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Woman charged with arson over fire at City Garden Lodge in Parnell
9:23 am todayPolice had been called to the central Auckland boarding house every week before it burnt down in early April.
The eco reserve where nature has been allowed to 're-assert herself'
Funding boost aims to clear Auckland waterways of debris
Politics
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The Week in Politics: Willis sails against strong headwinds
24 May 2024Preparing to present one of the most difficult budgets, a National MP gets himself into trouble and the First Home Buyers Grant is scrapped.
Government extends Defence Force deployments to Middle East and Africa
Regional Development and Resources Minister's mine visits not publicised
Sport
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Fine margins: Canes overcome Chiefs, sold-out crowd
10:02 am todayThe Hurricanes' 20-17 win over the Chiefs came down to a crucial call in the 79th minute.
Home hero Charles Leclerc sets the pace at Monaco Grand Prix
Looming T20 World Cup uses cricket's fast and furious format to appeal to fans
Business
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What's the best home loan term to fix for now?
24 May 2024Here is what five mortgage advisers would do if they were fixing a loan now.
Woolworths customers donate $250k to support Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
How E tū union ended up taking one of its own to the employment court
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Featured stories
How much of our extreme weather is due to climate change?
Phil Vine looks at how the science of climate attribution could prepare us for the future. Audio
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Spicy Coconut Eggs
Julie Biuso's flavourful egg dish makes an excellent vegetarian main course with rice, Indian breads, pickles and chutneys.
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At the Movies - The Way, My Way
Simon Morris reviews Bill Bennett's film version of his own book about walking the 800-kilometre Camino de Santiago. Video, Audio
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Teen males are now prime targets for social media 'sextortion'
Young people have become the focus of blackmailers with fake Instagram and Snapchat accounts, says an American internet exploitation expert. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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How much of our extreme weather is due to climate change?
24 May 2024For a long time when asked this question, climate scientists simply shook their heads. Audio
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Warning over bird flu as Australia confirms first human case
24 May 2024New Zealand must urgently get ready for a strain causing concern overseas, public health experts say.
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'Significant' wave of Covid likely to hit NZ this winter
24 May 2024The FLiRT subvariant is driving a big jump in cases, just as flu season begins.
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Rookie metal detectorist finds stash of guns in suburb
24 May 2024A Wellington man thought he had found an old copper pipe while testing out a detector - instead he found two assault rifles.
RNZ Music
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A platform for Pacific choirs to showcase their talents
There's a new choral competition in town: the Musika Moana Choir Competition. Helen Tupai, one of organisers of the competition, talks with Bryan Crump. Audio
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Delaney Davidson: LIVE at the Great Hall, Christchurch
Enigmatic singer/songwriter Delaney Davidson performs live with Chamber Music New Zealand from his new album Out of my Head at the Great Hall, Christchurch. Audio
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Lyrics to NZ’s most misquoted song up for auction
The words to Supergroove’s iconic song Can’t Get Enough will soon be revealed as the lyrics go up for auction on Trade Me. Audio
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The Mixtape: The hero guitars of NZ music with Glen Moffatt
This special NZ Music Month Mixtape celebrates the hero guitars played by some of our most legendary musicians. Audio, Gallery
In Depth
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Jordan Williams on why the Taxpayers' Union went to Panama to debate vaping
The head of the Taxpayers' Union, Jordan Williams, has confirmed a representative of its group attended a conference in Panama in February, but won't say how…
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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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Why violent unrest in New Caledonia is hitting nickel prices
Global nickel prices have soared since deadly violence erupted in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. Here's a closer look.
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More Kiwis expected to arrive home from Nouméa on Friday
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the government has received approval from France to bring another group of New Zealanders home. Audio
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Open banking is coming, so how does it work?
Next week is the deadline for the four major banks in New Zealand to offer open banking. Here's the lowdown. Audio
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Is it legal to hoon past traffic on an electric scooter? What you need to know
Explainer - E-scooters are increasingly popular and increasingly speedy. What are the rules they need to follow, and do they need updating? RNZ explains.
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Comment & Analysis
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - The residential property market remains sluggish, interest rates are likely to stay high until next year, but there's some relief for investors. Audio
'Facebook probably knows I sell drugs': The risks of big data
Analysis - Young people trading recreational cannabis and MDMA on social media could face unintended consequences of their data being sold.
The warning signs for NZ's 'brittle' democracy
Analysis - Power is not being abused, but it is not being well managed either. New Zealand democracy, unique and currently brittle, should be handled with…
Home buyers 'control narrative' as mortgage rates drop
Analysis - What the latest data shows about where the market is at right now.