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Watch: Mahuta against joining AUKUS Pillar 2
Mata: Nanaia Mahuta weighs in on Gaza, Israel and Iran, and says it's not necessary for Aotearoa to join AUKUS Pillar two.
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Australian police investigate death of woman who fell ill after drink at wellness retreat
about 1 hour agoPolice are investigating the death of a 53-year-old Victorian woman who fell ill after consuming a drink at a retreat in the regional town of Clunes, north of Ballarat.
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WB boss regrets jobs still being lost despite deal: 'It does come with a downside'
However, some journalists are welcoming the agreement that will see the 6pm news stay on Kiwis' televisions. Audio
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Woman missing in Hawke's Bay since Sunday
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Jessica Kim, who was reported missing on Sunday and last seen getting into a ute in Whakatū in Hawke's Bay.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Rotary's first female world president: 'It gave me an opportunity to break down barriers'
about 1 hour agoRotary International's first female president - who is in NZ - says the local projects are some of the best she has seen in her global travels.
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark faces code of conduct investigation over use of racial slur
Ministry of Education job cuts may affect school lunch programme
Politics
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Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
16 Apr 2024Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
Long Covid sufferers scared they'll face penalties under government benefit reset
Watch: David Seymour announces early childhood education centre changes
Sport
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Olympic kākahu blessed ahead of Paris Games
16 Apr 2024The Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia, has blessed the feathered cloak to be worn by New Zealand's flag bearers at the Olympic Games.
Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater refused bail
Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster signs with Japanese club
Business
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Woman turns plumbing plan into more than a pipe dream
16 Apr 2024A woman who has proved herself in a male-dominated trade wants to own a business so she can give others a break. Audio
As it happened: Three's 6pm news to be provided by Stuff in bulletins deal
Business owners and locals on edge after 'horrific' ram raid at Auckland mall
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Featured stories
Lost Priscilla bus found on outback property
The bus from The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert vanished shortly after filming, 30 years later it was discovered in a remote NSW town, now it's being restored to its full and fabulous former glory. Journalist Sian Cain joined Nights to tell the the tale. Video, Audio
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'He was a bomb that was waiting to explode'
Scoop, a new film starring Gillian Anderson, Rufus Sewell and Billie Piper, is a dramatisation of the events that led to Prince Andrew's disastrous Newsnight interview. Sam McCallister, played by Piper, tells Jim Mora it was an “extraordinary experience”. Video, Audio
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'They almost look alive again'
Photographer Jae Frew's latest exhibition, Manu Kōingo – Birds of Yearning, at Parnell Gallery in Auckland, sees him shifting focus to a different subject - endangered, extinct and treasured bird life. Audio
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From politics to pastry: Alice's wild baking wonderland
Alice Taylor, who was a finalist on MasterChef in 2022, is back with a brand new baking book that's packed with tips and tricks and easy and affordable recipes. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Stuff and Newshub do a deal: What's it worth?
16 Apr 2024Mediawatch - Taking on the 6pm news bulletin will provide much-needed income for Stuff, but what is the investment and the length of the deal?
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Pawnbrokers under spotlight for helping 'desperate for money' Pasifika people
16 Apr 2024Pasifika families in New Zealand are increasingly falling victim to loan sharks and unscrupulous pawn loan agreements, with invaluable traditional items being…
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School principals on the truth behind truancy
16 Apr 2024Why Principals are urging the government to take care in the way truancy data is published.
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Public service job cuts: the numbers so far
16 Apr 2024Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block - Here's what we know about which jobs look set to go.
RNZ Music
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Classical and kapa haka combine to honour Māori Battalion
Bryan Crump talks with musicians involved in the Orpheus Choir's next concert on 20 April, which features Karl Jenkins' "The Armed Man" and a work by Takerei Komene, "E Kiwi E". It's the world premiere of their work, a tribute to the 28th Māori Battalion. Video, Audio
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Mark Knopfler: 'I'm really delighted when the records make people happy'
74-year-old former Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler talks to Charlotte Ryan. Video, Audio
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The Mixtape: Actor and artist Ana Scotney
Our guest on the Mixtape this week is actor, director and award winning artist Ana Chaya Scotney. Ana’s new play ScatterGun: After the Death of Rūaumoko is about to kick off at Tāmaki Makaurau’s Silo Theatre. Audio
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New Horizons: The High Llamas
We've waited eight years now for Sean O'Hagan and The High Llamas to come up with an album, but, according to William Dart, their new Hey Panda proves to be worth every day of anticipation. Audio
In Depth
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Secrecy shrouds which projects might be fast-tracked
Not even the MPs supposed to be scrutinising the Fast Track Bill are allowed to know which projects could bypass rules.
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Pay cuts for netballers likely after Sky TV's 'low-ball' deal
Millions of dollars have been cut from netball's broadcast deal amidst efforts to join Australian league.
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'Very significant' rise in home insurance premiums revealed
Where premiums are up the most, where it's hardest to get quotes, and why it might be a sign of worse to come.
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Does 'Fast Track Bill' breach trade deals?
Key clauses in FTA deals are breached by the government's infrastructure bill, environmentalists say. A trade expert says they're wrong, but official advice…
What You Need to Know
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Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
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What new research about the pandemic shows
And how New Zealand's experience with Covid-19 was very different to most of the world.
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Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
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Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
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Comment & Analysis
Mediawatch: Is it the end of the news as we know it?
This week our two biggest TV broadcasters confirmed plans to cut news programmes by midyear - and the jobs of a significant proportion of this country's…
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - Policy changes, a steady OCR rate, low construction costs, and the high cost of home ownership are impacting a "flat" housing market. Audio
Should ex-politicians lead universities?
Opinion - Such appointments call for more robust debate about the perceived independence of our tertiary institutions, writes Tom Baker.
Equitable access to childhood immunisations must be ensured
As we look towards the peak season for respiratory viruses, the announcement of new RSV immunisation programmes for children in a number of Australian states is…