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Olympic sevens: Fiji claim gold, NZ settle for silver
Fiji have proved too strong for the New Zealand men's sevens team at the Olympics, denying New Zealand its best chance yet of a gold medal.
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Aggressive marketing has driven rise of double-cab ute - time to hit the brakes?
Analysis: "Explore your inner beast." That was the slogan used last year to sell the Ford Ranger. At 2.4 tonnes, that's a lot of "light" truck, but the stakes are rising.
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Olympics recap: A silver day for New Zealand
about 2 hours agoNew Zealand has seen silver today, with a medal in the women's double sculls rowing and the All Black Sevens losing to Fiji this evening. See how the day unfolded with RNZ's blog.
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Wallabies' exemption a political decision, minister acknowledges
Acting Covid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall has conceded it was a political decision to let the Australian men's rugby team come to New Zealand despite the trans-Tasman bubble pause. Audio
Get Ready
- Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: What you need to know
- Ten global stars to watch out for at the Games
- US gymnast praised for 'prioritising mental wellness'
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The Big Stories
- Sevens: Fiji claim gold, as NZ settle for silver
- NZ wins silver medal in double sculls
- Social media helps Black Ferns Sevens relax in Tokyo
- All of our coverage
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EVENTSRankings From 2016 Overall 19th Per capita 3rd Per competitor 33rd 0 1 1 26/95
EVENTSRankings Updated at 28 Jul 2021 Overall 37th Per capita 12th Per competitor 56th
More Top Stories
Get Ready
- Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: What you need to know
- Ten global stars to watch out for at the Games
- US gymnast praised for 'prioritising mental wellness'
- Live blog
The Big Stories
- Sevens: Fiji claim gold, as NZ settle for silver
- NZ wins silver medal in double sculls
- Social media helps Black Ferns Sevens relax in Tokyo
- All of our coverage
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NZ MEDALS 4 9 5 94
EVENTSRankings From 2016 Overall 19th Per capita 3rd Per competitor 33rd 0 1 1 26/95
EVENTSRankings Updated at 28 Jul 2021 Overall 37th Per capita 12th Per competitor 56th
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Wang murder trial: Man who helped move body lied to police
28 Jul 2021A man imprisoned for helping to secretly dump Ricky Wang's body told police he didn't know of Wang's whereabouts, when in reality he'd seen him dead months earlier, a court has heard.
Firefighters battle blaze affecting Auckland motorway traffic
Abuse in care inquiry: Survivor's true ethnicity remained unknown for 30 years
Covid-19
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New Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Ōtautahi booked out for 10 days
28 Jul 2021Demand is already running hot for Covid-19 vaccines at a clinic being run by Māori and Pasifika health providers in Ōtautahi.
Covid-19: One new case in MIQ; wastewater samples clear in Taranaki
Covid-19: Govt's credibility 'on the line' as group 4 vaccine rollout officially kicks off
Business
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Z Energy biding its time over switch to low carbon
Fuel retailer Z Energy says there is no need for it to race into a low carbon future, although it's preparing for significant changes to the industry.
FoxPlan censured by FMA for breach of financial advice rules
House price growth shows signs of slowing
Pacific
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Tokyo Olympics rugby sevens: Fiji claim gold, as NZ settle for silver
28 Jul 2021Fiji have proved too strong for the New Zealand men's sevens team at the Olympics, denying New Zealand its best chance yet of a gold medal.
Fiji's health system under pressure as Covid-19 grips nation
Rio to Tokyo: Vanuatu rower's inspiring Olympic journey
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Featured stories
The price of rescuing wild animals
Why are New Zealanders so invested in saving wild animals that strand themselves? And is it worth thousands of dollars to get them back where they belong? Audio
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Under pressure: Athletes and mental health
US gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the team final at the Tokyo Olympics, saying she needs to prioritise her mental health. So what's causing athletes at the pinnacle of their careers to chuck it all in? Audio
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The long-term cost of 'long Covid'
With governments under pressure to ease pandemic restrictions, new threats become clearer, writes Richard Meade.
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The 'Nappy Godmother' washing hundreds of cloth nappies every day
After six years of hard work, Pamela Rees has created a sustainable business supplying and washing cloth nappies in Manawatū-Whanganui. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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PM: 'We need to maintain the momentum of the vaccine rollout'
28 Jul 2021The first segment of the two million people in group 4 are now eligible to receive their Pfizer doses, beginning with 60 to 64-year-olds, the government has…
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'Hurt and dismay' over academics' letter dismissing mātauranga Māori
28 Jul 2021The University of Auckland and Royal Society are distancing themselves from a contentious letter by some top academics, dismissing mātauranga Māori.
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Mum's grief for child: 'She brought endless joy and love'
28 Jul 2021The mother of a five-year-old schoolgirl who died after being hit by a car says it felt like the end of the world was coming.
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First female winner in 24-year history of pie awards
28 Jul 2021Torbay baker Sopheap Long says she is proud to be the first woman to take the top spot in the competition's 24-year history.
RNZ Music
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Lessons from lockdown with Deborah Wai Kapohe
Soprano Deborah Wai Kapohe pulled apart her singing technique while under South Africa's lengthy lockdown. Back in Aotearoa, she is showcasing what she learned of the bel canto style during that time. Audio
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New Horizons: Latest from Nonesuch Records
William Dart features some recent releases from Nonesuch Records, with new music by Lake Street Dive, Rhiannon Giddens, k.d. lang and Caroline Shaw. Audio
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The Mixtape: Tayi Tibble
Tayi Tibble (Te Whānau ā Apanui/Ngāti PorouTe Whānau ā Apanui/Ngāti Porou) is an award winning poet based in Pōneke. She joined Charlotte to discuss fashion, poetry, Porirua, and select her favourite songs on this episode of The Mixtape. Audio
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Leon Bridges on his new album 'Gold Diggers Sound'
American soul singer Leon Bridges' new album Gold Diggers Sound came out yesterday. It’s a shift from the honey-voiced, retro sound Bridges came to prominence with. He speaks with Yadana Saw about how his life and work have changed as his star has risen. Video, Audio
In Depth
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'We should be ashamed' - Injured sharks and turtle trouble at national aquarium
Sharks with sore noses, water filter breakdowns and a turtle welfare petition. What's going on at the National Aquarium of New Zealand?
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Watch: The Barrier Between Us
How could the government offer land on Aotea/Great Barrier as part of a Treaty of Waitangi settlement for iwi who no longer live on the island without…
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Who's eating New Zealand?
There are only 5 million people in New Zealand but we produce enough food to feed about 40m. Who's gobbling all our goods?
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New podcast shines light on China's influence, infiltration of NZ
Can NZ continue to walk the thin red line between what some see as an evil empire, but others see as our greatest economic opportunity and the centre of a new…
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