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Truck rolls into man at suburban roadworks site
9:57 am todayA man has been critically injured after being hit by a truck in the Auckland suburb of Remuera on Wednesday night.
Cost of junior doctors covering workplace shortages doubles in a year
Dogs kill four little blue penguins in capital in a month
Politics
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'Completely stupid' - Ex-Tuvalu PM hits back at Shane Jones
6:44 am todayEnele Sopoaga - who still serves as an MP in Tuvalu - says the climate crisis is the "main enemy".
School lunch revamp: 'The biggest waiting list since 2018'
Wellington zoning changes backed by minister, but not all are happy with decisions
Sport
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Uncapped trio named for Black Ferns side to play US
8:58 am todayThree debutants have been named in the Black Ferns matchday 23 to play the US in Saturday's opening Pacific Four series test.
Former Australian gymnast selected in New Zealand Olympic team
Super Rugby Pacific: Saturday night's demolition derbies
Business
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Meridian Energy's wind farm almost finished despite obstacles
When completed, Harapaki will generate enough electricity to power most of Hawke's Bay.
Here's what you should be earning at any age
More caution seen in company deal-making
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Featured stories
Are you more suited to being single?
Why are some long-term single people secure and thriving while others struggle? A new study suggests attachment style could be a major factor. Audio
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'We need to prioritise arts in the school system'
Author Emily Perkins says 'radical wildness and imagination' are more necessary now than ever, in a speech delivered as part of a nationwide series.
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Easy Eats: Sam Parish's nourishing couscous lamb bowls
Not sure what to eat tonight? Christchurch-based chef, author and busy mum Sam Parish knows the feeling. She shares a simple and super-tasty recipe for nourishing couscous lamb bowls that the whole whānau will love.
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How AI has taken over our decision making
Once you start noticing, you can see it everywhere: The 'sameness' of style, music, art and even food, says New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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Managed retreat: How do we get out of the way of climate change?
8 May 2024"Ad hoc" house buyouts after major disasters cannot continue, the Climate Change Minister says.
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Ponsonby Road shooter the son of film-maker Don Selwyn
7:04 am todayRNZ understands the gang member police believe shot and killed a man in Auckland was the son of Don Selwyn.
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Controversial driving exam put to the test
8 May 2024After you turn 75 you might be asked by your doctor to do a cognitive driving test. The Detail puts two of these exams through their paces.
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Decommissioned dam considered to help increase Wellington's water supply
7 May 2024Wellington Water could bring a decommissioned 113-year-old dam back into service to increase future water supply.
RNZ Music
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Local band 'Ha the Unclear' a hit in France
Ha the Unclear who formed in Dunedin have released their much anticipated album Kingdom in a Cul De Sac. Audio
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The Mixtape: Vera Ellen
This year's Taite Music Prize-winning singer/songwriter Vera Ellen and her producer Ben Lemi pick the New Zealand music that influenced them and talk about the special artist/producer relationship behind Vera's latest album, Ideal Home Noise. Video, Audio
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Europapa or Baby Lasagna? Contestants to look out for at Eurovision 2024
The Eurovision Song Contest, a music kitsch-fest watched by some 200 million people, runs until Saturday in Malmö, Sweden, in what fans say is a wide-open year with half a dozen countries having a shot at the title.
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NZ Music Month Live in Studio: Phoebe Rings
Auckland dream-pop band Phoebe Rings kicks off NZ Music Month with a live session in our Auckland studio. Audio
In Depth
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'They thought I was a tree Tory'
Former Green Party co-leader James Shaw calls out tribalism and hyper-partisanship - including in his own party.
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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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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
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?
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.
Buyer's market, but not many buyers: Inside the housing market
Analysis - It is a buyer's market but high interest rates are keeping them out; house values have dropped, leaving sellers with reduced bargaining power.