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Aucklanders locked out of housing market by 'criminal' prices
A regular 20 percent deposit on a lower quartile Auckland home is $20,000 more than at the end of last year, and $40,000 more than two years ago.
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Entering the 'red zone' - A look inside an Auckland Covid-19 ward
8 minutes agoCheckpoint reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator Marika Khabazi head into the red zone and talk to those at the frontline about their challenges and hopes. Audio
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Concern over Covid-19 vaccine for children: 'Protective instinct kicks in'
More than a quarter of parents are reluctant or unsure about vaccinating children aged five to 11 against Covid-19, according to a new survey.
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Covid-19: Active case numbers inflated with recovered people
Thousands of people who have recovered from Covid-19 are still being counted as active cases because updating data is an "administrative burden" on public health units.
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Hopes fast-tracked project will help alleviate housing shortage in Cromwell
9:46 pm todayThe former gold mining town of Cromwell in Central Otago is experiencing another boom.
Aged care workers call for minimum staffing levels
Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology
Covid-19
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Covid-19: 103 new community cases in the country today
1:38 pm todayThere are 103 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, the Ministry of Health has reported.
Covid-19: Rapid antigen testing to be free for some domestic travellers over summer
Unofficial Covid-19 vaccine exemptions 'very unethical' - Hipkins
Business
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Business fined after workers poisoned from toxic fumigant exposure
A pest control business has been fined $250,000 after workers suffered poisoning from a hazardous substance.
Farmer shareholders vote in favour of Fonterra's planned revamp of capital structure
Freight movements data further sign economic activity is on the move
Pacific
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MSG member states urged to push for postponed referendum
2:06 pm todayThe Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat has called on member states to not recognise New Caledonia's independence referendum this weekend.
Sepik villagers formally challenge plans for giant mine
Starving fishermen plead with authorities to get them home
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Britney Spears: Pieces of a modern icon
Since the age of 11 when Britney Spears first appeared on the Mickey Mouse club, there has not been a time when the pop star has not been the subject of intense scrutiny, Jennifer Otter Bickerdike writes about Spears' life in a new book. Audio
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Reviving the blue highway of coastal shipping
The Detail - Global shipping restraints are putting New Zealand importers and exporters at risk. There's a solution, but it's not cheap, and it won't come as quickly as it's needed. Audio
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At The Movies: Dune
Dune has defeated the best efforts of Hollywood in the past. Can Denis Villeneuve and an all-star cast triumph where others have failed? Writes Simon Morris. Video, Audio
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How South Auckland’s reputation for tagging was turned around
South Auckland was once seen as a tagger's paradise, but now the region is home to an array of stunning murals and brilliant graffiti art, thanks mainly to the Manukau Beautification Trust.
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Stubbed out: Cigarette sales to be banned for younger generations
5:31 pm todayNew world-first laws will ensure young people will never legally purchase cigarettes, with the age of a ban on sales rising each year, the minister says.
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Fonterra farmer shareholders overwhelmingly back revamp of capital structure
Fonterra farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in support of a plan to revamp the co-operative's capital structure.
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Whakaari eruption two years on: Iwi shares karakia in memory of victims
5:31 pm todayThe Whakatāne community is gathering for a special ceremony to mark two years since the Whakaari / White Island eruption.
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Why New Zealanders are eating less kale
Kale has fallen out of favour with New Zealand consumers, with the country's largest grower of salad crops reporting a significant decline in sales.
RNZ Music
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CMNZ's Music Up Close in 2022
Chief Executive Gretchen La Roche shares some of the highlights of Chamber Music New Zealand's 2022 Season. Audio
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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
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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The uninvited Christmas guest: is New Zealand prepared for Omicron’s inevitable arrival?
Opinion - As New Zealand gets ready for the festive season under the new traffic light system, the emergence of the Omicron variant is a reminder this pandemic…
Australian PM behind in polls and beset by division, faces tough road to re-election
Analysis - A chaotic parliament session has left Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison seeking a reset as his conservative coalition trails in opinion polls…
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…
The Week in Politics: Lighting up a new era
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…