The Briefing
New Zealand
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Police examine toilet block in homicide investigation
2:32 pm todayOne of the victims died at the scene and the other was taken to Waikato Hospital.
Some urgent care clinics extend hours
Prominent Northland businessman charged with sexual offending keeps name suppressed
Politics
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Crayfish fishing to be banned on Northland's east coast
12:05 pm todayThe Minister said the closure of the rock lobster fishery was needed to give the species a reprieve and allow stocks to build up again.
More funding announced in battle to eradicate yellow-legged hornets
On their final day, MPs consider quality of our final years
Sport
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'Best interests to step down': NZ cricket boss Weenink resigns
10:47 am todayScott Weenink says his differences with key stakeholders was irreconcilable.
Whitney Hansen announced as Black Ferns head coach
The Ashes live: Australia v England - third test, day three
Business
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Kiwibank scraps $500 million capital raising plan
12:25 pm todayIt was originally intended that the influx of funds would enable Kiwibank to compete better with the big four Australian-owned banks.
A bach is a lot more expensive than a decade ago
TikTok signs deal to sell US arm to American investor group
More News & Current Affairs
In Case You Missed It
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Rare blood clot leaves woman in ACC limbo
1:58 pm todayNataly Vitreras can't work and says she's "lost in a system that doesn't seem to care" as she waits for answers.
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Mum's pleas went unanswered before son went missing
9:30 am todayFive-year-old Khyzah DeLaCroix was found dead in a pond near his home.
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John Campbell announced as new co-host of Morning Report
10:59 am today"John's experience as a journalist and host is exceptional, but equally important is his passion for pursuing the stories that matter."
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Corrections boss ordered to obey law or face contempt of court
6:40 am todayUnder New Zealand law, prisoners are entitled to at least one hour of physical exercise a day.
RNZ Music
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David Bowie: The Odyssey of a Changeling
This music-rich, six-part audio series offers an overview of the many roles or manifestations of David Bowie's personality, as conveyed through the instant medium of rock & roll. Perfect summer listening, whatever the weather! Audio
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Hodie! Christmas with The Tudor Consort
One of New Zealand’s premier chamber choirs perform a concert filled with carols ancient and modern celebrating Christmastide. There is the opportunity to sing along with some well-known carols.
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The art of playing the triangle
LISTEN: NZSO percussionist Sam Rich gives a live performance showcasing the many kinds of triangles he plays, as well as some surprising information about the instrument. Audio
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Celebrate Christmas with the Auckland Philharmonia
The Graduate Choir New Zealand and the Auckland Philharmonia perform a concert of beloved seasonal music including Ave Maria, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Christmas Lullaby and more in Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral.
In Depth
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Feral cat trapping could get easier
The paperwork currently required to legally trap feral cats could be replaced with a simpler online system, after criticism from hunters.
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'Rock and a hard place': Inside the forced move from gas
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options. Audio
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Tom Phillips' gun licence revoked months before disappearance
New information outlines a key moment in the Marokopa timeline, but leaves major gaps unanswered.
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ACC's financial squeeze: The human toll
People like father Jacob Hamlin and his family have wound up in hardship as the agency pushes more people off long-term claims to get costs under control.
What You Need to Know
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How changes to the foreign buyers ban will work
Explainer - New Zealand's ban on overseas buyers of real estate has been softened - but there's one rather large catch. Audio
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Why you might suddenly stop drinking milk
Explainer - Lactose intolerance affects most of us as we get older. Why does this happen?
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The 3G shutdown has begun - will your phone work?
Explainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone? Audio
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How can I cool down my house in summer?
Explainer - If you're starting to swelter as temperatures around the country rise, you might be wondering how best to cool your house.
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Comment & Analysis
Putin's brazen new tactics
Analysis: Undercover Russian personnel have been placed on board ships carrying the country's oil and they're spying on Europe, intelligence sources say.
Takeaways from Trump's primetime address
In case there was any doubt, Trump made clear his message will continue to feature a heavy dose of the B-word: Biden.
What is the BRICS ‘UNIT’ – and could it really challenge the US dollar?
At a major summit in Russia last year, a banknote was unveiled that carried more symbolism than monetary value.
What NZ needs to watch as Australia reforms gun laws after the Bondi terror attack
Analysis - The Bondi terror attack on Sunday has seen Australian federal, state and territory governments agree to the biggest overhaul of firearms regulations…