The Briefing
New Zealand
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Banned plant toxic to humans and livestock set to bloom
6:31 am todayFarmers and gardeners are being asked to keep an eye out for a poisonous pest plant that will bloom in June.
Success for new giant wētā breeding programme, after decades-long drought
MSD receives almost 5000 complaints about staff in two years
Politics
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Pre-Budget teasers increase exposure - and scrutiny
12 May 2024Mediawatch looks at how one pre-Budget announcement played well for a minister last week - but this week, one was badly botched.
Heath funding fails to keep up with inflation or demand - doctors' union
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters meets with new Solomon Islands PM
Sport
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New Zealand's Nick Cassidy extends Formula E lead
about 1 hour agoNick Cassidy has extended his overall lead in Formula E after finishing second in the latest race in Berlin.
NRL: Warriors plucked by Roosters, lose fourth straight
Football: Phoenix draw A-League semi-final opener against Melbourne Victory
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
Fund managers predict mixed corporate earnings season
How New Zealand got through the power supply threat by a narrow margin
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Featured stories
What kids eat for lunch around the world
Samantha Mythen explores some international school lunch programmes that New Zealand could learn from.
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Angus and Julia Stone: Live at Roundhead Studios
WATCH - The Australian brother-and-sister singing duo perform tracks from their new album Cape Forestier. Audio
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The not-so-lame story of a country vet
After 50 years as a vet in Taranaki, Neil Chesterton has a deep understanding of why pasture-fed dairy cows lose leg power. Audio
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Movie review: Back to Black
This new biopic of British singer Amy Winehouse is everything you were expecting and less, says Simon Morris. Video, Audio
In Case You Missed It
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'They treat everyone like trash' - MSD receives almost 5000 complaints about staff in two years
6:37 am todayPeople seeking support from Work and Income say MSD staff are lacking compassion.
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Solar storm exciting rather than scary, says physics expert
12 May 2024The solar storm is one of the most severe to strike Earth since 2003.
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Super Rugby Pacific re-energised: derby day delivers
12 May 2024Analysis - Saturday was a big test for Super Rugby Pacific on the field and in the stands, and it passed with flying colours, writes Jamie Wall. Video
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What does it mean to be 'a good mother'?
11 May 2024Raising children without my own mother's guidance was like navigating a new country without a map, writes Inès Almeida.
RNZ Music
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The Mixtape: Liv Sission on Fungi, Food and Music
This week on the RNZ Mixtape we go mushroom foraging with Liv Sisson. Audio
Liv is a forager, fungi enthusiast and writer at the Spinoff. On the Mixtape she shares the local music and mushroom discoveries she’s made since moving to New Zealand. Audio
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New Horizons: The Taite Music Prize
For his second NZ Music Month programme, William Dart looks back at the history of the Taite Music Prize as well as the hopefuls and winner of this year's big prize. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 12 May 2024
Hymns with the theme of mercy feature in this week's programme, and there are some hymns to Mary to mark Mother's Day. Audio
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Inside Out: Eight Kiwi jazz women you need to hear
Nick 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
In Depth
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The fight for the white sands of Pākiri
about 2 hours agoWhy locals fear the government could steal away the hard-won protection of their pristine coastline.
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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.
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
Why NZ might be taking so long to make a call on AUKUS
Opinion - The government says it is "a long way from this point of being able to make such a decision", which is puzzling, Robert Patman writes.
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?