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More deaths reported as New Caledonia unrest spreads
"We just can't go on like this... we are killing ourselves," minister pleads.
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Wellington Phoenix season ends with semi-final loss
about 1 hour agoThe Wellington Phoenix's A-League season has come to an end with an extra time 2-1 loss to Melbourne Victory in Wellington.
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Cold night looms for south, heavy snow warning issued
People are being warned the snow could damage trees and powerlines and cause stress for livestock.
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In photos: Sold-out crowd for Phoenix semi-final
34 minutes agoThe stands were a sea of yellow as fans cheered on their team - and shared in their loss. Here are some of the best pictures from the night.
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Pharmac too slow to act over HRT shortage - doctors
5:00 pm today"All this faffing around, and [at] the centre is a poor woman who just needs her HRT," a doctor says. Audio
Breast cancer patient left 'humiliated' over Ballantynes bra subsidy treatment
New scheme aims to keep leftover building materials out of landfill
Politics
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Instant noodles as stranded Kiwi's supplies dwindle in New Caledonia
The government is looking at all options for helping New Zealanders who want to get back home. Audio
Rule change to protect powerlines from being hit by trees
The Week in Politics: Charter schools, special police units and a tricky problem for the government
Sport
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Melbourne Victory to head to A-League grand final
9:43 pm todayPhoenix failed to keep Victory from scoring again after Oskar Zawada managed an equaliser in the final moments.
Former All Black Sid Going dies at age 80
As it happened: Brumbies take down Crusaders, 31-24
Business
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Why tourism operators are struggling to know how they're doing
Getting quality tourism data has been a bugbear of the industry for years, but businesses say it has only gotten worse.
The Warehouse boss Nick Grayston abruptly quits
Workplace harassment costing employers $1.5 billion per year
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'I came home for the quiet life'
DOC ranger-turned-dairy farmer Henry Christensen says returning to the family farm is one of the best decisions he's ever made. Audio
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Why is everyone sick right now?
As cold and flu cases rise, Covid season is yet to come, writes Kymberlee Gomes.
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Can vitamin C help prevent winter colds and flu?
Niki Bezzant investigates whether vitamin C can really help stave off colds and boost immunity.
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Dating after a long-term relationship
A year on from a divorce or long-term relationship breakup is the earliest most people are ready for the dating world, says Auckland sex therapist Jo Robertson. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Former All Black Sid Going dies at age 80
7:48 pm todayGoing is considered to be one of the finest halfbacks to ever played the game.
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Dame Hinewehi Mohi inducted into New Zealand Music Hall of Fame
5:26 pm todayThe singer, producer and te reo Māori advocate says she's honoured to be recognised for her music - her "real heart project".
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Fury v Usyk: all you need to know
5:26 pm todayOne man will walk away as the undisputed world heavyweight champion, here's all the news and live coverage details for Sunday morning.
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Uneasy calm sets in New Caledonia as reinforcements arrive
5:26 pm todayFood rationing is in place, and hundreds more police, army and firefighters are on the streets in an effort to regain control of Nouméa.
RNZ Music
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Bruce Paine: ...still we sang
Guitarist Bruce Paine has just released an album of his own compositions, ...still we sang. He came in to the RNZ Auckland studio to talk with David Morriss and play some of his music. Video, Audio
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Han-Na Chang: 'The day I met Ludwig van Beethoven'
Han-Na Chang began her musical career as a solo cellist, but she's in New Zealand for concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as the conductor. She talks with David Morriss about how the move from bow to baton came about. Video, Audio
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Jordan Rakei: On work ethic and selling out
London-based Jordan Rakei hasn’t lived in New Zealand since he was four years old, but on his new album The Loop NZ music influence is evident. Audio
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Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi
Ten albums in 10 years in 10 different genres - that's Troy Kingi’s goal. Desert Hīkoi follows Kingi on his creative and spiritual journey to California’s Joshua Tree National Park to record a desert rock album at a legendary studio. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Waitangi Tribunal 'a parallel government'
David Seymour has renewed attacks on the what he says is an 'increasingly activist' Tribunal as it faces questions about its future.
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'I disagree': Kiwi Olympic star's selection policy critique
Olympic medalist Eliza McCartney speaks out over selection policy as her kitesurfing partner faces missing the cut for Paris.
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New 'assistant psychology' role to meet demand
Psychology graduates who don't make the cut for a clinical role could still work with patients via a new 'assistant' qualification being developed by the…
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Ready for immortality? Why longer lifespans could be 'genuinely horrific'
Cambridge professor Stephen Cave says advances in longevity could lead to civil war, in latest episode of RNZ's 30 with Guyon Espiner.
What You Need to Know
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Covid FLiRT variants: What you need to know
The dominant Covid subvariant has mutated, giving rise to several new lineages, known as "FLiRT".
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Charter schools: Are they better than public schools?
What exactly are charter schools and what makes them different to regular public schools? Here's what you need to know.
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A structured literacy approach in schools: What you need to know
Explainer - The government from 2025 is mandating how state schools teach children to read. But what is structured literacy and how does it compare to other…
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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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Comment & Analysis
Charter schools, special police and a tricky problem
The Week in Politics: ACT brings back a signature policy, while NZ First mulls how to fulfil a promise.
Home buyers 'control narrative' as mortgage rates drop
Analysis - What the latest data shows about where the market is at right now.
Popeyes battle shows how big businesses protect trademarks
A battle between a Manawatū fish-and-chippie and a Louisiana chicken joint reads like a David and Goliath battle. But it's a little more complicated, Alexandra…
Survey doesn't support claims Treaty sowing division
New research shows New Zealanders - especially younger ones - see the Treaty largely as a positive symbol, Olli Hellmann writes.