremist", Greenpeace says. Audio
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon: High net migration not sustainable for New Zealand
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden 'less certain' of good relationship with unions
Sport
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White Ferns hope change in format brings change in results
3:33 pm todayWhite Ferns look to bounce back in 50-over series.
Up the Wahs: 2023 Warriors season recap
Ko finishes year on winning note
Business
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'People up at night worrying' as retirement savings dry up amid cost of living crisis
7:53 am todayThe Retirement Commissioner is joining budget advisors in raising alarm over a steep rise in people withdrawing their savings from KiwiSaver as they struggle with rising prices.
Fujitsu told to pay Corrections $3.9m after lengthy legal battle
Bay of Plenty Regional Council considers sell-down of Port of Tauranga stake
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A 'death match' between warring groups: Where did America go so wrong?
US journalist George Packer told Sunday Morning's Jim Mora that America hasn't been this divided since the Vietnam War. Can the endless culture wars ever end? Audio
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How Guo Pei changed the world of fashion
Guo Pei's colourful and structured gowns are meticulously handcrafted by hundreds of embroiderers and take up to two years to create. A new exhibit in Auckland showcases her work. Audio
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The Mixtape: Best of 2023 - part one
Notable New Zealanders share the songs which have meaning in their lives. Audio
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'You want to leave something that everyone's proud of'
'Townie'-turned-farmer Geoff Crawford is committed to rejuvenating the land and knocking off possums. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Lydia Ko finishes year on a winning note
12:43 pm todayThe Kiwi golfer teamed up with Australian Jason Day to win an invitational mixed teams event in Florida.
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Sliding backwards on human rights
5:43 am todayThe Detail - A 75-year-old UN declaration still holds sway over New Zealand's legislation and conduct, but the Human Rights Commission sees threats around the…
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NZ SailGP team comes from behind for thrilling win
7:34 am todayNew Zealand have won the latest SailGP round in a dramatic photo finish in Dubai.
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A 'death match' between warring groups: Where did America go so wrong?
10 Dec 2023US journalist George Packer told Sunday Morning's Jim Mora that America hasn't been this divided since the Vietnam War. Can the endless culture wars ever end? Audio
RNZ Music
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Music Alive: Lands of Hope and Glory
This NZSO concert is inspired by British and Irish Lions rugby tours of New Zealand, and is a way to show that arts and sport can come together, and we can enjoy and celebrate both. Video, Audio
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Taking a walk on the dark side
It's been a good year for the brilliant young musician Henry Meng. First he placed second in the National Concerto Competition, now he's just won the Todd Young Composer Award for 2023. Video, Audio
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Te Hau - Alistair Fraser and Bridget Douglas
This Asian Composers League concert is entitled Te Hau, te reo Māori for human breath. A fitting name for a concert featuring taonga pūoro and flute, played respectively by Alistair Fraser and Bridget Douglas.
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New Horizons - End of the Year: Best and the Rest
William Dart's annual collection of the best and the rest runs the gamut from Christmas carols and #MeToo protests to the latest hip supergroup and what might be a farewell album from a veteran songwriter. Audio
In Depth
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What ever happened to that $2b for mental health?
about 2 hours agoAnalysis - Even after huge sums of money have gone into the system, there is still nowhere near enough help available for people with mental health problems…
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What if political donations were reined in?
What would happen if only voters - not unions or businesses - could donate to political parties? A plan to do exactly that exists, if the government wants to…
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The meaning of Tāmaki: The most fascinating election result
When ACT's Brooke van Velden won the Auckland seat of Tāmaki, it was a triumph of shrewd campaigning. But it was also a failure for Christian conservatism in…
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The government's first press conference: Wilder than an episode of Love Island
Analysis - The three ring-masters of the coalition announcement had spectacularly different ideas about the point of the show.
What You Need to Know
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Getting posted presents from A to B: What you need to know
Explainer - NZ Post's Christmas cut-off dates are flying by. Why does it take a month for a parcel to get from Auckland to London? RNZ asks NZ Post to explain…
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Christmas conundrums, from gifts to parties to avoiding Covid: What you need to know
Explainer - The approaching holiday season is a time of joy. But it also involves a few tricky questions. From family gatherings to avoiding Covid and even… Audio
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Q+A on tropical cyclones
RNZ asks NIWA forecasting and media principal scientist Chris Brandolino to explain what a tropical cyclone actually is.
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Bird of the Century: What you need to know about pūteketeke
New Zealand's Bird of the Century is the pūteketeke but what is it and why is it so special? Here's what you need to know. Audio
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Comment & Analysis
Landlords and tax changes: End of a flawed law
Analysis - The new coalition government has announced a suite of tax reforms, with early criticisms of potential windfalls to landlords, but the previous policy…
Would private investors fund social services? Here's what the evidence says
Analysis - The local and international track record of social investment funds and social impact bonds is far from convincing. A better-resourced public sector…
Week in Politics: New government survives first Question Time
Analysis: The government was under attack on multiple fronts during a week of relentless criticism and then faced its first Question Time in Parliament, Peter…
COP28: With fund in place, protecting climate refugees more urgent than ever
Opinion - It has taken decades, but the increasingly urgent issue of "climate mobility" is now central to international climate negotiations, Dalila Gharbaoui w…