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Live: NZ rowers kick off Olympics in style with three heat wins
Six of our rowers are through to the quarterfinals after strong showings on the first day of the Games. Follow our live updates.
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'The apocalypse is happening now' - Port Waikato residents
Port Waikato residents say they feel 'powerless' in the face of coastal erosion that is moving ever closer to their homes.
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Member of cult dubbed 'most dangerous' by Chinese media allowed to stay in NZ
A member of the Church of Almighty God, which has been branded by Chinese media as "the most dangerous cult" and allegedly linked to numerous violent crimes, has been granted refugee status.
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Why do old books smell so good to us?
Getting your nose into a good book may have more to do with your sense of smell than you might realise - an expert tells Saturday Morning why. Audio
Latest from the Games
- In pictures: The spectacular Paris Olympics opening ceremony
- Kiwi athletes kick up a cheerful storm during Olympics opening
- Full Olympics schedule for Kiwi athletes
- Podcast: Paris essentials
Schedule
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10:00pm
Tennis - Women's doubles Erin Routliffe & Lulu Sun
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12:30am
Cycling - Women's road individual time trial Kim Cadzow
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12:30am
Sevens - Men's placing 5th-8th NZ
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02:00am
Canoe - Women's K1 slalom run 1 Luuka Jones
- All times NZT and subject to change
Medal table
- 1 CHN 2 0 0 2
- 2 KOR 0 1 0 1
- 3 USA 0 1 0 1
- 4 NZ 0 0 0 0
More Top Stories
Latest from the Games
- In pictures: The spectacular Paris Olympics opening ceremony
- Kiwi athletes kick up a cheerful storm during Olympics opening
- Full Olympics schedule for Kiwi athletes
- Podcast: Paris essentials
Schedule
-
10:00pm
Tennis - Women's doubles Erin Routliffe & Lulu Sun
-
12:30am
Cycling - Women's road individual time trial Kim Cadzow
-
12:30am
Sevens - Men's placing 5th-8th NZ
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02:00am
Canoe - Women's K1 slalom run 1 Luuka Jones
- All times NZT and subject to change
Medal table
- 1 CHN 2 0 0 2
- 2 KOR 0 1 0 1
- 3 USA 0 1 0 1
- 4 NZ 0 0 0 0
The Briefing
New Zealand
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More GP surgeries could close, family doctors warn
3:31 pm todayGeneral Practice New Zealand says frontline medical staff find the current situation "very distressing".
Police on the hunt for video of shooting and West Auckland brawl
Watch: 'There's no way I'm going to leave' - a month after the Wairoa flood
Politics
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'Enough is enough' - Chris Hipkins blasts government over Māori policies
1:00 pm todayThe Labour Party says the coalition government is unfairly targeting Māori, while the ACT party says Labour is creating division.
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick speaks at annual general meeting
Focus on Politics: Abuse in care report delivers demands for justice
Sport
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Kiwi athletes kick up a cheerful storm during Olympics opening
10:58 am todayNew Zealand athletes haven't let a Paris downpour or security fears detract from their enjoyment of a unique Olympics opening ceremony.
Netball: Mystics through to ANZ Premiership final with win over Tactix
In pictures: The spectacular Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Business
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Why would you open an eatery in a cost of living crisis?
12:03 pm todayWhile plenty of places have been forced to shutter, there are 'risk takers' in hospo giving it a crack. Nicky Park and Jogai Bhatt talk to some of them.
Ask Susan: Should I change my KiwiSaver fund?
Sandwich board sign ban hard to swallow for businesses
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Can Deadpool and Wolverine save the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
After a series of box office flops, Disney summons the star power of real-life mates Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Video
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Why do the Dutch tower over their neighbours?
People in the Netherlands started shooting up in the late 19th century and are now some of the tallest in the world. Audio
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NZ singer Benee is soaking it up in LA
"I'm a sponge and I'm just like, absorbing all these weird juices. So, it's pretty awesome." Video, Audio
In Case You Missed It
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In pictures: Celine Dion, Lady Gaga and the spectacular, strange Olympic opening ceremony
7:39 pm todayWatch: From divas to Moulin Rouge can-can dancers, boats, an aircraft flyover - This year's high-energy, rain-soaked opening had it all.
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X marks the spot: The forgotten generation remembers
3:31 pm todayRemember cassette tapes? Buying Docs from overseas? Fearing being a sell-out? Gen Xers look back.
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Getting your goat - Fluffy fibre fit for fancy fashion
4:45 pm todayDavid Shaw believes his goats' fine and fluffy cashmere fibre is cut out for the world's top fashion brands. Audio
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The Olympic event in the Pacific, and its floating hotel
12:59 pm todayAbout 15,000km from Paris, Olympic surfing comeptitors have arrived at their unique accommodation.
RNZ Music
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The Mixtape: WORD Christchurch director and beloved book reviewer Kiran Dass
Picking the music is Kiran Dass, one of NZ's most trusted book reviewers and programme director of WORD Christchurch literary festival kicking off today. Audio
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Benjamin Northey: looking back, looking forward
The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra's Chief Conductor is celebrating 10 years with the orchestra. He talks with RNZ Concert's David Morriss about some of the highlights and challenges of the past decade. Video, Audio
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Conductor Stéphane Denève
Three to Seven host Bryan Crump chats with conductor Stéphane Denève ahead of the first of two concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
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Mere Boynton: Bringing Te Ao Māori centre stage
Mere Boynton is one of the artists featured in a new series from SOUNZ: Inspiring Journeys Through Music. The series looks at what it takes to be a Māori musician in 2024. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Victoria waited 50 years to be believed - It's finally happened
She was abused as a child by her father, a respected Jehovah's Witness Elder. But it was not until this week Victoria felt vindicated.
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From slackers to squares: What data tells us about Gen X
They were cynical, disaffected, and cooler than everyone else. Now they're married with children and probably your boss.
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NZ's rising stars of fastest Olympic event
From virtual unknowns, two young athletes have quickly surged into contention in the first-ever Olympic speed climbing event.
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US presidential debate: What the data shows about who said what
An RNZ analysis of the first US presidential debate shows Trump dominated the first debate by more than 1000 words.
What You Need to Know
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Breaking, climbing and more: The unfamiliar sports of the Olympics
Explainer - Breaking is the one new sport at the Paris Games. Sport climbing, surfing, and skateboarding made their debuts at the Tokyo Games, and remain on the…
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How well are NZ politicians protected?
Explainer - The recent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump sent shock waves around the globe. What kind of protection do Kiwi politicians…
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What's gone wrong with local government?
Mayors are missing, rates are rising at record levels - RNZ asks what's going on with our councils. Audio
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Have Tenacious D been political in the past?
Fans have criticised Jack Black for throwing Kyle Gass "under the bus" with his statement, speculating he is prioritising his acting career prospects over their… Video
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Comment & Analysis
Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon
Analysis - In her first week as a presidential candidate, Kamala Harris has had a smooth ride. But the Trump campaign is already planning how to counter the…
The colourful history of the Olympic opening ceremony
The flashy events don't just kick off the games - they tell fresh stories about the host city and country and set new creative standards.
Social robot or digital avatar, users interact with this AI technology as if it’s real
New research looked at how humans experience interacting with AI social robots or digital avatars.
Biden: Age and optics just too hard to fight
Analysis - US President Joe Biden, who channelled perseverance and grit into a 50-year run in American politics, finally met a foe he could not beat.