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Watch: 'We are going to ban phones across NZ in schools' - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford have spoken about their plans for schooling, local government and the economy in Auckland.
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Steve Maharey resigns as chair of Pharmac and ACC
Steve Maharey has resigned as chairperson of the board of Pharmac. He has also resigned as chairperson of the board of ACC.
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Covid-19: Royal Commission of Inquiry delays public submissions
28 minutes agoUnder the coalition agreement with New Zealand First, National has agreed to progress "as a matter of urgency ... a full scale, wide ranging, independent inquiry".
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Watch: Experts look at what the El Niño summer will bring
It's the first day of summer and according to NIWA, the El Niño weather cycle looks set to bring warm weather and high winds for the rest of the season.
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Woman missing in Manawatū found safe
12:23 pm todayA woman who went missing after her car was stuck at the Manawatū river mouth between Waitārere Beach and Foxton Beach has been found.
'Inadequate' fire safety at Rotorua lodge triggers inspection at other boarding houses
Patients not to blame for overcrowded emergency departments - study
Politics
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Political panel: The coalition government's first week
11:07 am todayRNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher, Newhub's political editor Jenna Lynch, and the New Zealand Herald's deputy political editor, Thomas Coughlan discuss the coalition government's first week in… Audio
Eight new hats for Judith Collins
Coalition's WHO policy leaves public health expert 'baffled'
Sport
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All Blacks: Intertwined issues with eligibility and global club competition
20 minutes agoAnalysis - As if Sam Cane hasn't been beaten up enough this season, even his words were given the same treatment this week, Jamie Wall writes.
Women's footballers mount calls for greater support
Australian netballers pushing for more pay "slept in cars"
Business
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Consumer NZ releases gift card 'naughty' and 'nice' lists
8:44 am todaySanta has a 'naughty or nice' list, and this year so does Consumer NZ.
Demand for consumer credit up before Christmas - Centrix
Govt called to close 'unacceptable' gender pay gap
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At The Movies: Nyad
Nyad tells the (mostly) true of long-distance swimmer Diane Nyad who failed to swim from Cuba to Florida, then decided to try again 30 years later at the age of 60. Starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. Video, Audio
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Terry Hayes returns to 'dusty old genre' for I am Pilgrim follow up
In 2013, everyone was reading I am Pilgrim, a gripping spy novel that quickly became a worldwide bestseller. Nine years later, author Terry Hayes is offering his readers a follow up: The Year of the Locust. Audio
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Kraftwerk's vintage men-machines perfectly at home in 2023
In an age where ChatGPT presents an approximation of human thought, Kraftwerk's man-machine feels very present, writes Nic Gorman. Video
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Recognising emotional immaturity in a partner
Is your partner getting on your nerves at the moment? Relax, it’s not you, it’s them, says psychologist Karen Nimmo. But before you make plans to get rid of them before Christmas, you might be part of the problem too. Audio
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Pay 'not even near where it needs to be' - New Ferns winger
11:21 am todayManaia Elliott says women's football needs to do more to support players mentally and financially.
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Most Women's World Cup players had 'insufficient' support, survey finds
30 Nov 2023While the 2023 tournament featured record prize money, many of the tournament's players still lack adequate financial compensation.
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It started as a 'bit of fun'- now she's a world champion weightlifter
30 Nov 2023Taranaki's Ashleigh Hoeta has become the first woman in the world to bench press over 300kg.
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Thieves take brass altar pieces from Briscoes lady's church
29 Nov 2023Theives have cleaned out a small Canterbury church taking its brass alter pieces and other precious religious items that are likely to be melted down. Audio
RNZ Music
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Catching them when they're young
We tend to focus on the masters, but every musician has to start somewhere. And that's when Christopher Norton comes to the fore. Video, Audio
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A child of the counter-revolution
Stephen Diaz had to base himself in Europe to become a professional countertenor, but that doesn't stop him from coming back to Aotearoa when he can. Audio
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Playing Favourites with Kim Hill
On her final Saturday Morning show, the beloved broadcaster chats to long-time colleague Bryan Crump (and surprise guests) about some of her favourite songs. Video, Audio, Gallery
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Music Alive: Te Kete Waiata
LISTEN: This concert is a fusion of jazz songs and te reo Māori, featuring singers Whirimako Black, Allana Goldsmith and Leon Wharekura performing during the 2023 Auckland Arts Festival.
In Depth
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What if political donations were reined in?
What would happen if only voters - not unions or businesses - could donate to political parties? A plan to do exactly that exists, if the government wants to…
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The meaning of Tāmaki: The most fascinating election result
When ACT's Brooke van Velden won the Auckland seat of Tāmaki, it was a triumph of shrewd campaigning. But it was also a failure for Christian conservatism in…
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The government's first press conference: Wilder than an episode of Love Island
Analysis - The three ring-masters of the coalition announcement had spectacularly different ideas about the point of the show.
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Revolving door for lobbyists 'can result in unfair access'
Justice Ministry warns of 'misuse of privileged information' by ministers entering the lobbying industry.
What You Need to Know
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Q+A on tropical cyclones
RNZ asks NIWA forecasting and media principal scientist Chris Brandolino to explain what a tropical cyclone actually is.
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Bird of the Century: What you need to know about pūteketeke
New Zealand's Bird of the Century is the pūteketeke but what is it and why is it so special? Here's what you need to know. Audio
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Coalitions, confidence and supply: What you need to know
Explainer - Election campaigns are often strewn with debate over potential coalition or other partnership arrangements - here's how it all works.
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Covid-19 restrictions dropped: What you need to know
Explainer - The last remaining Covid-19 mandates have been dropped by the government, so what does this mean for Kiwis now? RNZ is here to clear it all up. Audio
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Is it right to call state-funded journalism 'bribery' - or is there a bigger threat to democracy?
Opinion - Winston Peters had only just been sworn in as deputy prime minister when his long-standing antipathy to the news media emerged in the form of a…
Legacy of colonisation driving decline in traditional Christian beliefs among Māori
Analysis - Religious beliefs among Māori have shifted significantly over the past two decades.
Read all about it: The 2023 Booker Prize Shortlist
Devoted reader Jeremy Rees read all the books in the 2023 Booker Prize shortlist (so you don't have to). Here's what he and the judges have to say about the six…
The government's first press conference: Wilder than an episode of Love Island
Analysis - The three ring-masters of the coalition announcement had spectacularly different ideas about the point of the show.