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Widow of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins wants inquiry into his death
The widow of late Green Party MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is calling for an inquest into his death, accusing the organisers of the charity event he was attending at the time of failing him. Audio
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Dog kicked, punched and thrown to the ground by Rotorua man
A Rotorua man who kicked his dog in the ribcage before punching it in the head and throwing it on the ground has been sentenced to community service.
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Hunger striker Dean Wickliffe to be released from prison
Hunger-striking inmate Dean Wickliffe will be released from prison after appearing before the Parole Board today.
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Killing of man by mobsters 'so concerning, so outrageous' - judge
about 1 hour agoA judge has described the fatal attack by a group of Mongrel Mob gang members on the law-abiding residents of a suburban Tauranga property as "gratuitous, wanton violence that at its worst was frankly…
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NZ's fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce market
26 Mar 2025NZ apple exporters are trying to capitalise on the increasingly wealthy Vietnamese consumer, while elbowing out global competition. Audio
More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission due to budget cuts
Police searching for van as part of Christchurch homicide investigation
Politics
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Green MP Tamatha Paul doubles down on criticism of police
26 Mar 2025She says a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."
Fears over minister's bid to loosen psychologist rules
Labour's Peeni Henare not in contempt over 'disorderly' actions during Treaty Principles reading
Sport
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Cricket: Dropped catches cost White Ferns
26 Mar 2025The White Ferns have been beaten in the final T20 international against Australia in Wellington.
Super Rugby Pacific team namings: Big blow for Canes, Ardie back for MP
Formula 1: Liam Lawson dumped after two races - report
Business
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What is the messaging app Signal?
26 Mar 2025The encrypted messaging app is secure for everyday use - but shouldn't be used by govt officials for conversations regarding national security, cyber security experts say.
Why it's tough to open a bank account
Owners of Kathmandu and Rip Curl post $20m half-year loss
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Five years after Covid lockdown: Life now for one street
On 26 March 2020, Kate Newton’s street in Auckland went into lockdown along with the rest of the country. Five years later she tracked down her old neighbours.
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TikTok pulls problematic 'chubby filter' - but is the damage already done?
Ozempic is in, body positivity is out - and a new social media trend isn't helping, writes Jogai Bhatt.
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The truth behind Adolescence, the new Netflix series exploring incels and Andrew-Tate-style misogyny
Could a teenage boy be so influenced by the likes of misogynist Andrew Tate that he's driven to murder his young classmate?
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Goldie work painted when he was still a teenager sells for $90k
A Goldie painting that sold for almost $90,000 at auction was painted when the iconic New Zealand artist was just 19 years old. Audio
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11-year-old put in mental health facility given two doses of antipsychotics, Minister says
26 Mar 2025Investigations are under way by both Health New Zealand and police after the incident in Hamilton earlier this month.
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New Plymouth councillors vote down move to clear city of rough sleepers
26 Mar 2025Councillors have voted down a move designed to clear the central city of rough sleepers.
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director released from Israeli detention after being assaulted
26 Mar 2025Following his release, Hamdan Ballal was moved to a hospital in Hebron, where he was treated for his injuries, according to his brother, Nimer.
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Western Springs: Wayne Brown says fewer people go to Speedway than corner dairy
26 Mar 2025In a video posted to his X account on Wednesday, Wayne Brown responded to "fear-mongering nonsense going around" about his council's position on the Western…
RNZ Music
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Karl-Heinz Steffens: from clarinet to conducting
In 2008, Karl-Heinz Steffens gave up his plum job as principal clarinet with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra - he's never looked back. Video, Audio
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National Concerto Competition 2025
Listen to performances from the three very talented young pianists in the competition final at the Christchurch Town Hall.
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Hymns on Sunday, 23 March 2025
This week in Hymns on Sunday we’ve some communion hymns, a psalm from the Scottish Psalter, and we’ll hear some hymns from writers who are great examples that age is no barrier to doing new things. Audio
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A collage of site and sound
Event producer, musician and artist Daniel Belton looks forward to being part of two multi-media shows in one night at this year's Dunedin Arts Festival. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Health New Zealand under fire for inaccurate palliative care recruitment claims
The agency said it was advertising for a specialist doctor for dying children, but there were no ads online until after the shortage was revealed publicly. Audio
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'Nightmare fuel' - Kiwi soldier in Ukraine on the terror of drone warfare
Jordan O'Brien is on the frontlines: 'There's no sugar-coating it.' Audio
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Fears for dying kids as country's only specialist takes extended leave
The Children's Commissioner has called the situation "untenable, inequitable and inadequate". Audio
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The lessons from Covid we haven't learnt
Hospital-acquired infections are a billion-dollar burden and cause more disability than road crashes. Why aren't we doing more to prevent them?
What You Need to Know
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Gene technology changes: What you need to know
Explainer - The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline Māori, some say. Audio
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The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know
Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms? Audio
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Was the Mangawhai storm a tornado? Here's what science tells us
Explainer: The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far.
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January's Auckland rail shutdown: What you need to know
The January shutdown was to allow for KiwiRail to complete rail rebuild works that are crucial to the successful opening of City Rail Link in 2026.
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Comment & Analysis
Analysis: The government's latest plan for schools might fail the history test
Returning to national standards - either in name or just in spirit - should raise alarms for everyone.
Explainer: Why does everyone get so bloody angry about schoolboy rugby?
Jamie Wall reveals just what's going on in yet another controversy rocking the often turbulent and bizarre school rugby landscape.
Does the end of Voice of America leave a void for China and Russia to fill?
By defunding the Voice of America and other state-funded US media outlets, Donald Trump risks opening the airwaves to the more overt propaganda of rival…
Dismal issues survey leaves National little room for error
Analysis - A record-low rating of government performance will be unwelcome news for Christopher Luxon in a political week focused offshore. Audio