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New Zealand
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Firefighters battle blaze at Glendene commercial building
3 May 2024More than a dozen fire and ladder trucks are responding.
Love from Leonardo DiCaprio- Celebrity fans lead to big jump in donations to NZ conservation projects
Low measles vaccination rates for Māori blamed on cyclone, pandemic
Politics
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Don't 'mistake' Pacific leaders 'quietness' on AUKUS as support for NZ's position - expert
3 May 2024A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS military pact.
A lot to learn from kura kaupapa Māori - Education Minister
National first introduced piece of Oranga Tamariki Act legislation it now seeks to repeal - Willie Jackson
Sport
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Recap: Hurricanes smash Waratahs 41-12
3 May 2024The Hurricanes have beaten the Waratahs 41-12 in Wellington.
Are the All Blacks bound for Qatar? Nations Championship concept takes shape
Nyika set for career defining fight
Business
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'Challenging' weeks ahead as Brynderwyns reopening delayed
A Northland business owner says it was horrific to see yet another slip on the Brynderwyn hills, just weeks away from when it was supposed to re-open. Video
And that's the news - TVNZ airs final midday news bulletin
'No more Popeye': Fish'n'chip shop forced to drop name by fast food giant
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Featured stories
How to help 20-somethings cope with uncertainty
For most people struggling to cope with life in their 20s, the answer is 'skills not just pills', says clinical psychologist Meg Jay. Audio
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What we're wearing on NZ Music T-shirt Day 2024
If you think RNZ is a place where people unironically wear grey cardigans and socks with sandals, prepare to be dazzled by our collection of NZ music t-shirts on NZ Music T-shirt Day.
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At The Movies - Before Dawn
Before Dawn is an ambitious, low-budget World War I film made in Western Australia. Video, Audio
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'String quartet is such a beautiful, beautiful relationship family'
Monique Lapins, who is leaving the New Zealand String Quartet after eight years, and Peter Clark, who will become the quartet's new second violinist, chat with Bryan Crump on Three to Seven. Video, Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Did a student union buy a tank for the Vietnam War?
3 May 2024In 1972, the Victoria University students' association raised $2000 for the war - but did it go to the Viet Cong to buy a tank? Audio
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Jewellers sceptical crime surge can be reined in
3 May 2024Indian jewellery store owners have expressed disappointment over the government's lack of progress on crime after a spate of aggravated robberies in recent…
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Kiwi Indian tastes entrepreneurial success in Silicon Valley
3 May 2024Ken Hendricks is the first Kiwi Indian to be accepted into the competitive Y Combinator start-up programme in the United States.
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Drama as the knife hovers over Shortland Street
3 May 2024The Detail - It is our soap opera, telling New Zealand stories to a loyal audience. But Shorty is starring in its own drama.
RNZ Music
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'String quartet is such a beautiful, beautiful relationship family'
Bryan Crump talks with Monique Lapins, who is leaving the New Zealand String Quartet after eight years, and Peter Clark, who will become the quartet's new second violinist. Video, Audio
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The Mixtape: Travelling pianist Mike Howie
Mike Howie has travelled the world playing the piano and now runs Auckland wine bar and treasured venue Freida Margolis. Audio
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Peter Hook on playing bass with Joy Division and New Order
"What I hope is that people will see me and go, 'Oh my God, if he can do it, anybody can do it.'" Audio
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Sarah Watkins: "Music is to be shared"
Pianist Sarah Watkins, one of the original members of NZTrio, is joining the ensemble again for their 'Unquiet Dream' concert series. It's the first instalment of NZTrio's 2024 season. Audio
In Depth
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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?
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Minister accused of ‘gaslighting’ over Fast Track Bill
Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop suggested members of the public could submit projects of their own for consideration under the bill.
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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.
What You Need to Know
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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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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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Comment & Analysis
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.
Seal pups and penguin chicks exposed to more UV in Antarctica
Longer-lasting ozone holes over Antarctica expose the pups and chicks to much more UV.
Does fighting inflation always lead to recession?
Here is what 60 years of New Zealand data shows us.
The six reasons diners avoid plant-based meat
Australians were asked why they don't order plant-based meat dishes when dining out.