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'Please do not do it': Man jailed for sexual violation with object
Michael Mead inflicted "intense pain" on the victim on multiple occasions.
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PM given just hour's notice before Peters' dismissal of 'trade war' talk
While he didn't name Luxon in his speech, it was seen as a veiled swing at a series of phone calls the Prime Minister made to other world leaders over US tariffs.
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How the events of 1984 affected Indian Sikhs
A new documentary series traces the story of six Indian Sikhs who migrated to New Zealand after being affected by the events of 1984 and what followed.
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Murder accused allegedly took $85k hidden in mother's dressing gown
The court heard Helen Gregory distrusted banks and kept her savings stashed around her house in plastic packets.
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'A f****** ugly mess': Gang boss' text after fatal hotbox attack on mate of 20 years
4 Jul 2025Tribesmen Aotearoa president Conway Rapana says he didn't want Mark Hohua to die that day.
Person critical after truck and car collide in Motutere, Lake Taupō
Road closed in Leeston after two pedestrians hit by car
Politics
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Green housing advocates celebrate no roll back of insulation standards
But the Ministry is removing one of the options for meeting the standards.
David Seymour criticises Rawiri Waititi for 'insane views' about African leader Ibrahim Traoré
Government gives wildlife restoration $22 million funding boost over three years
Sport
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'Like being invited to Augusta': Kiwi disc golf exponents take on Finnish fairways
4 Jul 2025Michelle Simpson and Francis Orange will take up a rare opportunity at the PDGA World Championships in Finland. Audio
Big night looms for Otago's new All Blacks
Donald Trump planning UFC fight at White House for US 250th anniversary
Business
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Kitchen store owes refunds of more than $270,000
4 Jul 2025The appliance supplier is in the spotlight over its failure to deliver products and return payments.
Prada accused of copying Indian fashion with new $1200 sandals
Tight job market limits career mobility for Asian workers
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Pensioner with no power in caravan for six years finally gets new home
4 Jul 2025Steven Connelly, 67, spent years on a waitlist.
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'Petrified': Woman with $70k student loan debt too afraid to return home
4 Jul 2025New Zealanders who moved overseas without paying their students loans are living with skyrocketing debt because of compounding penalties and interest.
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Seymour criticises Waititi for 'insane views' about African leader
4 Jul 2025Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré has drawn praise from the Te Pāti Māori co-leader, provoking the ire of ACT.
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'No safe amount' of processed meat to eat
4 Jul 2025Research shows a connection between diet and the risk of major diseases including cancer and type 2 diabetes.
RNZ Music
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Singing for a living
Canterbury-raised tenor Oliver Sewell returns to Aotearoa to sing in Auckland Philharmonia's Opera in Concert performance of Verdi's La Traviata. Audio
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Conductor Adam Johnson
Canadian conductor Adam Johnson is in New Zealand to conduct this year's NZSO National Youth Orchestra. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 29 June 2025
It’s the middle of winter, and we’re celebrating the season in this week’s programme with some carols of the snowy variety: it’s the perfect time of year to sing In the Bleak Midwinter! Audio
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Tim Finn: from the Enz to the Opera
Ahead of the debut broadcast in Aotearoa, Tim Finn talks to RNZ Concert about his opera "Ihitai Avei’a - Star Navigator": the story of the Tahitian navigator Tupaia, who guided Cook to Aotearoa. Audio
In Depth
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Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
After internal alarm about an official's dealings with the alcohol industry, new rules of engagement are being drawn up.
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What the 'Godfather of Human Rights' says about the world today
Ken Roth tells RNZ Israel has clearly committed "war crimes" in Gaza - and he condemns Hamas' 7 October attacks. Audio
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Scoring the government against its own targets
Four of the nine key targets are behind track or face significant risks. But two are ahead of schedule.
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Principals fight 'discriminatory' breakaway first XV competition
A group of more than 40 co-ed principals have written to rugby officials asking for action against plans for a new competition among boys-only schools. Audio
What You Need to Know
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Want to be a mayor? How to stand in local body elections
Explainer - Have you ever wanted to stand for local office? Now's your chance, as the nomination period for this year's local body elections opens Friday.
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Can US Customs search your phone? What you need to know
Explainer - When travelling to America as a tourist or on a visa, US Customs have the right to search your devices - as do many other countries. Audio
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Healthy Homes, KiwiSaver, Jobseeker and more - What's changing on 1 July?
Explainer - From Tuesday, new rules are affecting everything from Healthy Homes to ACC to Jobseeker and KiwiSaver. Here's a roundup. Audio
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Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Explainer - The government has changed regulations on several medications. Here's what you need to know about melatonin, ADHD medicine and psilocybin access. Audio
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If the headlines are anything to go by, New Zealand's regional councils are on life support.
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