The Briefing
New Zealand
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From drawing during lockdown to $500k animated web series
11 May 2024Charlie Faulks's horror-comedy web series, Bloke of the Apocalypse, is about a father and son who discover a zombie apocalypse on their farm in rural NZ. Video
Solar storm: Transpower disconnects some North Island power assets
Bioenergy suggested to meet NZ's national power grid demands
Politics
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Cold houses to blame for people needing to 'blast the heater' - Green Building Council
11 May 2024New Zealand's housing building standards are decades behind most other countries in the OECD, green building advocates say.
Transmission Gully could need new builder - Infrastructure Commission review
Fast-track Approvals Bill: Chief Ombudsman calls for accountability by law
Sport
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As it happened: Highlanders beat Crusaders 32-29
11 May 2024The Highlanders were out to break their duck against the Crusaders at home - a fixture they haven't won since 2018.
Super Rugby Pacific updates: Blues v Hurricanes
ANZ Premiership Netball: Waikato BoP Magic v Southern Steel - as it happened
Business
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What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - First-home buyers are still seeing benefits from low prices and competition, but having fewer investors in the market is impacting the rental shortage. Audio
How New Zealand got through the power supply threat by a narrow margin
Warning of 'tight winter', national power grid needing back-up
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Featured stories
NZ Live: Wurld Series
Internationally acclaimed indie rock band Wurld Series perform live in our Christchurch studio. Video, Audio
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Movie review: The Moon is Upside Down
This star-studded comedy by Loren Taylor features three linked stories of love, loneliness and death. Video, Audio
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Recipe: Lemon & Coconut Raw Balls
Fresh lemon zest and juice make Jess Daniell's high-protein bliss balls POP.
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'I'm really lucky I wasn't one of those girls who grew up wanting desperately to have children'
New Zealand women share their experiences of being child-free and childless in the new essay collection Otherhood. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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What does it mean to be 'a good mother'?
11 May 2024Raising children without my own mother's guidance was like navigating a new country without a map, writes Inès Almeida.
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From drawing during lockdown to $500k animated web series
11 May 2024Charlie Faulks's horror-comedy web series, Bloke of the Apocalypse, is about a father and son who discover a zombie apocalypse on their farm in rural NZ. Video
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Feeding time at the zoo
11 May 2024Country Life: Have you ever wondered where all the food for Wellington Zoo's 500 animals come from? The answer might surprise you... Audio
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Fiji Water workers strike enters day four - Union 'hopeful' for a resolution
10 May 2024The workers are on strike over pay disputes at the multi-million dollar company's bottling plant in Yaqara and the Naikabula depot in Lautoka.
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 12 May 2024
about 4 hours agoHymns with the theme of mercy feature in this week's programme, and there are some hymns to Mary to mark Mother's Day. Audio
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Inside Out: Eight Kiwi jazz women you need to hear
Nick Tipping plays tracks from eight NZ women leading their own jazz bands, including pianists Charmaine Ford and Anita Schwabe, saxophonist Louisa Williamson, singer Alannah Goldsmith, and drummer Lauren Ellis. Audio
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Supertonic turns 10
It started out as group of friends who wanted to continue singing together after 'ageing out' of Wellington Youth Choir. Ten years later, Supertonic choir is still going strong. RNZ Concert's Andrew Clark talks with the choir's founder and co-musical director, Isaac Stone. Video, Audio
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The captivating sound of the baroque cello
Virtuoso baroque cellist Mime Yamahiro Brinkmann is joining NZ Barok for a series of concerts featuring three contrasting concertos. She tells RNZ Concert's David Morriss why she loves the period instrument sound. Video, Audio
In Depth
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How do we get out of the way of climate change?
"Ad hoc" house buyouts after major disasters cannot continue, the Climate Change Minister says.
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'Social bonds' for healthcare, housing examined
Ministers have sought advice on 'social impact bonds', which offer a potential return on private investment in public services.
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30 with Guyon: Roseanne Liang
The director of cult hit Creamerie talks to Guyon Espiner about her up-coming Hollywood blockbuster and her love of action film.
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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?
What You Need to Know
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What we learnt from Nicola Willis' pre-Budget speech
The Finance Minister has done a conservative lift of the lid on her upcoming Budget. Here's what she laid out.
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Samoa's dengue fever outbreak: What you need to know
New Zealanders travelling to Samoa are recommended to have comprehensive insurance as the country deals with a dengue outbreak. Audio
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How do our politicians' pay packets compare?
Explainer - MPs are about to get a pay bump, but is it fair and how does it compare to other countries?
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School cellphone ban: What you need to know
Explainer - What will a ban on cellphones in schools achieve? Can students use them during lunch breaks? And what happens if you need to contact your child?
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Comment & Analysis
What does it mean to be 'a good mother'?
Raising children without my own mother's guidance was like navigating a new country without a map, writes Inès Almeida.
'City deals' are coming to NZ
Analysis - As councils struggle with inadequate infrastructure and unsustainable costs, NZ will be hearing more about the potential solution offered by…
Red flags to watch for in your AI chatbot 'friend'
Analysis - Research shows having an AI friend can be helpful for some people. But will it be helpful for you?
What would it take for Luxon to win back unimpressed voters?
Opinion: The Prime Minister's coalition partners are testing - even undermining - his authority and credibility.