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The rise in New Zealanders working past retirement
Superannuation kicks in at 65, but people are staying in work longer, with the average age rising.
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Why was Weinstein's rape conviction overturned?
about 2 hours agoThe ruling gives the one-time film mogul a chance at a new trial and calls into question what evidence prosecutors can use in future sex crime cases.
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$2m on Covid pins, now government department cutting costs
A government office that spent millions on lapel pins for pandemic workers is now looking to cut back on spending.
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US Supreme Court signals sympathy for Trump immunity case
about 2 hours ago"We're writing a rule for the ages," conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch said.
The Briefing
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'The Truth' 2x2 religious sect confirms police investigation
5:35 am todayFormer members of a secretive sect under investigation by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse warn it is a highly controlling and insular group with many unwritten rules.
Man arrested after 20 reports of car tyres slashed in Porirua
Indoor sports stadium in Kaikohe to open after decade of work
Politics
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Political editors panel: A reshuffle and the fast track
9:27 am todayListen - RNZ's Jo Moir and NZ Herald's Claire Trevett dissect the demotion of two ministers and the PM's response on Morning Report. Audio
The government's 22 trips abroad in April
Paul Goldsmith starts as new Media Minister replacing sacked Melissa Lee
Sport
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Dame Valerie hopes other sports will pay prize money at Olympics
8:05 am todayWorld Athletics' decision to reward Olympic champions with cash prizes is a sign of progress and can spur other global sports federations to do the same for their athletes, New Zealand shot put great…
WADA's credibility dented, former NZ boss says
Black Caps beat Pakistan, take 2-1 series lead
Business
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Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar
The Google parent announced a dividend of 20 cents per share, cheering investors.
More spending cuts needed to stablise government finances - economist
Sustainable aviation fuel production could be in Marsden Point's future
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Featured stories
Preview: 2024 Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival
Dan Slevin checks out three documentaries screening at this always-intriguing festival.
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30 with Guyon: Roseanne Liang
Film director Roseanne Liang tells Guyon Espiner about her huge new Hollywood project, why she's obsessed with Terminator 2, and what movies tell us about humanity. Video, Audio
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Untold Pacific History
Watch - Papa Tom, an extraordinary Kiwi-Pacific Islander who smashed new frontiers in space and the ocean in a life that spanned many fields of work. Video, Audio
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To pee, or not to pee on the lemon tree
Is this old trick good gardening, or just a bit weird? Landscape designer Justin Newcombe tells Nights he's tried it - and it works. Audio
In Case You Missed It
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'Just as we did in 1984' - School brings back traditional classrooms
7:16 am todayRangiora High School has a 1980s feel about it, following the refurbishment of its Rakahuri building, says principal Bruce Kearney.
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Watch: Attendees at Anzac Day dawn service lift car by hand
7:49 am todayA group of people at New Plymouth's Anzac dawn service had to manually lift a car before proceedings could begin.
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What soldiers saw on the fringes of the Gallipoli battlefield
7:19 am todayWhen our Gallipoli soldiers landed at the historically significant site they occasionally paused to admire the sunsets, birds and flowers; and to souvenir…
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In pictures: Anzac Day marked at dawn services across NZ
25 Apr 2024Thousands are remembering those who fought and died in war. Here are some of the best photos from services around Aotearoa Thursday morning.
RNZ Music
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The Dandy Warhols on where it all began, new album and NZ show
Psychedelic rock band the Dandy Warhols have been making music for 30 years, but they still only feel "pressure to blow our own minds", their frontman says. Audio
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Illmatic - one of the greatest hip hop albums ever recorded.
30 years after the debut album by New York rapper Nas, Kiwis pay tribute to a rap classic. Audio
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Celebrating two decades of Nota Bene
Ahead of its 20th anniversary concert, Nota Bene's founding music director Christine Argyle and current music director Maaike Christie-Beekman join Bryan Crump to discuss the Wellington chamber choir's secrets to success. Audio
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REVIEW: Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter
LISTEN: Beyoncé's glorious new Cowboy Carter album may well be this year's most startling release. William Dart checks out Queen Bey's take on country music that has already caused tremors in more conservative Nashville circles. 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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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
Is NZ bringing in 'Indonesian coal every month to keep the lights on'?
Analysis: The Resource Minister said it, but is it true and why does it matter?
Aces in their places: Luxon plays coy over ministers' competence
Analysis - The PM framing the demotion of two ministers as the portfolios getting "too complex" is a charitable way of saying they weren't up to the job.
Climate: How a legal victory in Europe could affect NZ
Analysis - A seven-year campaign by a group of over 2000 Swiss women recently ended. The decision has made waves in Europe. Might its ripples reach New…
Why automated systems must put the human factor first
Opinion - The incident of a woman misidentified by facial recognition technology at a Rotorua supermarket should have come as no surprise, Mark Rickerby writes.