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New Zealand
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Rau Tongia: Jury selected in Karori murder trial
38 minutes agoRau Tongia was killed on Percy Dyett Drive in the Wellington suburb in December 2020.
Mayor told about Auckland parking changes in April, Auckland Transport head claims
Killer Beez member arrested after avoiding police checkpoint
Politics
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Pre-Budget teasers increase exposure - and scrutiny
12 May 2024Mediawatch looks at how one pre-Budget announcement played well for a minister last week - but this week, one was badly botched.
NZTA tells dealers to repay Clean Car rebates on almost 200 EVs
Heath funding fails to keep up with inflation or demand - doctors' union
Sport
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Cricket: The long, long goodbye begins for Anderson
37 minutes agoAnalysis - Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan…
Fox records second top-10 finish as Alker goes top of money winners
Full stadium would give Phoenix 'the extra half a goal that we need'
Business
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Journalist who tried to save Newshub announces new role
12:28 pm todayAward-winning journalist Michael Morrah spearheaded a failed attempt to save Newshub.
Egg and poultry businesses 'lucky' bird flu not here yet
Rents, fuel and food holding up inflation
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Movie review: The Idea of You
Anne Hathaway's new romantic comedy glitters with star quality, says Simon Morris. Video, Audio
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Aaron Hawkins on his favourite Dunedin venues
Tony Stamp visits Dunedin for a guided tour of some of the former mayor's favourite venues, in the second part of this four part series. Audio
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What kids eat for lunch around the world
Samantha Mythen explores some international school lunch programmes that New Zealand could learn from.
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Angus and Julia Stone: Live at Roundhead Studios
WATCH - The Australian brother-and-sister singing duo perform tracks from their new album Cape Forestier. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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The haves and have-nots of aged care
1:42 pm todayThe Detail - The flashiest ever aged care centre has just opened in Auckland, while in smaller towns many are closing
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Sleep position secrets: How you sleep may affect your health
12:59 pm todaySleep positions can affect how you sleep and cause or aggravate some health issues, a sleep scientist says.
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Explainer: The science behind the Aurora Australis
12:59 pm todayWhy are the Southern Lights so colourful? And how do they affect the climate?
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'They treat everyone like trash' - MSD receives almost 5000 complaints about staff in two years
6:37 am todayPeople seeking support from Work and Income say MSD staff are lacking compassion.
RNZ Music
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The Mixtape: Liv Sission on Fungi, Food and Music
This week on the RNZ Mixtape we go mushroom foraging with Liv Sisson. Audio
Liv is a forager, fungi enthusiast and writer at the Spinoff. On the Mixtape she shares the local music and mushroom discoveries she’s made since moving to New Zealand. Audio
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New Horizons: The Taite Music Prize
For his second NZ Music Month programme, William Dart looks back at the history of the Taite Music Prize as well as the hopefuls and winner of this year's big prize. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 12 May 2024
Hymns with the theme of mercy feature in this week's programme, and there are some hymns to Mary to mark Mother's Day. Audio
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Inside Out: Eight Kiwi jazz women you need to hear
Nick Tipping plays tracks from eight NZ women leading their own jazz bands, including pianists Charmaine Ford and Anita Schwabe, saxophonist Louisa Williamson, singer Alannah Goldsmith, and drummer Lauren Ellis. Audio
In Depth
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The fight for the white sands of Pākiri
Why locals fear the government could steal away the hard-won protection of their pristine coastline.
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How do we get out of the way of climate change?
"Ad hoc" house buyouts after major disasters cannot continue, the Climate Change Minister says.
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'Social bonds' for healthcare, housing examined
Ministers have sought advice on 'social impact bonds', which offer a potential return on private investment in public services.
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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.
What You Need to Know
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What we learnt from Nicola Willis' pre-Budget speech
The Finance Minister has done a conservative lift of the lid on her upcoming Budget. Here's what she laid out.
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Samoa's dengue fever outbreak: What you need to know
New Zealanders travelling to Samoa are recommended to have comprehensive insurance as the country deals with a dengue outbreak. Audio
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How do our politicians' pay packets compare?
Explainer - MPs are about to get a pay bump, but is it fair and how does it compare to other countries?
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School cellphone ban: What you need to know
Explainer - What will a ban on cellphones in schools achieve? Can students use them during lunch breaks? And what happens if you need to contact your child?
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Comment & Analysis
Why NZ might be taking so long to make a call on AUKUS
Opinion - The government says it is "a long way from this point of being able to make such a decision", which is puzzling, Robert Patman writes.
What does it mean to be 'a good mother'?
Raising children without my own mother's guidance was like navigating a new country without a map, writes Inès Almeida.
'City deals' are coming to NZ
Analysis - As councils struggle with inadequate infrastructure and unsustainable costs, NZ will be hearing more about the potential solution offered by…
Red flags to watch for in your AI chatbot 'friend'
Analysis - Research shows having an AI friend can be helpful for some people. But will it be helpful for you?