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Court to hear Christchurch terrorist's appeal application
The 35-year-old is seeking leave to appeal his convictions and life sentence for the massacres at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre in 2019.
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Patient who stabbed stranger during escorted leave had history of violence
7 minutes agoThe victim says both she and her attacker were "failed" by a system that was meant to keep everyone safe.
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'Like getting divorced': Why is it so hard to unsubscribe?
Here's what you need to know to avoid multi-million-dollar subscription traps.
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What’s the best way to remove a splinter?
7 minutes agoThey may not be a matter of life and death, but knowing how to remove a splinter correctly can relieve someone from ongoing pain or subsequent complications.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Firefighters tending to hotspots at Taupō school after a large fire
12:08 am todayFire and Emergency says crews have managed to contain a fire at a Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to just one structure.
Benjamin Cudby sent to prison for repeated violent attacks, strangulations of his partner
Jury duty woes: Aucklander slams process, calls for reform
Politics
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'Public political squabble': Māori leaders reflect on Waitangi
7 minutes agoIt comes as ActionStation Director Kassie Hartendorp acknowledges a "crisis of leadership" in Te Pāti Māori but points to the "huge tidal wave of support for Te Tiriti."
Polls are snapshots, not predictions: How to read them critically this election year
Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with AUKUS in all but name?
Sport
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Tennis: NZ secures remarkable victory to advance in Davis Cup
8 Feb 2026On tournament debut, Anton Shepp won the deciding match to give New Zealand victory in the first round tie over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Whangārei.
Speedsters Zoe Hobbs, Tiaan Whelpton qualify for world indoor championships at Douglas International
T20 cricket World Cup: New Zealand Black Caps defeat Afghanistan
Business
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How can a 24-year-old car increase in value by two-and-a-half times in a year?
A woman who was shocked to discover that her insurance company had increased the value of her car at renewal says it's a reminder to people to check what they are agreeing to.
NZ stock less affected by global market than Australia, advisor says
Bitcoin plummets, worth half what it was four months ago
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In Case You Missed It
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Waitangi Day 2026 in pictures: the waka, kapa haka and crowds
6 Feb 2026About 35,000 people came out for Waitangi Day commemorations at Waitangi, including about 700 paddlers.
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'Girl queen and a bit of skin': The thrifted and homemade outfits of Laneway
5 Feb 2026Some wore cowboy hats and sparkly clothes that paid tribute to headliner Chappell Roan, but almost all had borrowed, thrifted or made their outfits.
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New 'Māori gothic' film Mārama draws on horror of colonialisation
5 Feb 2026Mārama tells the story of a young Māori woman lured to Victorian England under false pretenses, and her fight to keep her identity.
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Two studies link child ADHD diagnoses to poor school performance, unhappiness
5 Feb 2026Some clinicians are concerned by these results, while some people say a diagnosis brought validation and life-changing help.
RNZ Music
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Family concert: Ngā Tohu o te Taiao / The Signs of Nature
VIDEO: This all-ages concert is a journey into the wonders of the natural world and includes a musical retelling of the Māori creation story. We’ll find out about Aotearoa New Zealand’s seasonal signs of nature, and there’s a special song to sing along to with the orchestra, as well as other popular symphonic pieces.
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In concert: Muriwai
LISTEN: musicians Ariana Tikao and Bob Bickerton perform Muriwai, which refers to a confluence of two rivers. Their music is a convergence of Māori and Celtic musical traditions, through voice, taonga pūroro, and Celtic harp. Audio
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Michael Norris thinks big
Composer Michael Norris talks about his latest work, SoundCathedral. Audio
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Back where the korimako sings
UK composer, keyboard player and conductor Howard Moody is back to conduct his fourth Opera in a Days Bay garden. Audio
In Depth
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Are we stuck in a 'crisis and response' pattern?
Experts say the bill for disasters will only continue to rise unless we make changes.
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How poo-detecting dogs can help native birds flourish
Kiwi have started to hatch on Waiheke Island and may thrive with the help of special detection dogs helping eliminate the last of the island's pests.
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Integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year
The Sport Integrity Commission's first major investigation, triggered by dozens of complaints about Yachting NZ, remains unfinished a year on.
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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.
What You Need to Know
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What to know about the entity replacing Wellington Water
Explainer- Ratepayers in the Wellington metropolitan area will have two bills from 1 July as new water entity Tiaki Wai steps up.
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What Kiwis should know about the Nipah virus
Explainer - What is the Nipah virus, and why is it raising concerns about travel from parts of Asia? Here's what you need to know. Audio
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What are the rules for ads in election year?
Explainer - Soon politicians will blanket the internet and airwaves with pleas for your vote. What are they allowed to do? Video
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Is violence on buses getting worse, and what's being done?
Explainer - A series of attacks - including a fatal stabbing - have raised concerns about the safety of riders. Video
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Comment & Analysis
Can NZ set its own path with laws against online harm?
Comment - Online harm, including exposure to illegal material, sexualised deepfakes, harassment and bullying, is a pressing problem. NZ can now cautiously…
WHO membership doesn't threaten NZ's sovereignty - walking away from it would
Part of the problem for the WHO is not that it is too powerful, but that it is oddly invisible, writes vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris.
Opposition infighting gives coalition brief relief at Waitangi
For once, it was the opposition feeling some heat at Waitangi.
Backdown on apes video shows even the 'Teflon president' has limits
US President Donald Trump's complete impunity and dominance, "Peak Trump", may have passed, writes John Lyons.