The Briefing
New Zealand
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Police issue warning ahead of gang tangi
5:21 am todayThere will be a high police presence in Hawke's Bay on Monday as they monitor the tangi of a senior Mongrel Mob member.
New maths curriculum begins in primary schools
Concern kids could be put in harms way if supervised contact services centralised
Politics
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Cook Islands' diplomatic snub tests relationship with NZ
A snub by the Cook Islands prime minister will be watched by any nations keen to see how deep New Zealand's partnerships in the region really are, an expert on geopolitics in the Pacific says. Audio
Low reoffending rates for private prison prompt $6m in bonuses
Investor visa: Foreign buyer ban still a 'barrier' - lawyer
Sport
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Super Rugby Pacific: Players to watch in 2025
6:54 am todayRNZ highlights players with plenty to prove this Super Rugby Pacific season.
Shot put star Jacko Gill suffers consequences of training highlight reels
Rugby: Ireland beat Scotland to stay on course for Six Nations Grand Slam
Business
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Luxury property sales drop by more than 50 percent
Statistics from the Real Estate Institute reveal only 152 properties valued at $5 million dollars or more were sold across New Zealand last year.
More workers being offered flexible hours, data shows
Air New Zealand named world's third best airline in survey
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Featured stories
First band-authorised Led Zeppelin doco hits NZ cinemas
The three surviving members of Led Zeppelin have been mysteriously media-shy - until the new doco Becoming Led Zeppelin. Video, Audio
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Aussie couple reimagine iconic Olympic anthem
Australian world music star Mitch Tambo and his wife Voice of Lele have released a duet and their take on the classic hit My Island Home. Video, Audio
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Miriam Margolyes' new travel show might make Kiwis cringe
Review - Jarring explanations of the obvious aside, there's still plenty to enjoy for local audiences, writes Graham Smith.
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What Civilization VII holds in store for players
The latest edition of the popular empire-building game that's captured the attention of the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk will be released soon. Video, Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Why can't we stay overseas as long as we want when we get the pension?
44 minutes agoIf you have lived and worked in NZ and reach retirement why should there be any conditions on travelling?
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Miriam Margolyes' new travel show might make Kiwis cringe
6:58 am todayReview: Jarring explanations of the obvious aside, there's still plenty to enjoy for local audiences.
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Media in the middle of diplomatic drama
6:58 am todayMediawatch -Trump's alarmed the world with trade tariffs, turning off aid and proposing to take over Gaza. But New Zealand's had diplomatic drama in the news…
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Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra closely monitored after 'terrifying' accident
9 Feb 2025The batsman took a sickening blow to the head while fielding in the side's Tri-Nation series opener.
RNZ Music
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The Mixtape: Dub multi-instrumentalist Pachyman
On his RNZ Mixtape, Pachyman pays tribute to legends like King Tubby, Scientist, and Lee "Scratch" Perry. Audio
Pachyman’s music has been described as sun-kissed and he’s here in New Zealand for the summer, celebrating his latest album Switched On with a series of shows: Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 9 February 2025
Two very different settings of verses from Romans Chapter 8 this week: “Nothing can separate us from the love of God”. And we’re completing our Summer Hymn Requests with hymns including Abide with me and Will your anchor hold. Audio
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New Zealand Youth Choir goes to Waitangi
RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump talks with soprano Tess Dalgety-Evans ahead of the choir's performances at the Treaty Grounds on Waitangi Day. Audio
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Classical sax education
Saxophonist Michael Jamieson talks to Bryan Crump about encouraging more sax players to go classical. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Some parts of Auckland are warmer than others
New research shows some parts of the city are up to 3C hotter than others, and experts say it's a concern.
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Plans for hotel and hostel surprise leafy suburb's residents
Plans for a hotel and student hostel at Auckland's Eden Park stadium have been revealed in the release of fast-track application documents.
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In search of the manta rays of the Hauraki Gulf
Every summer, manta rays cruise the waters of the Hauraki Gulf. Researchers are racing to find out more.
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Behind the Banner: Inside the hīkoi mō te Tiriti
Over nine days, rangatahi and veterans of past hīkoi walked shoulder-to-shoulder to take their message to Parliament. Ella Stewart and Cole Eastham-Farrelly…
What You Need to Know
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The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know
Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms? Audio
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Was the Mangawhai storm a tornado? Here's what science tells us
Explainer: The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far.
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January's Auckland rail shutdown: What you need to know
The January shutdown was to allow for KiwiRail to complete rail rebuild works that are crucial to the successful opening of City Rail Link in 2026.
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The tikanga dos and don'ts of pounamu
Want to gift someone pounamu - or buy it for yourself? Here's what master carvers and other kaitiaki would like you to know.
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Comment & Analysis
Trump's bid for economic self-sufficiency harder than it seems, history shows
In a global market that relies on international trade, is it possible to be totally self-sufficient?
KiwiSaver shake-up's risks could outweigh the rewards
Analysis - The government has proposed changes to make it easier to invest in private assets. But does that come with dangers?
Bad Bunny has a lot to say (about more than Kendall Jenner)
Opinion - Latin superstar Bad Bunny's new album is a love letter to Puerto Rico - not what you'd expect from a gargantuan pop release.
What exactly is Elon Musk doing with the US government?
Analysis- Americans don't know the full extent of what Elon Musk is doing as he embeds alongside US President Donald Trump at the top of the federal government.