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Almost 120 employees with disabilities face uncertain future after recycling plant blaze
Almost $200,000 has been raised for workers with disabilities who have been left without a place to work after their North Shore recycling plant burned to the ground last week. Audio
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Liberals win Canada election: 'Our old relationship with the United States is over'
35 minutes agoCanada's ruling Liberals have retained power in Monday's election, but are unlikely to have the numbers to form a majority government.
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US Navy loses $100m jet at sea after it fell overboard
Initial reports from the scene indicated that the aircraft carrier made a hard turn to evade fire, which contributed to the fighter jet falling overboard.
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New Wallabies coach revealed
about 2 hours agoLes Kiss will be Australia's fifth coach in six years and is expected to take the Wallabies through to the 2027 World Cup.
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Flooding closes SH1 in Far North, more road closures possible
about 1 hour agoNZTA is warning motorists there are no alternative routes to Te Paki or to the cape, as surface flooding hits Dargaville.
Fresh push for new bottle store in 'worst' location
'James and Isey' star James Cross dies aged 68
Politics
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Government exploring Northland-to-Auckland 'energy bridge'
1:17 pm todayShane Jones says if the $2 million study proves it viable, it could turn Northland into a major power-exporting region and reduce prices nationally.
Wellington City Council defends process that led to decision to demolish City to Sea Bridge
Pharmac's approach not fit for purpose, major review finds
Sport
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London mayor hopes city will bid for 2040 Olympics as part of ambitious hosting plan
12:22 pm today"My ambition has always been for London to be the sporting capital of the world", Sadiq Khan says.
NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster speaks out against NRL sin-bin barrage
Motorsport boss considering 'improvements' to swearing rules
Business
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Beauty therapist forced to go on early maternity leave awarded almost $100k
11:48 am today"I couldn't enjoy being pregnant or being a mum. All I could focus on was how I could afford things," Doria said.
Are you a 'have' or a 'have-not? What the numbers say
Is your power bill 'average'?
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Ice and Darkness: Why New Zealand’s Antarctic crew love the winter
The sun never rises and temperatures drop to -50, but many of Scott Base’s winter crew of 12 people keep coming back.
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Two decades on from bro'Town, what's changed in comedy?
Comedian Oscar Kightley is reuniting with his mates from the legendary group Naked Samoans, which brought us the hit animation bro'Town.
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How to swap, not shop, in style
What if you could get a shopping buzz without blowing the budget? RNZ podcast Thrift meets three Christchurch friends doing just that.
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What the film Conclave gets right (and wrong) about electing a new pope
Smear campaigns, politicking, gossip and blackmail: Conclave had it all.
In Case You Missed It
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How a Samoan country musician made it in the mainstream
4:06 pm todayHe grew up singing in church, found initial success hit songs 'Pe Moni Ea' and 'Siva Mai' but now TheWesternGuide, AKA Aaron Pulemagafa, is a country star.
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Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race
2:45 pm todayWhanau, who had secured the Green Party's backing for re-election, said she did not want a Green vs Labour battle.
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How to swap, not shop, in style
5:30 am todayWhat if you could get a shopping buzz without blowing the budget? RNZ podcast Thrift meets three Christchurch friends doing just that.
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Government eyeing more affordable domestic airfares
6:42 am todayThe government is looking at ways to help regional airlines and airports expand to create competition in an effort to make airfares affordable.
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 27 April 2025
This week's programme features resurrection-themed hymns for Eastertide, an atmospheric rendition of Amazing Grace by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, and a benediction from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Audio
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Anzac Day Sonic
RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump digs into the archives, as well as the station’s record collection to bring you music and voices revolving around our national experience of war, and aspiration for peace. Audio
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The culture, mythology and history of the bagpipes
From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book The Bagpipes: A Cultural History explores the mythology, history, and global reverberations of the instrument as often reviled for its volume as it is revered for its resonance. Audio
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2025 Easter Church Service from St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
We celebrate this central event in the Christian calendar with an Easter Sunday Eucharist Mass from St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington. The celebrant is Fr Kevin Mowbray SM, William McElwee is Music Director, and the organist is David Trott. Audio
In Depth
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In death, Olivia Podmore is finally seen by a system that failed her
A harrowing inquest has revealed the disturbing truth about the Olympic cyclist's treatment within her sport.
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Why our biggest exporters are worried about going GMO
Is New Zealand really risking billions by changing its genetic modification laws?
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Quarrying company denied appeal to mine under protected bush
The land was protected by a covenant when J Swap bought it, but it wants to mine there anyway.
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Baby formula industry battles against online advertising ban
The industry body representing the companies even met with NZ diplomats in Geneva to raise its concerns about marketing restrictions.
What You Need to Know
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What to know about getting a flu shot this year
Explainer - Flu season is almost here. Here's what you need to know about the different vaccine options.
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What you need to know as Cyclone Tam brings heavy wind and rain
As Cyclone Tam continues to pummel the upper North Island tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power.
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Putting the new Defence Capability Plan in context
Explainer - $12 billion sounds like a lot to spend on the military. But is it, really? Audio
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Deadline for comments on copper access: What you need to know
The Commerce Commission is calling for views on its recommendation that would see the copper network switched off sooner
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Comment & Analysis
Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember military veterans
Expansion of the term 'veteran' will add 100,000 service people, without automatically changing existing entitlements.
Debut album by There's A Tuesday is wildly impressive
The Sampler - The Christchurch band shows off some fantastic songwriting on Blush, local dub merchants Pitch Black release a collection of top-tier remixes and…
What will make rents affordable in NZ?
Analysis: Research has found the accommodation supplement, which costs almost $2 billion a year, might not be an effective tool in addressing the housing…
NZ's over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
Analysis - New Zealand's long coastlines could help.