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Trump chief of staff says president 'has an alcoholic's personality'
Analysis: From criticism of JD Vance to admitting Trump is out for retribution, here's what we learnt from Susie Wiles' unvarnished interviews.
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New Reserve Bank governor won't hesitate if house prices surge
Anna Breman sat down for an extensive interview with incoming RNZ business editor Corin Dann, just a day after she issued a statement about financial conditions.
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Video shows couple confronting Bondi gunman before deaths
Footage shows 69-year-old retired mechanic Boris Gurman trying to disarm one of the men. Audio
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Ex mayor bids for Kāinga Ora flats next to his development
22 minutes agoPeter Tennent said he'd had enough of the unacceptable behaviour of some social housing tenants. Audio
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Man pleads not guilty to killing Auckland bus passenger on grounds of insanity
16 minutes agoBernice Louise Marychurch died on the Number 74 bus travelling through Onehunga in October 2024.
More than 10,000 children stood down for physically assaulting other students, teachers last year
State Highway 2 blocked after serious crash in Bay of Plenty
Politics
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What NZ needs to watch as Australia reforms gun laws after the Bondi terror attack
23 minutes agoAnalysis - The Bondi terror attack on Sunday has seen Australian federal, state and territory governments agree to the biggest overhaul of firearms regulations since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.
Economists forecast tough calls to get books back to black
Change from Treaty focus to closing achievement gap paying off, Erica Stanford says
Sport
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Adam Milne tops list of eight Kiwis bought in IPL auction
15 minutes agoThe Rajasthan Royals paid $455,000 for Milne, while Australian Cameron Green has become the most expensive overseas player ever.
Motor racing: Portugal to return to F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028
Football: Auckland FC striker getting better protection months into A-League season
Business
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The $4 million travel insurance claim
An insurance provider says the value of claims made has increased a lot over recent years even as the level of cover being taken has dropped. Audio
Shoppers visit Ikea from other parts of the country in 'unprecedented' numbers
Nicola Willis working on 'disciplined' plan to return to surplus, says cuts would deliver 'human misery'
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Shoppers get surcharge warning
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Mega ministry merger: Bishop can't say how many jobs will be lost
7:28 am todayA plan was unveiled today to merge housing, transport, and local government functions into one ministry.
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Fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to curb
7:17 am todayThe proposed trial would've halved the number of kerbside collections.
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Where to find the best DOC campsites this summer
16 Dec 2025They're affordable, available and set in some of the best spots around the country.
RNZ Music
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Festive fare from RNZ Concert
RNZ Concert gives you the gift of music from around the world to soundtrack your summer festive season. Listen to classical concerts celebrating Christmas and the New Year in New Zealand. Here is what you can listen to, and when:
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Christmas Cheer from the Auckland Philharmonia
Coming up this weekend, the Auckland Philharmonia gets audiences in the yuletide mood with a festive blend of modern Christmas favourites, orchestral classics and traditional seasonal carols. Audio
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Mana Moana - Songs of the Pacific
LISTEN: Signature Choir and the NZSO perform songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands - popular songs of love, of faith, of Pasifika pride, songs that will bring a tear to your eyes, and make you want to move. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 14 December 2025
Hymns for the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete Sunday) include John Rutter's Angels' Carol, Rejoice! Rejoice at Christmas time by New Zealand hymn writer Bill Wallace, and Tell out, my soul, which is a paraphrase of the Magnificat. Audio
In Depth
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Feral cat trapping could get easier
The paperwork currently required to legally trap feral cats could be replaced with a simpler online system, after criticism from hunters.
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'Rock and a hard place': Inside the forced move from gas
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options. Audio
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Tom Phillips' gun licence revoked months before disappearance
New information outlines a key moment in the Marokopa timeline, but leaves major gaps unanswered.
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ACC's financial squeeze: The human toll
People like father Jacob Hamlin and his family have wound up in hardship as the agency pushes more people off long-term claims to get costs under control.
What You Need to Know
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Why you might suddenly stop drinking milk
Explainer - Lactose intolerance affects most of us as we get older. Why does this happen?
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The 3G shutdown has begun - will your phone work?
Explainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone? Audio
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How can I cool down my house in summer?
Explainer - If you're starting to swelter as temperatures around the country rise, you might be wondering how best to cool your house.
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Why does New Zealand take such a long summer holiday break?
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What NZ needs to watch as Australia reforms gun laws after the Bondi terror attack
Analysis - The Bondi terror attack on Sunday has seen Australian federal, state and territory governments agree to the biggest overhaul of firearms regulations…
Intervene, run or hide? What to do during public violence like at Bondi
A man tackling a shooter has prompted the question of what the public need to do during attacks.
Americans think Trump knew about Epstein's alleged crimes
Analysis: But it's not just a poll that suggests the public believes he has something to hide.
Faster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the RMA reform detail
Anaylsis: When the government this week unveiled reforms to finally replace the RMA, many of us would have been glad to see the back of it, writes Bill McKay.