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Te Pūkenga halts transformation amid new instructions from government
Super-institute Te Pūkenga has halted its multi-million-dollar transformation and the fate of hundreds of staff is in limbo.
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Watch: Parliament's first Question Time and Gaza ceasefire motion
15 minutes agoThe new Parliament's first Question Time today is coming after a motion from the Foreign Minister calling for urgent steps towards a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters face off in Wellington
about 1 hour agoAt a rally in the grounds of Parliament, Bishop Brian Tamaki has asked for Foreign Minister Winston Peters not to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Getting posted presents from A to B: What you need to know
about 2 hours agoExplainer - 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 how items get from A to B.
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Two found guilty of murdering South Auckland grandmother
1:10 pm todayThree men have been convicted over the murder of a South Auckland grandmother.
'It's amazing - I never would have dreamed it' - Snoopy's Christmas an enduring hit in NZ
MPI issues alert over toxic shellfish found in Waikato
Politics
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NZ approach to cutting emissions criticised by climate researchers
6:25 am todayNew Zealand will need to spend billions on projects cutting emissions in other countries to make up for what the Climate Change Commission says was a late start to cutting greenhouse gases at home.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters to urge Parliament to call for 'steps towards' ceasefire in Gaza
Police Minister Mark Mitchell backs commissioner Andrew Coster
Sport
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Raducanu returns despite bad mouthing ASB Tennis Classic
about 1 hour agoFormer US Open winner Emma Raducanu to return to the ASB Classic as a wildcard after criticising the Auckland tournament.
Breakers coach cops fine after being ejected from game
NZ Hockey makes progress on new Premier League
Business
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Fake investment websites, job scams fleece New Zealanders out of millions
11:42 am todayFraudsters are using new tactics to target unwary New Zealanders, especially with investment scams, CERT NZ says.
Nissan's Australian and New Zealand operations hit by cyber attack
Big rise in first quarter earnings, margins, profits for Fonterra
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At The Movies: The Old Oak
The Old Oak is 87-year-old director Ken Loach's latest film about a clash of cultures in a northern English village, it's one of the best films of the year, writes Dan Slevin. Audio
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Review: End Times by Rebecca Priestley
Rebecca Priestley’s new memoir explores the complications of living in a world under threat across two parallel timelines, writes Sam Finnemore.
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Auckland composer on capital assignment
Aucklander Eve de Castro-Robinson is Orchestra Wellington's Composer-in-Residence for 2024, and she won't even have to move south, she tells Bryan Crump. Video, Audio
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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 navigating grief, RNZ is here to help. Audio
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‘We need to be able to breathe’: Lower Hutt residents call for stop to wastewater plant stench
about 1 hour agoResidents in Lower Hutt are desperately hoping a "sickening" stench coming from a wastewater treatment plant will stop, following a commitment from authorities. Audio
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Our nationwide booze battle
5:29 am todayThe Detail - When alcohol has such a high visual profile in our society, why is there so much judgement when people fall foul of their own limits?
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The 2023 All Black season: From thrillers to glory and the end of Foster's reign
6 Dec 2023Analysis - Jamie Wall takes a look back on one of the most intriguing All Black seasons ever.
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Counterfeit cash warning issued ahead of shopping season rush
6 Dec 2023Hundreds of dollars of counterfeit notes have been palmed off in Waikato, with retailers being warned to keep a sharp eye out during the Christmas rush. Audio
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Cultivating the space where the art gets in
Bryan Crump speaks with pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi ahead of his stint judging and performing in the Lewis Eady International Piano Festival. Video, Audio
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NZSO: The Art of Fugue
Bach's 'The Art of Fugue' is an incomplete work written in the last decade of Bach's life, the culmination of his experimentation with the form. His development of musical ideas influenced composers for centuries after his death.
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Music professor hands over the baton
Peter Adams, a stalwart of the Dunedin music scene, is retiring as Music Professor at Otago University after more than 30 years with the institution. Audio
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Auckland composer on capital assignment
Aucklander Eve de Castro-Robinson is Orchestra Wellington's Composer-in-Residence for 2024, and she won't even have to move south. Video, Audio
In Depth
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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.
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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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Getting posted presents from A to B: What you need to know
about 2 hours agoExplainer - 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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Analysis - The local and international track record of social investment funds and social impact bonds is far from convincing. A better-resourced public sector…
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