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Ex All White 'targeted and exploited' in yellow-card scheme
Clayton Lewis was in the grips of a gambling addiction when he agreed to take part in 'yellow-card racket', a court has heard. Audio
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Kiwi faces sentencing in one of Australia's biggest sports corruption scandals
17 Sep 2025The former All White admitted taking A$10,000 to draw a yellow card while playing for Macarthur FC in 2023.
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How the Silver Ferns culture clash reached boiling point
11 Sep 2025The shock decision to stand down coach Noeline Taurua marked a dramatic turning point in a months-long dispute between team management and the playing group.
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The four government targets at risk of being missed
8 Sep 2025RNZ is tracking progress towards each of the government's nine major goals. Here is where they stand.
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What teens make of a social media ban
4 Sep 2025Four phones, three weeks: A proposed ban has the support of some. Others say it's a feel-good quick-fix for the adults.
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'You would have loved Silas': Parents' plea over teen's drink-driving death
3 Sep 2025The night Silas Sims, 16, died, he and his friends were sold alcohol multiple times, despite being under-age and drunk. Audio
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Four phones, three weeks: Teen self-esteem and social media's distorted mirror
2 Sep 2025Four phones, three weeks: Body image and "depression content" are everywhere on social media, and reveal the dark side of the algorithm.
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Extensive measures in place to manage KiwiRail director's conflict of interests
2 Sep 2025KiwiRail's chair questioned the extensive conflicts of a newly-appointed board member, suggesting they would test his loyalty, documents obtained by RNZ show.
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Koroneihana 2025: Rangatahi on what the Māori Queen means to them
2 Sep 2025One year since Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po became the head of the Kiingitanga, rangatahi Māori reflect on what the Māori monarchy means to them in 2025.
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Safety reforms risk another Pike River, officials warn in damning review
28 Aug 2025Documents reveal critical flaws in proposed safety reforms, with officials warning the changes could create legal loopholes and risk another tragedy. Audio
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20,000 and counting: Colonoscopy waitlist pushes patients to go private
25 Aug 2025The procedure can help prevent bowel cancer. But even as more cases are outsourced, the public system is struggling. Audio
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Ministry forced to release secret files showing alcohol lobby influence
20 Aug 2025Papers reveal industry lobbying against tax hikes, restrictions on sales, and a Fetal Alcohol plan. Audio
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'Our kids, they don't deserve this': Kura still waiting for permanent site
19 Aug 2025Christchurch's first kura-a-iwi has spent a decade in old, decrepit buildings.
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How Jacinda Ardern's 'groundbreaking' climate law became 'a shell'
The Zero Carbon Act promised to lock climate ambition into law. But with key policies repealed, delayed or watered down, the once 'world-leading' legislation has become a husk of its former self.
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How ACC plans to manage $3.6b abuse survivor compensation
13 Aug 2025ACC faces a huge cost and complicated task paying compensation to thousands of survivors. It says it's taking a "phased approach" but critics claim it is simply stalling. Audio
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Officer made claims about things that 'did not happen' in fatal shooting
19 Aug 2025A young officer pushed past his seniors and got "unnecessarily and dangerously close" before shooting Shargin Stephens twice with a rifle. Audio
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Cabinet paper leak suggests alcohol policy U-turn
It appears ACT's Nicole McKee wanted to cut off-licence hours. But now, she's scrapped that and wants to 'focus on reducing red tape' instead. Audio
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The health post-code lottery is alive and well
5 Aug 2025Lynette Wall did not think her retirement would be like this. She dreamed of freedom and travel. Audio
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'There is no Plan A' for our growing energy crisis
4 Aug 2025The government is touting oil and gas exploration as the answer. But there are grave doubts it will work. Audio
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Project 10: How ministers kept a massive law change secret
1 Aug 2025Documents reveal how the government worked to keep sweeping pay equity changes hidden until the last minute. Audio
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'Year 14s' ban proposed for all school sport
30 Jul 2025Sweeping new eligibility rules are aimed at restoring fairness and curbing a 'win-at-all-costs' culture in high school competitions. Audio
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Tobacco product tax break extended
The coalition has pushed back a review of its tax cut for Heated Tobacco Products by two years. Audio
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Alleged ties between NZ First and vaping companies a 'dangerous risk' to New Zealanders
23 Jul 2025Advocacy group Vape-Free Kids wants the party stripped of the tobacco and vaping portfolio it holds in government. Audio
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Nicotine lobby targeted 'very industry friendly' Peters
23 Jul 2025Lobbyists for heated tobacco products identified the NZ First leader as "friendly". His party later delivered huge tax cuts for their products. Audio
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'Alright, bye': Top Kiwi rower fled US police, hid in a bush
18 Jul 2025Top rower Zack Rumble is now banned from drinking and on a final warning after he ran from police while being questioned about a fight then hid in a bush. Audio
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Hijacked website filled with AI-generated gibberish'
17 Jul 2025A section of a local website was hijacked, then AI generated, made-up news stories about the conservation estate started showing up.
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Cancer warning labels on Kiwi wines
18 Jul 2025A warning label about the direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers now appears on Villa Maria wines sold in Ireland. Audio
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Court rejects athlete union's bid to appeal employment ruling
17 Jul 2025The court's decision brings to an end the long-running legal battle between The Athletes' Co-operative and the government's sport agency.
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