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Who wrote the Cabinet paper recommending NZ not recognise a Palestinian state?
Analysis - Cabinet papers are usually drafted by public servants in departments that fall within the minister's portfolio area but that did not happen in this case.
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Are you 'revenge saving'?
As the world continues to recover from the altered spending habits of the post-pandemic period, 'revenge saving' is the latest trend that commentators say is taking hold. Audio
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Murder accused Beau Lamarre-Condon's courtroom outburst
28 minutes agoThe former NSW police officer has told a Supreme Court judge that he "will not be silenced" as murder trial set down for next September.
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Live: Black Caps v Australia - T20 II
about 1 hour agoFollow live commentary as the Black Caps take on Australia at Bay Oval in the second T20 following Wednesay night's defeat.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Bodies removed after fatal Auckland house fire
about 1 hour agoPolice said the cause of the fire in Bucklands Beach hasn't been determined, and they are working with fire investigators.
Christchurch homeless people living on church grounds forced to leave
Hotel bed tax in Auckland could boost tourism, fund major events
Politics
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Seymour pushing for more medicine funding
The Associate Health Minister has revealed he is pushing for hundreds of millions of dollars in additional drug funding in next year's Budget. Audio
NZ Embassy trying to speak with Kiwis aboard intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla
Gaza flotilla supporters gathered outside Winston Peters' Auckland home to protest
Sport
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Govt announces new $15m roof for Auckland Tennis arena
The roof project is the first investment announced as part of the government's $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package.
Wānaka freeskier Luca Harrington selected for Winter Olympics
PGA of America CEO apologises to Rory McIlroy over Ryder Cup fan abuse
Business
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Disability assistance dog trainer stripped of accreditation
6:36 pm todayK9 Search Medical Detection was dropped from the list of organisations allowed to train such dogs. Audio
NZX struggles to keep companies on board
FMA urges Kiwi consumers to complain more on financial issues
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Another summer cut off from Great Ride trail for small town
9:42 am todayThe historic Totara River Rail Bridge that connects Ross to the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail was closed last August.
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The man who's never owned a cellphone
2 Oct 2025Even the Kiwi professor's mates are baffled, asking 'when are you going to move into the 21st century?'.
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Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dies at 91
2 Oct 2025The scientist turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment.
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What makes a New Zealand '1 percenter'
1 Oct 2025New data shows what you need to be among the country's richest people.
RNZ Music
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Louisa Williamson live at Wellington Jazz Festival 2024
about 1 hour agoSaxophonist and composer Louisa Williamson and her band perform 'The Chasm Where We Fall Into Each Other' - inspired by the ancient Patuna Chasm in the Wairarapa - as part of the 2024 Wellington Jazz Festival. Audio
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Her own Stabat Mater
Composer Victoria Kelly explains why she couldn't stick to the script in her latest choral work. Audio
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Opportunity slides through the door
Ahead of his concert with the Auckland Philharmonia, British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor remembers the mystery message that galvanised his career. Video, Audio
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Soweto Gospel Choir: HOPE live at AAF
Listen to the Soweto Gospel Choir's performance 'HOPE' at the Auckland Arts Festival in 2025. The South African choir is known for its powerful blend of African gospel music, freedom songs, and international classics.
In Depth
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Health advisory group condemned by one of its own leaders
Officials privately expressed surprise at Raawiri Ratuu's criticisms that a new plan to tackle FASD had been weakened. Audio
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The $10,000 decision that cost an All White his career
Clayton Lewis was a last-minute ring-in to a scheme that rocked the A-League. The consequences could last his lifetime. Audio
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How Kiwis are being targeted by international match fixers
From messages promising piles of cash, to fake agents offering trials, organised crime groups are recruiting New Zealanders.
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Hundreds of millions in offshore betting on NZ amateur league
More than $200 million was wagered last season, raising alarm bells. Audio
What You Need to Know
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'Vague threat' - Trump tariff talk takes aim at NZ film industry
Explainer - Donald Trump wants a 100 percent tariff on "foreign movies" made outside the US. What would that do to NZ's film industry? Audio
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Digital driver licences are coming - how will they work?
Explainer - The government aims to introduce digital driver licences by the end of the year. But are they safe - and will everyone have to use them? Video
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What sick leave and holiday changes could mean for you
Explainer - The government has announced sweeping plans to change leave rules. How will it work?
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Is paracetamol safe? What New Zealand says about Trump's claims
Explainer - Donald Trump claims paracetamol causes autism, while the US has also made cuts to vaccine access and research. What could it all mean for NZ? Audio
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Flickering fortunes: National's energy plan unlikely to light up polls
Analysis - The recent energy announcement looks unlikely to give National a lift in the deadlocked polls. Audio
How a public grocery chain would disrupt NZ's supermarket duopoly
Analysis: Its focus would be generic products, staples and low-cost commodities - the categories stretched households need.
Mormon leader Russell Nelson has died aged 101. What’s next for the church?
Analysis: Several controversies engulfed the church during Nelson's leadership, including the naming of the church and church members in various government and…
Protest or crime? Parliament bill blurs the line
Submissions are open on a bill that could fine or jail people for "unreasonable" protests near private residences.