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Solar storm exciting rather than scary, says physics expert
An expert helping prepare NZ for the impacts of solar storms says Earth is in the middle of a pretty seriously big geomagnetic storm right now, but he stresses it is not an extreme event.
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As it happened: Blues come out on top against the Hurricanes
15 minutes agoThe Blues held strong to beat the Hurricanes 31-27 at Eden Park in Auckland. See how the match unfolded.
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Mother's Day: 'I love being needed'
11 minutes agoThree New Zealand mothers talk about their experiences - a 'miracle' baby, parenting as a trans woman and what it's like to have three sets of twins.
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'People are getting killed out there' - Youth emergency centre prepares to open
31 minutes agoThe first stage of an Auckland 24-hour youth emergency centre is opening its doors to the public next week.
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Bioenergy suggested to meet NZ's national power grid demands
4:05 pm todayFriday's power supply alert shows the need for a more resilient energy supply system, a biofuels advocate says.
Quarry risk to TranzAlpine train, but no quick fix
Police release name of woman whose remains were found in Porirua in January
Politics
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Cold houses to blame for people needing to 'blast the heater' - Green Building Council
6:09 am todayNew Zealand's housing building standards are decades behind most other countries in the OECD, green building advocates say.
Transmission Gully could need new builder - Infrastructure Commission review
Australian Strategic Policy Institute warns AUKUS could 'crush' its defence industry
Sport
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As it happened: Waikato BoP Magic v Southern Steel
5:49 pm todayWaikato BoP Magic have posted their second win of the ANZ Netball Premiership with a 54-45 win against
Black Ferns storm to opening Pacific Four Series win against the United States
As it happened: Pacific Four Series - Black Ferns beat USA 57-5
Business
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What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - First-home buyers are still seeing benefits from low prices and competition, but having fewer investors in the market is impacting the rental shortage. Audio
How New Zealand got through the power supply threat by a narrow margin
Warning of 'tight winter', national power grid needing back-up
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NZ Live: Wurld Series
Internationally acclaimed indie rock band Wurld Series perform live in our Christchurch studio. Video, Audio
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Movie review: The Moon is Upside Down
This star-studded comedy by Loren Taylor features three linked stories of love, loneliness and death. Video, Audio
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Recipe: Lemon & Coconut Raw Balls
Fresh lemon zest and juice make Jess Daniell's high-protein bliss balls POP.
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'I'm really lucky I wasn't one of those girls who grew up wanting desperately to have children'
New Zealand women share their experiences of being child-free and childless in the new essay collection Otherhood. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Feeding time at the zoo
7:02 am todayCountry Life: Have you ever wondered where all the food for Wellington Zoo's 500 animals come from? The answer might surprise you... Audio
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Fiji Water workers strike enters day four - Union 'hopeful' for a resolution
10 May 2024The workers are on strike over pay disputes at the multi-million dollar company's bottling plant in Yaqara and the Naikabula depot in Lautoka.
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Enchanter trial: Courtroom in tears hearing emotional interview of skipper
10 May 2024Skipper Lance Goodhew has broken his silence on the tragedy, telling a court about his dramatic escape from his submerged vessel, and how he survived on one…
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Fiji's Coca-Cola Games wants to lose branding
10 May 2024The director of Fiji's biggest sporting event says it will drop the name and branding of Coca-Cola for next year's 50th anniversary if it can find a new…
RNZ Music
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Inside Out: Eight Kiwi jazz women you need to hear
about 2 hours agoNick Tipping plays tracks from eight NZ women leading their own jazz bands, including pianists Charmaine Ford and Anita Schwabe, saxophonist Louisa Williamson, singer Alannah Goldsmith, and drummer Lauren Ellis. Audio
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Supertonic turns 10
It started out as group of friends who wanted to continue singing together after 'ageing out' of Wellington Youth Choir. Ten years later, Supertonic choir is still going strong. RNZ Concert's Andrew Clark talks with the choir's founder and co-musical director, Isaac Stone. Video, Audio
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The captivating sound of the baroque cello
Virtuoso baroque cellist Mime Yamahiro Brinkmann is joining NZ Barok for a series of concerts featuring three contrasting concertos. She tells RNZ Concert's David Morriss why she loves the period instrument sound. Video, Audio
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Creating community through collective music making
Congratulations to the New Zealand Ukulele Trust, this year's recipient of the Baysting Prize for Children's Champion at the NZ Children's Music Awards. David Morriss talks with Maria Winder, one of the founding trustees. Video, Audio
In Depth
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How do we get out of the way of climate change?
"Ad hoc" house buyouts after major disasters cannot continue, the Climate Change Minister says.
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'Social bonds' for healthcare, housing examined
Ministers have sought advice on 'social impact bonds', which offer a potential return on private investment in public services.
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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?
What You Need to Know
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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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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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Comment & Analysis
What does it mean to be 'a good mother'?
Raising children without my own mother's guidance was like navigating a new country without a map, writes Inès Almeida.
'City deals' are coming to NZ
Analysis - As councils struggle with inadequate infrastructure and unsustainable costs, NZ will be hearing more about the potential solution offered by…
Red flags to watch for in your AI chatbot 'friend'
Analysis - Research shows having an AI friend can be helpful for some people. But will it be helpful for you?
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.