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Crown under fire on Māori inclusion in Covid-19 response
Today was the first day of a special hearing into whether the Crown has breached Te Tiriti in its Covid-19 response.
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Covid-19: Tauranga police station high-risk spot, pupil tests positive
11 minutes agoTauranga police station has been listed this evening as a high risk location of interest for Covid-19, and a primary school pupil in the region has also tested positive.
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Christchurch dealing with third teen death in four months
The death of a teen over the weekend follows the shooting dead of Connor Whitehead,16, just last month, and the fatal stabbing of Zion Purukamu, 16, at a party in Fendalton in August.
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Proposals for changes to political donations released
The government quietly released a number of proposals, which are now out for public feedback.
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Man arrested in Invercargill after person shot in Winton
6 Dec 2021A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a firearms incident in Winton, Southland earlier today.
Parts of Wellington get more than a month's rain in one day
Public libraries in Nelson now subject to vaccine pass checks
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Covid-19 update: 135 new community cases in NZ today
6 Dec 2021There are 135 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, with cases in Auckland, Waikato and Canterbury.
Women accused of breaching Covid-19 restrictions named after suppression lapses
Families left waiting as borders open for tourists: 'It's been tough'
Business
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CTU backs Reserve Bank governor amid calls to replace him
The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) and the head of a KiwiSaver provider are defending the Reserve Bank governor after opposition MPs said he should be replaced.
Strong dairy, meat prices continue to drive record commodity exports
Smooth sailing, happy customers reported over first weekend of traffic light system
Pacific
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Solomons PM excoriated during confidence debate
6 Dec 2021The Solomon Islands prime minster has come in for searing criticism as he faced a confidence vote in parliament today.
Guam Catholic Church offers up to $US34m to sex abuse victims
New Caledonia referendum challenged in Paris court
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The health system’s attention deficit when it comes to ADHD
From struggling kids to out-of-control teens and desperate adults, NZ's ADHD community is in crisis. Why is it so hard for them to get help that some are resorting to TikTok for medical advice? Anusha Bradley reports.
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Carrot Lox - a recipe from Flip Grater's new vegan cookbook
Musician and food entrepreneur Flip Grater talks to Jesse Mulligan about her new cookbook The Grater Good and shares a recipe for Carrot Lox. Audio
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What I really want for Christmas: Jackie Clark
Former domestic violence victim Jackie Clark helps care for 27 women via her support community The Aunties.
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N.K. Jemisin: How sci-fi illuminates humanity's biggest themes
In 2018, N.K. Jemisin became the first author to win the Hugo Award for Best Novel in three consecutive years, each award going to a book in her widely-heralded Broken Earth series. Audio
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Ajaz Patel's 10 wickets hard to believe, says spinner's proud father
6 Dec 2021The father of Black Caps spinner Ajaz Patel says his son's 'unbelievable achievement' of 10 wickets against India is just rewards for the work he has put into…
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'It's been tough' - Families left waiting as borders open for tourists
6 Dec 2021It appears tourists will benefit from the lifting of border restrictions next year but separated couples and families will not, according to immigration lawyers…
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'Caution has paid off' with positive start under traffic light system - PM
Jacinda Ardern says the first weekend in the traffic light system has received largely positive feedback.
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NZ teams reveal jerseys for Super Rugby Pacific
6 Dec 2021The five New Zealand Super Rugby teams have unveiled their playing jerseys for next year's inaugural Super Rugby Pacific competition.
RNZ Music
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Celebrating New Zealand's female composers and poets
21 x 21 is a project that pairs Aotearoa’s female composers and poets in 21 songs celebrating the unique cultural and social kaupapa of Māori and Pākehā. Audio
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New Horizons: Charlie Parr's Better Days Ahead
William Dart catches up with American songwriter Charlie Parr's latest album, Last of the Better Days Ahead and checks out his illustrious and idiosyncratic past. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 5 December 2021
Hymns for the second Sunday in Advent include Shirley Murray’s Look towards Christmas, and People look East. Audio
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Herbie Hancock, Boss Hog
This week Nick features the evergreen pianist Herbie Hancock, along with Illinois Jacquet and "Boss Hog" Kevin Mahogany.
In Depth
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The health system’s attention deficit when it comes to ADHD
From struggling kids to out-of-control teens and desperate adults, NZ's ADHD community is in crisis. Why is it so hard for them to get help that some are…
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Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers
Track the latest case numbers, testing and vaccination data in New Zealand.
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Pressure on takeaway chains as Domino’s ditches 'fast chickens'
KFC refuses to say if it will sign up to the "Better Chicken Commitment" its competitor Domino's Pizza has adopted which promises a switch from fast-growing…
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ACC privacy breach claims in Korean embassy assault case
The victim of alleged sexual assault by a Korean diplomat says ACC staff divulged information about his sensitive claim to someone claiming to represent the…
What You Need to Know
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Is Long Covid a new type of chronic fatigue syndrome?
Health organisations across the world are rushing to prepare for a wave of debilitating post-Covid-19 illness that we know little about. But could Long Covid be…
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How to reduce your business' carbon footprint: What you need to know
COP26 has ended with agreement on a new global climate deal and NZ has pledged to halve greenhouse gas emissions. But business can do it too and make savings…
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Time traveller's diary: Covid-19 restrictions in March 2022
Explainer - Sometime soon, the alert level system which is becoming increasingly complex, will be replaced with traffic lights. Join RNZ for a journey into the…
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Three waters: What you need to know
Explainer - Councils and the government seem at odds over massive water infrastructure reforms - but is your water system in the drink? RNZ is here to clear it…
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Australian PM behind in polls and beset by division, faces tough road to re-election
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Why France faces so much anger in West Africa
Analysis - Africa Programme's Paul Melly break down where things gone have wrong for France in West Africa and why the European nation appears so unpopular in…
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Analysis - The traffic lights are switched on and New Zealanders are finding their way into the new Covid-19 era. The vaccination rate nudges 90 percent and…
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