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Think twice about getting a pet rabbit for Xmas - animal control
Animal control officials are pleading with people to think twice about getting a pet rabbit this Christmas, with more and more of the invasive pests being found abandoned in parks and reserves. Audio
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Tamihere appeal: False evidence 'problematic', Court of Appeal told
Testimony from a notorious jail house snitch should never have been put to the jury in David Tamihere's first double murder trial, the Court of Appeal has been told.
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Not so cruisy: Rough start to season for cruise ships
For the second time in a fortnight high winds meant the Ovation of the Seas, which can carry almost 5000 passengers, has not come into port. Audio
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Reti defends government's plan to scrap smokefree legislation
The new Minister of Health is defending his government's plan to scrap smokefree legislation, saying vaping will remain the primary tool for reducing smoking rates. Audio
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Native forest plan cheaper than paying for carbon credits, group claims
4:03 pm todayRecloaking Papatūānuku say sucking carbon out of the atmosphere using homegrown projects could be cheaper than buying carbon offsets overseas.
Auckland Council to offer grants so homes can better withstand bad weather
The legal issues Kiwis most often seek help with
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'Right, Mark, this is what we need': Mayors appeal to new minister to visit cyclone-hit regions
2:31 pm todayMayors in Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are urging new Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell see for himself the mountain of work that still lies ahead after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters continues media attacks during first Cabinet meeting photo opportunity
Government defending the indefensible in scrapping smokefree efforts - health leader
Sport
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Five fun Formula 1 facts from the 2023 season
3:44 pm todayThe 2023 Formula 1 season is over, with Max Verstappen and Red Bull at times making a mockery of the competition.
Hurricanes lose star wing as Super Rugby Aupiki squads revealed
NZ teams in Australian competitions: a comprehensive history
Business
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First green-fuelled trans-Atlantic flight to take off
Airlines see the flight, which is supported by government funding, as demonstrating that a greener way of flying is possible.
Arvida posts slight increase in net profit
Gentrack returns to profit, upgrades full year revenue guidance
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Michael Rosen: Getting over it, getting through it
Writer Michael Rosen is best known for the children's classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt. His new memoir is an altogether more adult tale that deals with the death of his son and his own battle with severe Covid-19, he tells Kim Hill. Audio
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'An outdoor, local supermarket'
Country Life: Farmers' markets in New Zealand need more support from local authorities and government, a farmers' market advocate says. Audio
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The Turning Point: Paora
A hunter-turned-trapper, Paora uses the skills he gained as a Bay Conservation Cadet to save a relic population of endangered kōkako.
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Review: New Blue Sun
The Sampler - André 3000's New Blue Sun is one of the most extreme artistic pivots in modern music, writes Tony Stamp. Video, Audio
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NZ teams in Australian competitions: A comprehensive history
5:18 pm todayWith Auckland granted a licence to enter the A-League next year, RNZ looks back at the teams that have run the gauntlet to compete against the Aussies. Video
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Five fun Formula 1 facts from the 2023 season
7:22 pm todayThe 2023 Formula 1 season is over, with Max Verstappen and Red Bull at times making a mockery of the competition.
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Fears that sports clubs will buckle under weight of new legislation
11:04 am todayIf you're on the committee of your local sports club and you think running a club is hard enough already, it's about to get harder.
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Amplifying Pacific voices for climate action
2:21 pm todayOpinion - In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, a silent crisis unfolds. Amidst the pristine waters and lush greenery, countries are slowly disappearing, Munkhtuya…
RNZ Music
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A child of the counter-revolution
Stephen Diaz had to base himself in Europe to become a professional countertenor, but that doesn't stop him from coming back to Aotearoa when he can. Audio
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Playing Favourites with Kim Hill
On her final Saturday Morning show, the beloved broadcaster chats to long-time colleague Bryan Crump (and surprise guests) about some of her favourite songs. Video, Audio, Gallery
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Music Alive: Te Heke Waiata
LISTEN: This concert is a fusion of jazz songs and te reo Māori, featuring singers Whirimako Black, Allana Goldsmith and Leon Wharekura performing during the 2023 Auckland Arts Festival.
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Thabani Gapara: The accidental Aotearoan
Zimbabwe-born saxophone player Thabani Gapara is embracing the opportunities afforded him by his adopted homeland. Audio
In Depth
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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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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 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.
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Revolving door for lobbyists 'can result in unfair access'
Justice Ministry warns of 'misuse of privileged information' by ministers entering the lobbying industry.
What You Need to Know
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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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Coalitions, confidence and supply: What you need to know
Explainer - Election campaigns are often strewn with debate over potential coalition or other partnership arrangements - here's how it all works.
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Covid-19 restrictions dropped: What you need to know
Explainer - The last remaining Covid-19 mandates have been dropped by the government, so what does this mean for Kiwis now? RNZ is here to clear it all up. Audio
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Read all about it: The 2023 Booker Prize Shortlist
Devoted reader Jeremy Rees read all the books in the 2023 Booker Prize shortlist (so you don't have to). Here's what he and the judges have to say about the six…
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.
The stress points within a 'coalition of many colours'
Analysis - After some intermittently passive-aggressive political posturing and much striding through airports, the deals were done and signed off in Wellington…
Power Play: Three-way coalition could make for treble trouble
Power Play - The unique situation means ACT and New Zealand First are in direct competition for prized Cabinet seats, and roles like deputy prime minister…