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Kiwis deported from Australia say government not doing enough
Kiwis who've been kicked out of Australia under controversial deportation laws say the government here hasn't backed its strong words with actions. Audio
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Opinion: The fall of 'higher' education?
We live in memorable academic times: higher education in New Zealand is on a definite downward roll, David Cohen writes.
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'High loss of life risk zone' residents to get market value
less than a minute agoMatatā residents whose homes are at risk from deadly debris flows will be offered market value for their properties if they want to leave, Whakatāne's district council has announced.
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NZIFF 2019: Three women and their extraordinary lives
about 1 hour agoWidescreen: This year's film festival features three documentaries about strong-willed, opinionated and fascinating women, writes Dan Slevin.
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Cook Strait ferries cancelled after ferry damages Picton wharf
5:36 pm todaySeveral Cook Strait ferries had to be cancelled after a Bluebridge Ferry damaged a Picton wharf during docking this morning.
Vape company JUUL's boss apologises to parents
Transgender and gender diverse support services get funding boost
Politics
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National's KiwiBuild complaint taken up by Auditor-General's office
8:30 am todayThe Auditor-General's investigators are to look into the National Party's complaints about taxpayer funding being used to underwrite KiwiBuild homes.
'Traumatised' PM wants heroes' welcome for NZ cricketers
PM Jacinda Ardern to meet with Australia PM Scott Morrison
Pacific
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Legal action initiated in Nauru over Sprent Dabwido's death
Two former Nauru MPs claim deliberate delays by government officials led to the death of the former president Sprent Dabwido.
Fiji farming needs a facelift, says agricultural expert
Vanuatu public servant arrested over hit-and-run
Sport
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Opinion: Stop the moaning we're sounding like the Poms
4:25 pm todaySports Call - Time to stop all the moaning about the Cricket World Cup - we're starting to sound like English fans says RNZ Sport editor Stephen Hewson. Video
Black Caps welcome home ceremony not possible - NZ Cricket
A lack of Crusaders gives others a chance to shine for All Blacks
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The UK's ethnic pay gap
A report by the British Office of National Statistics shows significant pay gaps between ethnic groups in the country. Sharan Dhaliwal says it's time to close the gap - and she's among a group of women of colour doing just that. Audio
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Why we feel like we've played sport when we're just watching
Heart pounding, heavy breathing, sweaty palms - they are just a few of the physical signs of stress and nerves many of us felt while watching the Cricket World Cup final. Audio
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Time for NZ sugar tax - researcher
A new study published in the British Medical Journal reports sugary drinks increase the risk of cancer, all the more reason for introducing a sugar tax here, says Auckland University's Dr Simon Thornley. Audio
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Song Crush: Hot new music
Song Crush dabbles in disco, flirts with funk, and indulges in some capital 'P' pop. Video, Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Vegan 'anti-meat' sticker activism 'illegal' - Beef and Lamb NZ boss
12:20 pm todaySome vegan activists are reportedly putting 'anti-meat' stickers on packages at supermarkets to deter people from buying them.
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Opinion: Stop moaning, we're sounding like the Poms
Sports Call: Time to stop all the moaning about the Cricket World Cup - we're starting to sound like English fans says RNZ Sport editor Stephen Hewson. Video
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Watch: The moment two little penguins enter sushi shop
Department of Conservation rangers are on high alert for 'penguin call-outs' after they've been spotted waddling around Wellington. Video
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Black Caps welcome home ceremony not possible - NZ Cricket
New Zealand Cricket says players appreciate the offer of a homecoming function but it isn't feasible given their post-tournament plans.
RNZ Music
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The murky world of unofficial Spotify playlist curators
1 minute agoThe rise of music streaming has created a bunch of new ways for musicians to get their music heard, but some of them aren’t quite what they seem.
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Spinal Tap: 35 years of turning it up to 11
Writer, comedian, musician and actor Michael McKean says the band recently played at in LA to celebrate the band’s 35th anniversary but the last time they played in “full war paint, wigs and spandex” was 2009. Video, Audio
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Song Crush: Hot new music
In this episode you can dabble in disco, flirt with funk, and indulge in some capital 'P' pop. Tony Stamp hosts, along with 95bFM programmer Sarah Thomson and RNZ Worlds Of Music presenter Trevor Reekie. Video, Audio
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Live: The Black Seeds at WOMAD
This highly competent group have been delivering their smooth rock-steady sound for two decades now and their confidence and back-catalogue of songs shone as they performed before a massive crowd at WOMAD 2019. Audio
In Depth
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How closed adoption robbed Māori children of their identity
Insight - Thousands of Māori babies were adopted into Pākehā families under the 1955 Adoption Act, leaving them desperate to reconnect. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui in… Audio
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Tobacco company targeting Māori for money - minister
A tobacco company is targeting Māori with its new e-cigarette because it wants to make money and not because it's concerned about public health, Associate…
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Exclusive: Youth addiction worry as high-nicotine vape JUUL to hit NZ
Smoke and Mirrors - A US vaping product, which is so popular with young people it's under fire by the FDA, is coming to NZ. Guyon Espiner reports.
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Smoke and Mirrors: Big Tobacco targets Māori with e-cigarettes
Smoke and Mirrors - Philip Morris is visiting marae and sports clubs to offer free trials and discounts on its e-cigarette as it targets Māori. Guyon Espiner in… Video
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After Christchurch, how long can Ardern stick with the current ACC system?
Analysis - Four months on from becoming a symbol of empathy and compassion, Jacinda Ardern is trying to defend a decision to veto ACC cover for traumatised…
Broadcasting watchdog targets 'harm'
Mediawatch - 'Freedom in Broadcasting without Harm' is the newly-stated mission of New Zealand's most powerful media watchdog, the Broadcasting Standards… Audio
Week in Politics: Electric cars and medicinal cannabis
Analysis - The government's electric vehicle proposals upset farmers, regulations around medicinal cannabis run into controversy and the defence minister…
Cricket: Online vindication, bandwagon jumpers and Black Caps glory
Opinion - Black Caps' naysayers all over the internet are getting their comeuppance, one sarcastic comment at a time, writes Matt Richens.