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Bill unbinding Treaty principles, Oranga Tamariki passes final reading
The legislation change would not require Oranga Tamariki to work in partnership with iwi and hapū.
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'Moderate' chance of rain warnings for Auckland overnight
Those in Northland and Auckland should prepare for the weather to get worse overnight as heavy rain pushes in from the North. Audio
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Gene Technology Bill: The public have their say
Nearly 25 years after the "corngate" saga, the debate on genetic modification is back thanks to the Gene Technology Bill currently in select committee.
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Parliament agrees to add all Treaty Principles submissions to public record
It comes after thousands of submissions were to be excluded from the record.
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New Zealand
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One dead, another in critical condition after crash in Canterbury
3 Apr 2025Emergency services were called to Little River about 10.40am on Thursday.
Weather: Month of rain to fall in a day in year's biggest storm
Reports greyhound trainer moving dogs to Australia ahead of ban
Politics
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Stoush flares up between HRC boss and Jewish leader
3 Apr 2025Stephen Rainbow was fronting MPs when he was asked about his recent apology.
Luxon says New Zealand won't launch reciprocal tariffs against US
Labour alleges 'appalling lack of process' over Treaty Principles Bill deadline
Sport
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Western Springs Speedway taking Auckland Council to court
3 Apr 2025The association is taking legal action against the decision to move the speedway from its home of almost 100 years.
‘It's awkward’ - Blues facing must-win territory this weekend against Canes
LA Chargers sign former Wallaby Jordan Petaia
Business
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Kāinga Ora looks to axe more than 600 roles
3 Apr 2025This round of redundancies comes on top of 540 job cuts, which were confirmed in November.
2degrees fined $325,000 over misleading roaming claims
Confusion as Donald Trump says NZ has a 20 percent tariff against the US
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Racy, lacy Dua Lipa serves Auckland a piping hot dance party
Sparkly miniskirts shimmied, knee high boots jumped and popstar Dua Lipa transformed Spark Arena into a spicy, sweaty nightclub where under-18s were allowed, writes Nicky Park.
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A Minecraft Movie: Kiwi-shot film is low-stakes fun for kids
A room full of kids were totally immersed in the fantasy world of A Minecraft Movie at the NZ premiere, and that's got to tell you something, writes Jogai Bhatt.
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The Sex Pistols at Auckland Town Hall prove punk is not dead
Punk is dead, people have been saying since 1978 or so. Of course, that’s a lie. It’s still there, just constantly changing.
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30 with Guyon Espiner: Sam Neill on Brad Pitt, Jacinda Ardern and Vladimir Putin
The Kiwi actor also reveals his outlook on life, wine, women leaders - and why he was never hooked by the lure of Hollywood fame.
In Case You Missed It
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Feel like your body odour changes week to week?
3 Apr 2025It can be a little gross, but sweating is completely normal, as is a little variation from time to time in the quantity and scent.
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The tenancies that have lasted 20 years
3 Apr 2025One Wellington woman knew her tenancy was unusual, but she didn't realise just how much.
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How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
3 Apr 2025Tougher guidelines were 11 years in the making. But for multinational dairy companies, profits were at stake.
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Australia soon to be second in world for retirement savings as superannuation pool soars
3 Apr 2025Australians are saving for their super better than most other countries.
RNZ Music
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Making the Last Post a winning one
Retiring NZSO trumpet player Cheryl Hollinger looks back on 25 years with the national orchestra. Video, Audio
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Serebii live in the RNZ studio
Meet Tāmaki Makaurau-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and rising talent Serebii, who was live in the RNZ studio with his band to play songs from his new album Dime. Audio
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The Mixtape: Collector Grant Gillanders
Grant Gillanders is a collector of local music and has found some rare and historic recordings in unexpected places. He’s this week’s guest on The Mixtape and he’ll be talking to Nick Bollinger about his life and work, as well as playing us a few of his musical discoveries. Audio
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Basement Jaxx on the eve of Synthony
Dance music icons Basement Jaxx headlined Synthony last weekend. Kara Rickard tracked them down in Auckland’s Domain on the eve of the sold out show. Audio
In Depth
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How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
Tougher guidelines were 11 years in the making. But for multinational dairy companies, profits were at stake. Audio
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Health NZ seeks feedback on care for dying children
RNZ reported last month the country had no specialists available to look after kids needing palliative care as the only publicly-funded expert was on leave.
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Yachting NZ receives Sport NZ backing while under investigation
How a sports organisation under investigation from one government agency received the tick of approval from another.
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Eden Park proposes university housing - without talking to university
The stadium trust said the suggestion was "in context of future possibilities". But it was already included in the fast-track law. Audio
What You Need to Know
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Aluminium, jeans, and whisky? What tariffs mean for New Zealand
Explainer - We've heard a lot about tariffs recently. But how do they work, and where does NZ fit in?
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Gene technology changes: What you need to know
Explainer - The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline Māori, some say. Audio
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The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know
Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms? Audio
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Was the Mangawhai storm a tornado? Here's what science tells us
Explainer: The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far.
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Comment & Analysis
New modelling reveals full impact of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs – with the US hit hardest
Analysis - Previous tariff announcements by the Trump administration dropped sand into the cogs of international trade. The reciprocal tariffs throw a spanner…
NZ's Broadcasting Act is as old as Video Ezy. We need media reform for the streaming age
In 2025, New Zealanders' viewing and listening habits are radically different to what they were in the late 1980s.
Art for art’s sake? How to maintain integrity and still make money
Does an overemphasis on profit make cultural groups wary of market and strategy, hampering innovation in the art and culture sector?
Musk's grandfather and the 1930s movement aiming to merge the US, Canada and Greenland
A movement that wanted to merge North America into one nation and extend its borders might sound incredibly familiar.