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New Zealand
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Why a New Zealand nut butter has been launched into outer space
4 May 2024The New Zealand nut butter has been launched into space on a recent six-month mission after NASA asked the company to create a space rocket-approved product last year. Audio
Two robbed, threatened at Blockhouse Bay bus stop
Hope for Southland lagoon after toxic algae threat
Politics
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'Data is the new oil': Call to save jobs of data security guards
4 May 2024New Zealanders' data is at risk with the government's "unintelligent" proposal to cut information security jobs, the Privacy Foundation says.
Public health expert urges govt to focus on disease prevention
NZ food safety agency monitoring Indian spice mix recalls
Sport
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Rona bags treble as Chiefs crush the Force
4 May 2024The Chiefs have picked up a resounding win over the Western Force in Hamilton.
Recap: Super Rugby Pacific live Chiefs v Force
ANZ Premiership Netball: Southern Steel break losing streak in thrilling extra-time victory
Business
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Buyer's market, but not many buyers: Inside the housing market
4 May 2024Analysis - It is a buyer's market but high interest rates are keeping them out; house values have dropped, leaving sellers with reduced bargaining power.
Seeking screen time: Impacts of Covid-19 pandemic still being felt at movie theatres
'Another challenging couple of weeks' for businesses as Brynderwyns reopening delayed
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Featured stories
All hands on duck: eight delectable recipes
As New Zealand's duck-shooting season kicks off, we've collected some recipes to fuel the hunt.
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10 iconic looks from the Met Gala
This year's showcase of the famous, fashionable, beautiful and (occasionally) damned takes place on Tuesday morning NZ time. We look back on some of its biggest moments.
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At The Movies - Golda
Dame Helen Mirren stars as 1970s Israeli prime minister Golda Meir in the new film Golda. Simon Morris walked out with questions. Video, Audio
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How to help 20-somethings cope with uncertainty
For most people struggling to cope with life in their 20s, the answer is 'skills not just pills', says clinical psychologist Meg Jay. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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'He's a rescue dog, but he rescued us'
4 May 2024SPCA shelters are full of dogs abandoned or given up. This is the story of one puppy who helped rescue the family who adopted him.
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Publicist freak outs, emotional interviews - and why Lorde was wearing David Byrne's jacket
4 May 2024Music 101 launches a new interviews podcast today. Presenter Charlotte Ryan reveals some of the behind-the-scenes stories.
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Did a student union buy a tank for the Vietnam War?
3 May 2024In 1972, the Victoria University students' association raised $2000 for the war - but did it go to the Viet Cong to buy a tank? Audio
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Don't 'mistake' Pacific leaders 'quietness' on AUKUS as support for NZ's position - expert
3 May 2024A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS military…
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 5 May 2024
about 1 hour agoHymns from the 12th century to the 20th this week, including Jesu, the very thought of thee (based on a poem by Bernard of Clairvaux) and NZ hymn writer Colin Gibson’s He came singing love. Audio
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'String quartet is such a beautiful, beautiful relationship family'
Bryan Crump talks with Monique Lapins, who is leaving the New Zealand String Quartet after eight years, and Peter Clark, who will become the quartet's new second violinist. Video, Audio
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The Mixtape: Travelling pianist Mike Howie
Mike Howie has travelled the world playing the piano and now runs Auckland wine bar and treasured venue Freida Margolis. 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
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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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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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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Comment & Analysis
Buyer's market, but not many buyers: Inside the housing market
Analysis - It is a buyer's market but high interest rates are keeping them out; house values have dropped, leaving sellers with reduced bargaining power.
What would it take for Luxon to win back unimpressed voters?
Opinion: The Prime Minister's coalition partners are testing - even undermining - his authority and credibility.
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.
Does fighting inflation always lead to recession?
Here is what 60 years of New Zealand data shows us.