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New Zealand
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Woman injured after driver flees petrol station without paying
3:44 pm todayA Wellington woman is recovering after she was forcefully flung to the ground while trying to stop someone stealing fuel.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death at rural Northland property
Arts icon Fred Graham dies aged 96
Politics
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Luxon calls for an ‘all of New Zealand’ effort in India relationship
18 minutes agoAddressing an industry gathering in Auckland on Friday, Christopher Luxon urges India and Pakistan to de-escalate the increasingly hostile situation at the border.
As it happened: Nationwide protests against controversial pay equity law change
Watch live: No new compensation scheme for abuse survivors, more funds for current system
Sport
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Indian Panthers face ejection from basketball league
5:56 pm todayThe franchise has been given 10 days to comply with a list of remedial conditions.
Provinces have 'limited confidence' in NZ Rugby
Search for women's football teams coaches continue
Business
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Homeowner's daily power charges jumps 600%
1:31 pm todayThe owner of a Marlborough Sounds property is facing a $3000-a-year bill for just 60 days of use.
More good news for tenants
Inland Revenue discovers millions in unpaid tax from property developers and investors
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Martin Bosley's chicken pot pies
Here's how to make a homemade version of the best pie Martin Bosley has ever eaten.
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Five easy Mother's Day ideas for breakfast in bed
Keep the tradition alive with fluffy pancakes, crispy fritters or eggs mum's favourite way.
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A tale of two choirs: 'It's a little bit of what the world needs right now'
Two choirs, one from a Northland town with a population of 6000, the other from a metropolis of 17 million, are the subject of a new documentary.
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Why are there no standard clothing sizes?
Ready-to-wear clothing has really only been a thing for a relatively short time in history, especially in women's clothing.
In Case You Missed It
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Watch: A first look at the North Island's long-awaited new highway
12:50 pm todayMost of the tarseal is down, many of the barriers are up, and there's fresh paint lining the route.
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David Attenborough is turning 99, and he is furious
9:48 am todayThe beloved presenter's latest film is about the glory of the watery world and how we are killing it.
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$10k compensation after work rosters changed to separate couple
12:08 pm todayBut an employment expert says there can be legitimate rules about workplace relationships.
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Booze lobbyists shape alcohol policy, documents reveal
1:27 pm todayIndustry groups helped develop several initiatives about alcohol harm - including one on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
RNZ Music
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Robyn Bryant's love affair with film music
Robyn Bryant fell in love with film music when she saw the movie Stardust. Now she's just finished the score for one of those rarest of Kiwi flicks, a romance. Video, Audio
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Musical life on a C string
Serenity Thurlow, Principal Viola with the Christchurch Symphony, is stepping centre-stage to perform Bartók's Viola Concerto. Audio
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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
In Depth
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The small regulatory shift that could have big impacts on mokopuna Māori
Teachers say removing requirements to recognise cultural identity in early childhood centres is recolonisation, and a backward step.
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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
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
NZ Rugby's third financial loss in a row, explained
For the third year in a row, the game's governing body is in the red - so where's the money going, asks Jamie Wall.
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.
Why banning social media for NZers under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too
Analysis: It's not clear that outright prohibition will achieve what is hoped for.
Why an India-Pakistan hotline is vital to bring them back from the brink
Analysis - India and Pakistan are getting perilously close to a dangerous military confrontation.