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Covid-19 in focus: Developments on 28 September
New community Covid-19 cases drop to single digits, rules governing those allowed to leave Auckland from midnight are announced, and a self-isolation pilot scheme gets the thumbs up.
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'Difficult, tough': New Zealanders miss out on MIQ rooms again
At least 18,000 people jammed into the online lobby for the 3800 MIQ room vouchers that were released this evening. Audio
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Wage subsidies: Real estate agents claim more than $1m during lockdown
Real estate agents have claimed more than $1 million in wage subsidies as listings lag during lockdown. Audio
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Dozens injured after explosion rips through residential building in Sweden
about 1 hour agoAbout 25 people have been taken to hospital after an explosion hit a residential building in the Swedish city of Gothenburg.
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PM announces new travel rules for leaving Auckland, more MIQ spots
28 Sep 2021Jacinda Ardern says the people eligible to leave Auckland will need to have a negative Covid-19 test in the 72 hours before their departure. Video
Covid-19 updates: Thousands expected to try for latest MIQ spots
Some developers may be offered incentive by tax-rule exemption
Covid-19
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Coming to grips with facial recognition scans part of home isolation experience
28 Sep 2021Using a location checking app and doing a facial recognition scan were part of a South Australian's daily duties during a home isolation trial. Audio
Covid-19: Eight new cases in the community, four in managed isolation - Bloomfield
More MIQ rooms to be released for October, November, December
Business
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Budget advisors push for Govt restrictions on debt collectors
28 Sep 2021Budget advisors want the government to crack down on debt collectors saying they should not be allowed to constantly bombard those who owe money.
KiwiSaver withdrawals for significant hardship up 42.8 percent
Vector, Google X developments could be 'very strong contributor' to financial performance
Pacific
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Australia and Nauru renew commitment to detention centre
Australia and Nauru have re-committed to maintain the detention of asylum seekers and refugees on the island.
Moana Pasifika to call Mt Smart home
Fiji PM challenges world leaders to commit to climate action at COP26
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Featured stories
Running with female physiology in mind
Lydia O'Donnell is proud to say that she runs like a girl. The Nike Pacific head running coach is an advocate for a more female-centred approach to running that takes into account women's physiology and menstrual cycle. Audio
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Employers caught between rules and rights on vaccination
The Detail - Employers trying to keep their workplaces safe are caught between conflicting laws and rights over compulsory vaccination and they want some government guidance. Audio
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Practical tips from Ōhau’s organic gardener
Horowhenua-based organic gardener Kath Irvine is passionate about the value of homegrown food and the health of the soil it grows in.. Audio
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How to prevent kids from developing addictions
New York Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey is a mother, a teacher in a drug and alcohol centre for adolescents, and a recovering alcoholic with a strong family history of addiction. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Murder victim's sister in battle to access court documents
28 Sep 2021A woman whose brother was murdered feels she's in a perpetual battle to access documents about his shocking death. Why is it so hard for victims to get…
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Government reveals proposed ACC changes to cover birth injuries
28 Sep 2021Thousands of women injured while giving birth will be eligible for ACC cover, under proposed changes being revealed today.
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Employers caught between rules and rights on vaccination
28 Sep 2021The Detail - Employers trying to keep their workplaces safe are caught between conflicting laws and rights over compulsory vaccination and they want some…
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Crime victims' details given to offenders via Ministry of Justice form
27 Sep 2021Crime victims are unaware their name, address and phone number may be passed on to offenders when they apply for court documents, advocates say.
RNZ Music
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Last few days to download this Podcast Classic
“It was such a fantastic performance for me,” Lev Sivkov says, despite the shock of breaking his bow part way through Elgar's emotional Cello Concerto in Christchurch. It's free to download until the end of the month. Audio
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Settling The Score: Your Choice
Tell us about the piece of classical music you’d most love to hear and share with the rest of New Zealand for Labour Day Monday on RNZ Concert.
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New Horizons: The Kinks' Lola Versus Powerman
A half-century on from The Kinks' 1970 album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, the boxed set arrives with heaps of archival extras. William Dart checks out just what lies beyond its megapopular single, 'Lola'. Audio
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Moments in Time
Four New Zealand composers talk about their musical responses to critical moments in history.
In Depth
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'It's beyond disrespectful' - Murder victim's sister in battle to access court documents
A woman whose brother was murdered feels she's in a perpetual battle to access documents about his shocking death. Why is it so hard for victims to get…
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Crime victims' details given to offenders via Ministry of Justice form
Crime victims are unaware their name, address and phone number may be passed on to offenders when they apply for court documents, advocates say.
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Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers
Track how Auckland's move to level 3 is impacting the Covid outbreak with the latest case numbers, testing and vaccination data in New Zealand.
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No performance reviews and 20% pay hikes for some judges
Associate High Court judges have had pay hikes of 19.2 percent over the past 5 years, even though they are never given performance reviews.
What You Need to Know
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DDoS attacks: What they are and how they're orchestrated
It could seem like there's a new one every five minutes, but what actually is a DDoS attack?
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Can Labour tackle the housing crisis like its lauded party predecessors? What you need to know
Analysis - Some are urging the government to tackle the housing crisis - now flagged as a human rights issue - like the first Labour administration of 1935-49…
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Vaccine age groups and second dose changes: What you need to know
Explainer - The government has announced a faster rollout of the vaccine to age groups and a longer gap between first and second doses. RNZ is here to clear it…
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Losing citizenship: What you need to know
Explainer - How can someone lose New Zealand citizenship? What sort of thing do you have to do for that to happen, and what are the consequences?
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With the AUKUS alliance confronting China, NZ should ramp up its anti-nuclear diplomacy
Analysis - New Zealand might not be part of the recently revealed security agreement between the US, Britain and Australia (AUKUS), but it certainly can't avoid…
German coalition talks begin after close election
Explainer: The election is over but months of talks are just getting started to see who will succeed Angela Merkel.
It's more vital than ever people know how to obtain official information
Opinion - In the environment created by the Covid-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever that people know how to access official information and have the…
German election: The race to replace Angela Merkel and why it matters to NZ
Comment: From a distance, the big news about Germany's election tonight is the end of Angela Merkel's reign after 16 years of leadership in Germany and Europe.