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New Zealand
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'Weird, crazy': Family reveals new details about fatal ram attack
8:25 am todayThe family of Helge and Gaye Hansen have been left reeling after the elderly couple were apparently killed in their paddock by a rogue ram.
Napier ram raid: Police seek information on car
Big leave balances due to short-staffing, doctors say
Politics
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How the coolest little capital is shrinking
19 Apr 2024It's not the first time a government has targeted public servants for job cuts, but this time Wellington is really feeling it.
Government releases list of organisations shoulder-tapped for fast-track consents
The Week in Politics: Job cuts surge and Waitangi Tribunal trouble
Sport
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Supercars: Unpredictable Taupō circuit to test drivers
11:10 am todayThe Taupō track's mixed surface and busy layout, complicated by wet conditions, will ensure drivers earn their wages.
Wellington Phoenix keep A-League premiership hopes alive with draw against Newcastle Jets
Netball: Pulse import player grateful for opportunities
Business
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Blackwell Global director Michael Chai arrested in the Philippines
19 Apr 2024Chai was arrested and detained in January while trying to board a plane to Hong Kong.
Latest job stats show public sector cuts being felt
Economy not expected to improve until mid-2025 - Infometrics
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Featured stories
How mums can support their daughters' healthy body image
Psychologists Janet Boseovski and Ashleigh Gallagher share advice fro their new book Beyond Body Positive. Audio
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At the Movies - Late Night With The Devil
In Late Night with The Devil, a 1970s TV host goes for the ultimate Halloween interview. "Absolutely brilliant," says Stephen King. Is he right? Audio
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'Swan Lake is such a synthesis of the arts'
Royal New Zealand Ballet's Tobias Perkins talks to Bryan Crump about the pioneering production touring Aotearoa this May. Video, Audio
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Dave Letele on gangs, bootcamps and why he fell out with the Prime Minister
WATCH - Social activist and former boxer Dave Letele sits down with Guyon Espiner. Video, Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Focus on Politics: Luxon boosts defence amid rising global tensions
11:59 am todayAs global tensions escalated this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was touring Southeast Asia, strengthening defence and security ties. Audio
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Thousands of Kiwi Indians excluded from voting in election
11:50 am todayWith nearly 968 million people expected to vote, India's 2024 general election will be the world's largest.
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The places where you're most likely to pass your driving test
9:28 am todayIn one city, less than half of applicants passed their restricted - but going out of town for a test has drawbacks, an instructor warns.
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Are rugby stadiums really worth it?
19 Apr 2024Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment, Robert Hamlin writes.
RNZ Music
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Orchestra students back in school for the holidays
Nicky Fogden-Smith, Coordinator and Course Director of the NZ Secondary Students' Symphony Orchestra, speaks to Bryan Crump ahead of the orchestra's concert in Christchurch. Audio
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From Belgium to Samoa via Aotearoa
Belgian classical crossover pianist Daniel Verstappen is coming to Auckland for a cultural crossover gig with Samoan New Zealander Dr Opeloge Ah Sam. Joe Harrop from the Black Quartet is the middle man. Video, Audio
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Embrace the music and dance
Ahead of the Royal NZ Ballet's Aotearoa tour performing Swan Lake, the company's executive director chooses some of his favourite music. Video, Audio
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Here are the finalists for the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
Stan Walker and Avantdale Bowling Club's Tom Scott are leading nominations for the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards.
In Depth
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What made PM Luxon go cold on Dave Letele
Community leader Dave Letele considered Christopher Luxon a friend - until the PM reacted badly to an open letter he signed decrying racism.
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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
Week in Politics: Job cuts surge, tribunal trouble
Analysis - It's been a grim week for public servants and trouble is brewing between the government and Waitangi Tribunal.
Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
Power Play - Asked for his own assessment of the visit, the prime minister said he was returning home "excited and energised".
What moved the housing market this week
Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups. Audio
Are rugby stadiums really worth it?
Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment, Robert Hamlin writes.