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Revealed: Miramar homicide may have been a robbery gone wrong
RNZ can reveal the victim is believed to have been set up by someone he had been messaging regarding a transaction.
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'We will always be proud of Liv': Podmore inquest comes to emotional conclusion
22 minutes agoThe inquest into the death of the young athlete came to an emotional conclusion as her family addressed the court.
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Labour wants PM to step in over Peters' comments 'threatening' RNZ funding
"Threatening to cut funding is a form of censorship. It is totally and utterly wrong," Chris Hipkins says. Audio
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'Fly high wee little man': Boy killed in Otago crash named
15 minutes agoO'siah Prasad from Dunedin was described as a 'bright, loving, and adventurous little boy'.
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One of the most realistic depictions of modern war on film
2:04 pm todayFor once, the marketing hype is real: Warfare, the latest A24 thriller, is one of the most realistic depictions of modern military combat committed to screen.
Four sentenced for smuggling tobacco, on-selling cigarettes from Gisborne restaurant
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Politics
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Christopher Luxon to attend Pope Francis' funeral
12:58 pm todayLuxon will be joined at the funeral by Cardinal John Dew who will also take part in the conclave to determine the Pope's successor.
NZ First leader Winston Peters defends gender bill during fiery RNZ interview
Te Pāti Māori MPs will not attend Privileges Committee hearing, citing lack of fairness and disregard to tikanga
Sport
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Rugby’s newest initiative in the brain health battle
11:13 am todayEven though very few people want to admit it, concussion and its after-effects remains one of the sport's biggest issues.
Black Ferns coach leans on backline variety in Rugby World Cup preparations
Football: Late Nunes goal lifts Man City to thrilling 2-1 win over Villa
Business
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Trump's trade war and Musk alliance cloud Tesla's future
Tesla profits plunge as analysts blame CEO Elon Musk's high profile ties to US President Donald Trump's administration for hurting the brand's reputation.
IMF slashes global growth outlook on impact of Trump tariffs
Review to probe 'complex issues' stemming from emergency hydro storage
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'One of the most realistic depictions of modern war on film'
Review - For once, the marketing hype is real: Warfare, the latest A24 thriller, is one of the most realistic depictions of modern military combat committed to screen, writes ABC's Jamie Tram.
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Does the deep-fried feijoa dessert live up to the hype?
18 minutes agoCosting $25 at Forest restaurant in Auckland, the dessert is made up of layers of Kiwi nostalgia, feijoa queen Kate Evans says.
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The secret history of the Anzac biscuit
21 minutes agoCulinary historian Allison Reynolds travelled Australia, New Zealand and England, delving into war files and family cookbooks to investigate the origins and stories behind this national icon.
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The Bluey episode that raises questions about parents' phone use
Experts weigh in on whether it's okay for parents to have downtime on their phones instead of playing with their children.
In Case You Missed It
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Trump steps back from threat to fire Fed's Powell, market jumps
18 minutes ago"I have no intention of firing him," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
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Black Ferns legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe comes out of retirement for Rugby World Cup
22 Apr 2025The Black Ferns legend has signed an eight-month contract with New Zealand Rugby and is set to join the Black Ferns in their first assembly this weekend.
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Cheaper to fly to LA than buy Air New Zealand domestic fares - angry dad
22 Apr 2025He said it seemed insensitive for Air New Zealand to be talking about its new uniforms at a time when the cost of living was a major concern for many New…
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Cardinals possibly in the running to become next Pope
22 Apr 2025Here are some cardinals who are being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.
RNZ Music
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2025 Easter Church Service from St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
We celebrate this central event in the Christian calendar with an Easter Sunday Eucharist Mass from St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington. The celebrant is Fr Kevin Mowbray SM, William McElwee is Music Director, and the organist is David Trott. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 20 April 2025
Celebrate Easter Sunday with hymns including Jesus Christ is risen today, New Zealand Easter hymn Christ is alive, and the 21st century classic In Christ Alone. Audio
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Good Friday Hymns, 18 April 2025
A selection of Good Friday hymns to mark this important date in the Christian calendar, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. Audio
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Reuben Brown's busy year.
Bryan Crump catches up with the 2025 New Zealand Assistant Conductor-in-Residence, Reuben Brown, who's in Queenstown taking part in the Whakatipu Music Festival. Audio
In Depth
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Why our biggest exporters are worried about going GMO
Is New Zealand really risking billions by changing its genetic modification laws?
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Quarrying company denied appeal to mine under protected bush
The land was protected by a covenant when J Swap bought it, but it wants to mine there anyway.
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Baby formula industry battles against online advertising ban
The industry body representing the companies even met with NZ diplomats in Geneva to raise its concerns about marketing restrictions.
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Abuse survivor: Why 'By Māori For Māori ' isn't always the answer
Eugene Ryder's point is controversial but simple - the right person for the job isn't always the one who shares your whakapapa.
What You Need to Know
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What to know about getting a flu shot this year
Explainer - Flu season is almost here. Here's what you need to know about the different vaccine options.
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What you need to know as Cyclone Tam brings heavy wind and rain
As Cyclone Tam continues to pummel the upper North Island tens of thousands of homes and businesses are without power.
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Putting the new Defence Capability Plan in context
Explainer - $12 billion sounds like a lot to spend on the military. But is it, really? Audio
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Deadline for comments on copper access: What you need to know
The Commerce Commission is calling for views on its recommendation that would see the copper network switched off sooner
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Analysis - Donald Trump's White House has a threatening message for anyone who might even be perceived to disagree with the president.
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Tony Stamp checks out the latest release from Babe Rainbow, the reissue of Unrest's final album and DJ Koze's kaleidoscopic new LP.
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Analysis: The US and China are head-to-head in a trade war, and as the saying goes 'when two elephants fight, it's the grass that gets trampled'.