The Briefing
New Zealand
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Former Gloriavale teacher applauds 'courageous government department'
5:00 am todayThe Secretary for Education has cancelled Gloriavale School's registration, effective from 23 January.
Family makes plea for better information sharing by crisis services
More than $1 million worth in luxury cars, property and banned vapes seized in police raids
Politics
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'Public good over corporate greed': Greens challenge Willis to debate them instead
5:16 am todayWith Ruth Richardson no longer willing, Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging Nicola Willis to debate her instead.
Retraction of key herbicide study won't sway the government's approach
First mining project gains fast-track approval
Sport
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The struggles that await Netball NZs next boss
5:00 am todayAnalysis - It will take a brave person to put their name forward to become the next chief executive of Netball NZ.
The Ashes live: Australia v England - third test, day two
Live: Black Caps v West Indies - third test, day one
Business
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'Gruelling, inhumane': Backlogs as KiwiSaver hardship applications surge
One man says he's facing repossession of his vehicle and the forced sale of his house because it's taking too long to access his KiwiSaver money.
Retail, construction, manufacturing industries eye GDP growth with cautious optimism
Rocket Lab launches fourth spacecraft into orbit for US Department of War testing
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In Case You Missed It
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Corrections boss ordered to obey law or face contempt of court
about 1 hour agoUnder New Zealand law, prisoners are entitled to at least one hour of physical exercise a day.
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IKEA shuts down support centre in wake of delivery woes
about 1 hour agoHomeware retail giant IKEA appears to be a victim of its own success.
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Police thought girl was dead, so refused chopper request
18 Dec 2025Firefighters begged police in vain for a helicopter to help rescue the 13-year-old from a Coromandel cliff.
RNZ Music
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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.
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Festive fare from RNZ Concert
RNZ Concert gives you the gift of music from around the world to soundtrack your summer festive season. Listen to classical concerts celebrating Christmas and the New Year in New Zealand. Here is what you can listen to, and when:
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Christmas Cheer from the Auckland Philharmonia
Coming up this weekend, the Auckland Philharmonia gets audiences in the yuletide mood with a festive blend of modern Christmas favourites, orchestral classics and traditional seasonal carols. Audio
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…