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Hiring freeze leaves Oranga Tamariki without lawyers in two regions
5:55 am todayThe ministry's lawyers work with vulnerable children across the country, often in the youth and family courts.
Fisherman missing after falling from boat off Raglan coast
No more Census forms? Stats NZ mulls form of future surveys
Politics
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New emergency management legislation delayed after bill pulled by Government
The bill was introduced by the previous government in June last year. Audio
Anti-gang laws face heavy criticism at select committee
'There's no evidence that three strikes reduces crime' - lawyers
Sport
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Warriors v Titans Anzac Day game: What you need to know
10:24 am todayThe Warriors play at home on Anzac Day for only the second time ever, here's everything you need to know. Video
Drug Free Sport NZ seeks answers after Chinese swimming scandal
Unbeaten Hurricanes suffer major injury blow
Business
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Inside NZ Post's huge new processing centre
23 Apr 2024The state-of-the-art facility opens this week, and it'll make it faster to deliver and track your online shopping.
Port of Auckland plans to sell two wharf sites to council
RBNZ shuns Commerce Commission idea of reviewing banks' capital framework
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'Every time I feel like I’m leaning into one thing, I want to go somewhere different'
Wellington artist Vera Ellen has won the Taite Music Prize for 2024 for her album Ideal Home Noise. Last year RNZ's Tony Stamp visited Ellen in her Poneke home for an in-depth chat following her return from a stint in the US. Audio
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Recycling textiles for a living: 'The fabric tells me what it wants to be'
Gayle Heath recycles discarded fabric in a studio at her Rotorua home and says her hands are always busy: "I can't just sit and do nothing." Audio
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'I was really impacted by the ideas in the book'
US filmmaker Ava Duvernay’s new film Origin is based on the New York Times bestselling book Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson, she joined Culture 101 to talk about the film. Video, Audio
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Private Equity: Memoir explores dark side of wealth
At the age of 29, New Yorker Carrie Sun bagged a top job at a top Wall Street hedge fund. But as the demands of the job took a toll on her physical and mental health, Sun began to question everything she had worked for. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Elation and concern after great spotted kiwi spotted in Golden Bay
8:57 am todayA conservation worker reviewing camera footage for feral pigs did a "triple take" when the bird appeared on his screen.
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What's open on Anzac day and is there a surcharge?
23 Apr 2024A guide to what can and can't be open on the day.
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Why building owners were given extra time for quake strengthening
5:26 am todayThe Detail - The government has hit pause on strict new building regulations over earthquake strengthening.
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Kiwi Indians celebrate harvest and new year festivals
23 Apr 2024Diverse communities nationwide mark Sikh Baisakhi, Telugu Ugadi and Malayali Vishu.
RNZ Music
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REVIEW: Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter
LISTEN: Beyoncé's glorious new Cowboy Carter album may well be this year's most startling release. William Dart checks out Queen Bey's take on country music that has already caused tremors in more conservative Nashville circles. Audio
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Cushioning the culture shock
The Migrant Heritage Trust,helps bridge the cultural gap for Indian diaspora living here by promoting Indian arts. They recently invited acclaimed classical musician Pandit Anand Bhate who toured the country. Audio
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Spice Girls reunite at Posh's 50th birthday
On Saturday night, Posh, Scary, Baby, Ginger and Sporty Spice came together to celebrate Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday in London.
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Illmatic - one of the greatest hip hop albums ever recorded.
30 years after the debut album by New York rapper Nas, Kiwis pay tribute to a rap classic. Audio
In Depth
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How the coalition plans to replace the Māori Health Authority
The coalition government got rid of the Māori Health Authority in a hurry. What is it doing now instead?
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Minister accused of ‘gaslighting’ over Fast Track Bill
Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop suggested members of the public could submit projects of their own for consideration under the bill.
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What made PM Luxon go cold on Dave Letele
Community leader Dave Letele considered Christopher Luxon a friend - until the PM reacted badly to an open letter he signed decrying racism.
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Pay cuts for netballers likely after Sky TV's 'low-ball' deal
Millions of dollars have been cut from netball's broadcast deal amidst efforts to join Australian league.
What You Need to Know
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Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
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What new research about the pandemic shows
And how New Zealand's experience with Covid-19 was very different to most of the world.
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Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
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Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
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Comment & Analysis
Why automated systems must put the human factor first
Opinion - The incident of a woman misidentified by facial recognition technology at a Rotorua supermarket should have come as no surprise, Mark Rickerby writes.
Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
Power Play - Asked for his own assessment of the visit, the prime minister said he was returning home "excited and energised".
What moved the housing market this week
Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups. Audio
Are rugby stadiums really worth it?
Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment, Robert Hamlin writes.