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Live: Explosions, blackouts as India launches attack on Pakistani sites
The Pakistani military says it has shot down two Indian air force planes, after missile strikes India says were aimed at 'terrorist infrastructure'.
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Three in hospital as school bus crashes into tree
21 minutes agoA total of five people were hurt in the crash in Auckland.
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Could this be the next Pope?
"He's really like Pope Francis in terms of his love for the poor, his approachability," one of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle's students says.
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'Simple, neat and wrong': ACT calls for social media ban inquiry
about 1 hour agoThe proposed law would require online age verification.
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'Thought I was going to die': Port worker fell 12m into the sea at night
9:15 am todayHe fell after a guard rail on the ship gave way when he was helping to load containers.
Hamilton schools on Clyde Street go into lockdown after gas leak
'Every parent's worst nightmare': Principal on attempted abduction after school in Auckland
Politics
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'Gut-wrenching': Advocates decry pay equity law changes
The change means 33 current claims, representing thousands of workers, will be dropped and must be started again. Audio
Social media ban: Parents need to step up, not the government - retired judge
Oranga Tamariki pins hopes on $70m tech upgrade as more child abuse concerns reported
Sport
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Sam Darry signs on again for Blues, NZ Rugby for three more years
13 minutes agoInjured All Blacks lock Sam Darry has signed on again with the Blues and New Zealand Rugby for three more years.
Leka Halasima’s provocative hairstyle has NZ Warriors' tongues wagging
Baby Blacks wallop Argentina at U20 Rugby Championship
Business
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Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.1 percent
26 minutes agoThe rate is below expectations of 5.3 percent.
Contact Energy cleared to buy 100% of Manawa Energy shares
Bank of New Zealand sees rise in net profit for first half
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Met Gala 2025: The best looks from the red carpet
Rihanna reveals she's pregnant ahead, Lorde represents New Zealand and Diana Ross graces the Met Gala carpet for the first time in over 20 years.
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'$200' painting sells for $31,000 at British auction after being identified as possible McCahon
The artwork was originally thought to be worth about $200 until it was identified as a possible Colin McCahon on the day of the sale.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is about to go on trial. Here's what you need to know
Music's #MeToo movement has arrived. Here's what to expect from the Diddy trial.
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Homegrown festival has a new home
When the music festival called it a day in Wellington this year, nine other cities raised their hand to host the event. Hamilton was the winner.
In Case You Missed It
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Taupō family walks length of the country
8:43 am todayA Taupō family of six has walked the length of the country along the Te Araroa trail, homeschooling all the way, having never done an overnight hike before.
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Why do we spend more than we need to?
8:15 am todayIs it mood, FOMO, the desire to impress? Or maybe some tricky behavioural triggers we're not even aware of?
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Woolworths NZ charged with Fair Trading Act breaches
6:31 am todayThe Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against Woolworths NZ for alleged inaccurate pricing and misleading specials that may have breached the Fair…
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Met Gala 2025: The best looks from the red carpet
6 May 2025Rihanna reveals she's pregnant ahead of the event, Lorde represents NZ and Diana Ross graces the carpet for the first time in over 20 years.
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 4 May 2025
Two hymns inspired by Psalm 23 ‘The Lord’s My Shepherd’ in this week’s programme. Both from the 1800s, one is by a British professor of music, John Goss, the other is by Joseph Gilmore, an American professor of logic. Audio
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Louisa Williamson's Groundwork
Nick Tipping features Louisa Williamson's sophomore album - a tour de force of jazz composition, showcased by her top-quality band. Audio
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A tale of two choirs
Two choirs, one World Choir Games. Ahead of the launch of a docuseries, Bryan Crump speaks to the director of one of them. Video, Audio
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Darren Pickering: the best lessons in life are free
With a new album out, Christchurch jazz man Darren Pickering talks about his approach to learning the art of jazz. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Bird charity asks Auckland landmarks to dim the lights
Light pollution, including bright LED displays like the Sky Tower and Auckland's Harbour Bridge, are contributing to seabirds being grounded.
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Former Aussie PM: 'Showing weakness to Trump is a major, major mistake'
Drawing on his own experience dealing with Trump, Malcolm Turnbull warned New Zealand against adopting a posture of appeasement.
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The women who waived suppression for Olivia Podmore
Once adversaries, Nicholle Bailey and Jess Massey united to fight to expose the Olympic cyclist's cruel treatment. Audio
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In death, Olivia Podmore is finally seen by a system that failed her
A harrowing inquest has revealed the disturbing truth about the Olympic cyclist's treatment within her sport.
What You Need to Know
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Australia's social media ban will go ahead regardless of election outcome
Explainer - Why is YouTube exempt from the ban, and does this undermine its intended aim?
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New Zealand's shifting seasons, explained
Our weather is getting 'increasingly muddled'. What does that mean, and when does winter even start now?
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What to know about getting a flu shot this year
Explainer - Flu season is almost here. Here's what you need to know about the different vaccine options.
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What you need to know as Cyclone Tam brings heavy wind and rain
As Cyclone Tam continues to pummel the upper North Island tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power.
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Comment & Analysis
Pay equity move brings out two sides of the coalition
Analysis: ACT ministers were popping champagne after the sudden announcement, but National's were on the defensive, writes Jo Moir. Audio
Locked up then locked out: How NZ's bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harder
Analysis - There seem to be several things hindering ex-prisoners' access to banking.
Moving towns: The complex realities of managed retreat
Analysis: Westport and Kumeū are among a growing number of places where drastic actions need to be considered.
'Dreadful, deluded and doomed': Dutton's night of the living dead
Analysis: Australia has fired Peter Dutton into the sun, taking much of the Liberal Party and its future with him.