The Briefing
New Zealand
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NZ-born insurance CEO dies in Florida car accident
8:00 pm todayGlenn Renwick was twice listed by American business magazine Forbes as one of the 40 most admired chief executives in the world.
'King of the Streets' fighting competition attracts police attention
Diabetics could be at risk with new 12-month prescriptions
Politics
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Budget 2025 decisions 'strange and unnecessary' - Labour leader
6:11 pm todayLabour's leader has used his second speech in a series of regional conferences to attack the government's budget as a series of "strange and unnecessary decisions".
Labour accuses govt of trying to avoid scrutiny by passing bill under urgency
Budget 2025: Who's worse off under new KiwiSaver changes?
Sport
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The magnificent seven: Woodman-Wickliffe breaks record as Black Ferns reclaim Pacific Four title
6:24 pm todayNeeding to defeat the USA by 25 or more points to win the title, the Ferns were rampant in Albany.
Chiefs v Moana Pasifika: what you need to know
Lawson fifth quickest in Monaco F1 practice; Leclerc fastest
Business
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Common reasons why your insurance claim might be declined
3:46 pm todayHere are some of the pitfalls and loopholes to watch out for insurance policies to avoid disappointment.
People leaving relationships being kept out of the property market, financial coach says
Demand for $10 a kg Costco butter sends queues out the door
More News & Current Affairs
In Case You Missed It
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Why US rugby star Ilona Maher is unafraid to take up space
23 May 2025One of the most influential figures in women's sport is in Auckland this week ahead of the USA Eagles' clash against the Black Ferns.
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Podcaster's viral clip sparks discussion about traditional gender norms
23 May 2025An Australian podcaster's desire for a partner who does not "complain" about her workday and instead offers "peace and love" to support his ambitions has…
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Tougher benefit rules for young people trigger mixed responses
23 May 2025The policy is forecast to save the government about $163 million over four years.
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Kicking my caffeine habit
23 May 2025This isn't a national call to quit caffeine. It's just a story about a girl who stopped to see how it would feel.
RNZ Music
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RNZ Concert recordings win international recognition
Three very different live orchestral shows have been recognised at the prestigious New York Festivals Radio Awards.
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Making music for the moving image
29 days agoComposer Tom McLeod talks about how a bad exam and a motorcycle ride changed his life. Audio
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Gábor Káli: never forget the child in you
Hungarian conductor Gábor Káli talks to RNZ Concert ahead of his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra debut. Audio
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Reconnecting with the sitar
Indian-born classical musician Shalu Garg has gone to great lengths to re-learn the sitar. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Why US rugby star Ilona Maher is unafraid to take up space
One of the most influential figures in women's sport is in Auckland this week ahead of the USA Eagles' clash against the Black Ferns on Saturday.
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Budget 2025: The Budget in charts
The 'Growth Budget' has shifted billions of dollars in funding towards health, education and defence. Kate Newton breaks down the big numbers.
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'Atrocious': Outcry over taxpayer-funded octopus research
Octopus are wild and solitary. Plans to farm them are therefore cruel, say animal rights advocates.
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Victim Support steps aside as suicide bereavement service
The agency will return its focus to victims of crime, with a new provider appointed to support those impacted by suicide.
What You Need to Know
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Emergency mobile alerts - how they work, why you're getting them
Explainer : On Sunday, your phone will buzz with an emergency alert as part of an annual test of the system. Video
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Budget 2025: Why is Budget Day such a big deal?
Explainer - Budget Day is coming on Thursday, but what does it all mean? RNZ is here to tell you what you need to know. Video
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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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Comment & Analysis
How snails and oysters became luxury foods
Analysis - From a cheap source of protein to a luxury food, how did oysters and escargot become items of conspicuous consumption?
Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin
Analysis - Most observers believe there will be no peace unless America exerts maximum leverage.
Why was the Privileges Committee so harsh on Te Pāti Māori MPs?
Analysis: Reactions and advice from Parliament's Clerk, Speaker and even the committee chair show it has recommended harsh punishments.
Ukraine peace process going exactly how Moscow wants it
Analysis: In the end, it's the Kremlin's plan playing out, and there appears to be little the White House will do.