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IKEA shuts down support centre in wake of delivery woes
Homeware retail giant IKEA appears to be a victim of its own success. Audio
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More than $1m worth in luxury cars, property and vapes seized
Police had been investigating the proceeds of a criminal's drug-selling activities across the North Island.
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Why McSkimming's prosecution was so 'unique'
The disgraced former deputy police commissioner was sentenced to home detention after pleading guilty to the possession of child sexual exploitation and bestiality material.
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Rocket Lab launches fourth spacecraft for US Department of War
The launch, named 'Don't Be Such A Square', lifted off from Wallops Island in Virginia just after 6pm NZ time.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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John Campbell returns to RNZ as Morning Report co-host
18 Dec 2025He'll join Ingrid Hipkiss on the flagship news programme next year.
Family roster themselves on to care for elderly relative over hospital standard concerns
Profile of killer released weeks after death of Hastings woman
Politics
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Principals warn new year-by-year curriculum won't work for mixed-level classes
The Principals Federation says most schools have at least some multi-level classrooms and it would take a much larger workforce to avoid that.
Plan to ditch flu tracking tool will leave big data gap, epidemiologist says
South Island Māori landowners to get more than 3000 hectares returned by Crown
Sport
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Black Caps enjoy dominant day with the bat
18 Dec 2025Devon Conway ended the day at Mount Maunganui unbeaten on 178.
More A-League clubs, diverse participation and financial stability for NZ's football future
Hamish Kerr's winning 2025 recognised by NZOC
Business
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Labour, National clash over what economic rebound shows
18 Dec 2025'Better times are ahead,' the finance minister says, while Labour is arguing things are still worse.
Fonterra lowers milk price forecast amid strong supply
What is the BRICS ‘UNIT’ – and could it really challenge the US dollar?
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In Case You Missed It
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Plaques on Trump's 'Presidential Walk of Fame' insult predecessors
18 Dec 2025Written in the style of the US president's social media posts, they include baseless claims and random capitalisation.
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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.
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'I'm bored': Let the kids deal with it
18 Dec 2025Why the right amount of boredom can help imagination and creativity.
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
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…
Falsehoods and deepfakes spread online after Bondi attack
A deepfake image depicting one of the victims is among a slew of false content spreading online.
Trump chief of staff says president 'has an alcoholic's personality'
Analysis: From criticism of JD Vance to admitting Trump is out for retribution, here's what we learnt from Susie Wiles' unvarnished interviews.