Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki
Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi
Mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te tau
Celebrate the rising of Matariki
Celebrate the rising of the lord of the sky
Celebrate the rising of the New Year
Professor Sir Pou Temara
The Briefing
New Zealand
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New Zealand joins new Pacific partnership group with US, UK
25 Jun 2022New Zealand has joined the United States, Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom in an informal group aimed at boosting economic and diplomatic ties with Pacific island nations.
One dead in Northland motocycle crash
Woman dead after car reported under water
Covid-19
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Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers - updated and revised
Track the very latest Covid-19 data in New Zealand, with new charts on the currents trends from RNZ data journalist Farah Hancock.
Covid-19 update: 12 further deaths and 5285 new community cases
Wellington council suspends kerbside glass collection for a fortnight
Business
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KiwiSaver investors urged to stay calm, look at long term
Steep plunges on global sharemarkets has led to a flurry of calls from anxious investors to the country's biggest KiwiSaver provider.
Air New Zealand warns of fuel prices affecting tickets
Material shortage creating 'perfect storm' for building company failure
Pacific
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In photos: Mate Ma'a Tonga fans show their spirit
25 Jun 2022It's a sea of red tonight at sold-out Mt Smart Stadium as Mate Ma'a Tonga take on the Kiwis. Here's the best of some Tongan spirit in the stands.
Kiwis dominate Mate Ma'a Tonga
Rugby league: Mate Ma'a Tonga women beaten 50- 12 by Kiwi Ferns
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'We want the next generation to have the same stock in the rivers as we had when we were kids
For the past five years, Himiora Nuku and his brother have been catching adult eels from the Rangitaiki River and releasing them near the sea. Audio
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Musicians muse on Matariki
Prominent New Zealand musicians tell us what the Māori New Year means to them. Audio
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Sam's Take on... Spiderhead
WATCH - Chris Hemsworth plays a sociopathic amateur scientist in this new Netflix thriller.
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Healing Māori land through hemp
Hemp cultivation is central to Isaac Beach and Kirby Heath's plan to heal the land of coastal Hawke's Bay, employ local whānau and produce nutritious food. Video, Audio
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From tourism to teaching: 'It took lot of character to get back on our feet'
Country Life: Kohutapu Lodge was humming with international backpackers four years ago, but overnight all that changed and the venture moved from "the crest of… Audio
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RNZ music special: musicians' musings on Matariki
25 Jun 2022New Zealand musicians talked to RNZ about what the Māori New Year means to them, as part of coverage of the first Matariki public holiday.
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New Zealand needs a new gang strategy
25 Jun 2022Comment - The concern about gangs and gang-related violence in New Zealand continues to be highly politicised. The problem is these debates often lack history…
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Matariki: What is hautapu?
24 Jun 2022Julian Willcox explains the process and meaning behind the hautapu ceremony, including why the timing of the hautapu is crucial.
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 26 June 2022
The season of Matariki has begun. It’s a time to gather with family and friends to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future. We touch on some of those Matariki themes in this week’s selection of hymns, and there's also a hymn to mark the Feast of St Peter and St Paul which is coming up on 29 June. Audio
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Ambient Jazz
Settle in for an hour of ambient jazz on Inside Out this week, inspired by NZ saxophonist and composer Louisa Williamson's new ambient big band album "What Dreams May Come". Audio
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The music of Te Matatini
Julian Wilcox and Rob Ruha present a selection of waiata, both archival and newly recorded, in celebration of 50 years of kapa haka competition at Te Matatini.
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Celebrating Matariki on RNZ Concert
Special programming to listen out for as we mark the very first Matariki public holiday and the universal language of music in celebrating the winter solstice on RNZ Concert.
In Depth
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Mentally ill and behind bars: 'The poor guy shouldn't be in jail'
A man with severe mental illness is bounced between healthcare and prison because he can't get accommodation and treatment. A leading forensic psychiatrist says…
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The dirty truth about the Waikato River
New Zealand's longest river is a mess of contaminants. There's a plan to save it, but it will take 80 years. Can't we do better?
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How Christopher Luxon is rebranding the National Party
He's white, male, bald, rich and Christian, but he's also championed gender pay equity, worked to halt human trafficking and has climate change credentials.
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The Land Laid Bare: Why Māori can’t build on their whenua
They held onto their land through war and confiscations or fought to get it back, but now they can't build on it. Ella Stewart finds out why.
What You Need to Know
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Explainer: Can we still avoid Covid-19 and is there any point trying?
With new Covid-19 case numbers down, many may be asking if there's any point keeping up precautions to avoid the virus, particularly those who haven't caught it…
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Three waters Part II: What you need to know
Explainer - The government is forging ahead with revised water system reform despite criticisms. So what's changed? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
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Australia-New Zealand refugee resettlement deal: What you need to know
Explainer - What is the Australia New Zealand refugee resettlement deal and why has it been agreed after nearly a decade? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
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RNZ-TVNZ public media shake-up: What you need to know
Explainer - What's the government doing with RNZ and TVNZ - and why? RNZ is here to clear it all up. Audio
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How my whānau is reclaiming the traditions and significance of Matariki
First Person - The country will be celebrating Matariki for the first time as a public holiday tomorrow, and Ashleigh McCaull writes that the time is a period…
Businesses that opt for Matariki sales drive taking a risk
Comment -Just as Anzac Day remains off limits for commercialisation, businesses should not try to bastardise Matariki to make money, Mike Lee writes.
How digital tech can help people with asthma manage meds and reduce attacks
Comment - While there are inhalers that work well on immediate symptoms, preventive medicines are key for long-term asthma control. One potential solution lies…
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Action - like belting out a Taylor Swift song on a treadmill - leads to motivation, as Megan Whelan finds out during her journey.