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New Zealand
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'It's not enough' - Father of NZ-born man shot by US police speaks out on verdict
28 Apr 2024The father of a Christchurch man fatally shot by a US police officer says his family has been seeking closure for almost two years.
Teremoana Rapley reveals she's living with inoperable brain cancer
'Rashes and lesions': Is your mattress making you sick?
Politics
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Vaping regulations fight 'immeasurably harder' under coalition - campaigner
27 Apr 2024Focus on Politics - Successive governments have claimed crack downs on youth vaping, but the bending and breaking of rules seems pervasive. Audio
US election forecaster with near-perfect track record not ready to call 2024 just yet
Green co-leader James Shaw came 'very close' to resigning as minister under Labour govt
Sport
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ANZ Premiership Netball: Silver Fern Maddie Gordon injured as Pulse overcome Southern Steel
28 Apr 2024The Central Pulse withstood a Southern Steel onslaught to prevail 54-46 in their ANZ Premiership Netball match in Wellington.
Every Dawg has his day: Blues and Reds turn it on in Super Rugby classic
Hamish Kerr eclipses leading high jump rivals at Diamond League
Business
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What is happening with the housing market?
27 Apr 2024Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
Supermarket-free Hamilton suburb getting new independent grocery after eight months without
‘I’m an opportunist’: Under-fire juice business owner slammed for ‘unethical’ fruit sourcing
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Featured stories
'It's well past time Pākeha sung to Māori'
New Zealand poet and doctor Glenn Colquhoun has released two new books of poetry in te reo Māori, both accompanied by soundtracks. Audio
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The last of the ballot blocks - farm sale reflects tough few years
One of the last remaining rehab soldier farms in Wairarapa has been sold for forestry, and the farm gear is going under the hammer. Audio
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Peter Hook on playing bass with Joy Division and New Order
"What I hope is that people will see me and go, 'Oh my God, if he can do it, anybody can do it.'" Audio
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How NZ sheep are helping find a treatment for Alzheimer's
A New Zealand geneticist says his research into the minds of genetically modified sheep may hold the key.
In Case You Missed It
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Arovision: NZ's littlest battler in the digital streaming wars
28 Apr 2024The Wellington-based streaming provider features films that are hard to find elsewhere - but it's not easy being local among the corporate giants. Audio
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Why are current affairs television shows still going strong in Australia?
28 Apr 2024TV news has faced massive cuts in New Zealand this year, but in Australia they seem to be still going strong, in spite of some dodgy decisions - and copping…
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Blues and Reds turn it on in Super Rugby classic
28 Apr 2024Analysis: The win by the Blues came down to the final play, featuring arguably the best hat trick since the days of Jonah Lomu and Christian Cullen. Video
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Fish and quiz: The many uses of written parliamentary questions
28 Apr 2024Ministers have to answer thousands of written questions each year - but how are they used, and for what end? Audio
RNZ Music
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Backstage at the Taite Music Awards
Charlotte Ryan speaks to the Taite nominees about why being independent is important to their music. Audio
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How recording their latest album helped Sleater-Kinney work through 'incredible grief'
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker say finishing their band's 11th studio delivered "a sense of purpose" in the face of sudden loss. Audio
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New Horizons: A Tribute to Henry Mancini
William Dart salutes Henry Mancini, born 100 years ago, a man whose music provided a stylish backdrop for the best of America's more conservative popular culture. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 28 April 2024
A great rendition of William Kethe's hymn All people that on earth do dwell begins this week's programme. You can also hear harvest hymns, and hymns of thanksgiving. Audio
In Depth
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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?
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Minister accused of ‘gaslighting’ over Fast Track Bill
Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop suggested members of the public could submit projects of their own for consideration under the bill.
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What made PM Luxon go cold on Dave Letele
Community leader Dave Letele considered Christopher Luxon a friend - until the PM reacted badly to an open letter he signed decrying racism.
What You Need to Know
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Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
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What new research about the pandemic shows
And how New Zealand's experience with Covid-19 was very different to most of the world.
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Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
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Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
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What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
Week in Politics: The Tribunal, gangs, demotions
Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios, drama broke out at the Waitangi Tribunal, and the gang patch ban bill ran into opposition.
Aces in their places: Luxon plays coy over ministers' competence
Analysis - The PM framing the demotion of two ministers as the portfolios getting "too complex" is a charitable way of saying they weren't up to the job.
Seal pups and penguin chicks exposed to more UV in Antarctica
Longer-lasting ozone holes over Antarctica expose the pups and chicks to much more UV.