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Hawke's Bay residents outraged over proposed water rate hikes
Hawke's Bay has some of the highest rates in the country due to three waters, roading and debt servicing.
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Scrapping national census raises data sovereignty, surveillance fears for Māori
Analysis - The move is not necessarily bad, especially given the rising cost and declining participation rates, but there are concerns, experts say.
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Auckland couple plan legal action after police officer avoids assault charges
A couple are considering legal action, after an officer who stomped, tackled, punched and kneed one of them avoided prosecution.
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America's Cup star Peter Burling announces move to Luna Rossa
Luna Rossa chief executive Max Sirena said they were" thrilled to welcome Peter Burling".
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Why 'cute' pets are now included in pest management plan
20 Jun 2025The Bay of Plenty has added cute and charismatic critters to its pest list, along with changes to how other pests are categorised.
Police launch homicide investigation in Tūrangi
Māngere assault prompts police manhunt
Politics
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Luxon meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid Cook Island controversy
20 Jun 2025In introductory remarks, Xi said now was a time to build on the two countries' past achievements and "strive for new progress".
Geopolitics takes centre-stage as Luxon prepares for President Xi Jinping meeting
New classrooms for Kura Kaupapa announced
Sport
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Pacers send NBA Finals to Game 7
20 Jun 2025Indiana cruised past Oklahoma City after jumping ahead in the first quarter and never relinquishing the lead.
Chiefs star Quinn Tupaea aims for Super Rugby Pacific title, All Blacks recall
NRL: Wounded Penrith Panthers still dangerous proposition for NZ Warriors
Business
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Feeling stressed? Cuddle a cow, says dairy farm
Proceeds from the bovine bonding help fund a nearby wildlife preserve.
Local opposition to Central Otago goldmine conducts public meetings
Quarter of households rely on government housing support
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House prices to be '20% lower in 2030s than 2021' - forecast
19 Jun 2025The housing market is picking up in activity but values are still flat, and that is likely to be the case for some time yet.
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It may look like a rom-com, but Materialists is not a first-date movie
19 Jun 2025Materialists may star Hollywood heart-throbs, but it's not quite what it appears. Director Celine Song talks about making a rom-com that shows the reality of…
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Ministry spends thousands hunting leaks to RNZ
19 Jun 2025The Education Ministry is spending about $20,000 on its hunt for the sources of multiple leaks to RNZ.
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The best of music in 2025 so far
19 Jun 2025We have crested the wave of 2025, and are currently gliding into its second half. One thing we can all depend on is music to buoy us up, and RNZ's Tony Stamp…
RNZ Music
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Matariki with RNZ Concert
From Ché-Fu and The Kratez performing with the Auckland Philharmonia to a family-friendly NZSO concert the kids can sign along to and a Stellar Sonic Tonic, RNZ Concert has something for everyone.
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Live: Ākarana Piano Quartet
Respected solo players with distinct voices come together as one in this intense, exhilarating concert to lift the spirits. Hear music by Turina, Martinu and R Schumann, as well as a NZ premiere inspired by a colourful abstract painting.
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Hymns on Sunday, 15 June 2025
We're marking Trinity Sunday this week with a selection of hymns including Holy, Holy, Holy and Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us. Audio
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Writing the book of the Kiwi classical guitar
Matthew Marshall is about to embark on another tour of New Zealand and beyond, but he's also writing a history of the classical guitar in Aotearoa. Audio
In Depth
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Scoring the government against its own targets
Four of the nine key targets are behind track or face significant risks. But two are ahead of schedule.
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Principals fight 'discriminatory' breakaway first XV competition
A group of more than 40 co-ed principals have written to rugby officials asking for action against plans for a new competition among boys-only schools. Audio
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The Census has been switched off: What happens now?
In the midst of 'a population storm', the most powerful tool available to respond has been switched off. What happens now? Audio
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'Don't put your kids online' - Top cop's warning to parents
AI is being used to create fake child abuse images of real children.
What You Need to Know
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How the govt plans to tackle 'stubbornly high' suicide rates
Explainer - The government announced a new five-year Suicide Prevention Action Plan this week. But what does it include? Audio
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Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week
Explainer - What exactly is being banned? What are the new rules? And what does it mean for the industry and vapers? Audio
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Covid is still around - so what are the isolation rules now?
Explainer - Do you still have to isolate if you get Covid? Can you get free RAT tests? Here's what you need to know.
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Could California actually leave the US?
Explainer - After the US military was called in over anti-Trump protests in LA, perennial talk of California seceding sparked up again. Could it really happen? Audio
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Comment & Analysis
Government spending is up despite decades of cost cutting - why?
Analysis: Concerns over school lunches highlight major issues, when we talk about "fiscal responsibility" and "austerity", Ian Lovering writes.
Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets keep blowing up at worst possible time
Analysis: One of his most important companies just had another setback: a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded in an immense fireball.
As Trump flirts with strikes on Iran, will it be a bridge too far?
Analysis: For years now, Americans have been trending in a more isolationist, anti-war direction when it comes to the rest of the world's problems.
As Luxon heads to China, his govt's pivot toward the US is a stumbling block
Analysis:Ahead of his first visit to China, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been at pains to present meetings with Chinese premier Xi Jinping and other…