The Briefing
New Zealand
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One dead, five injured in crash involving speeding BMW
6:38 pm todayThe driver of a car hit by a BMW that was seen speeding by police in Waipā last night died in the crash, with five other people injured.
NZ's Jewish community on edge after Bondi Beach attack
Haeata Community Campus won't say if findings from mouldy lunch investigation will be released
Politics
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Bondi attack 'an act of antisemitism in all its ugliness and cruelty' - Luxon
3:28 pm todayPrime Minister says the NZ government stands in solidarity with the people of the Jewish faith after the shooting in Sydney.
Defence Force mulling how to improve surveillance of oceans
Government urging passport renewals as more than 1.3 million set to expire over two years
Sport
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Recalled Ajaz Patel - 'I'm a very optimistic person'
6:15 pm todayDespite being overlooked for home Tests for nearly five years, spinner Ajaz Patel says he never thought that door was shut.
Historic win as Alice Robinson beats American legend
World Rowing recognises Kiwi athletes
Business
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Christchurch-based investment firm investigated by FMA
8:09 pm todayThe Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is investigating a Christchurch-based investment corporation led by businessman Bernard Whimp.
Services sector slump gives economic reality check
Porirua cafe famous for Island-inspired pies to close
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In Case You Missed It
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New WOF system could lead to pricier repairs, motor industry says
about 1 hour agoThe Motor Trade Association is warning proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system may be more costly than people realise.
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New name for Courtenay Place cinema complex revealed
about 1 hour agoThe new owners lodged have resource consents for its exterior, and has released renders of the new building, under a new name.
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Would you pay an extra $1m for the right postcode?
about 1 hour agoNew research shows the suburbs with the biggest median difference in house price from their neighbouring suburbs.
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Gate to be installed at popular lakes amid long-running tensions
1:26 pm todayThe move comes amid long-running tension between groups who want Kai Iwi Lakes permanently closed to power boats, and those who want continued access.
RNZ Music
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Christmas Cheer from the Auckland Philharmonia
Coming up this weekend, the Auckland Philharmonia gets audiences in the yuletide mood with a festive blend of modern Christmas favourites, orchestral classics and traditional seasonal carols. Audio
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Mana Moana - Songs of the Pacific
about 2 hours agoLISTEN: Signature Choir and the NZSO perform songs from Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji and the Cook Islands - popular songs of love, of faith, of Pasifika pride, songs that will bring a tear to your eyes, and make you want to move. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 14 December 2025
Hymns for the Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete Sunday) include John Rutter's Angels' Carol, Rejoice! Rejoice at Christmas time by New Zealand hymn writer Bill Wallace, and Tell out, my soul, which is a paraphrase of the Magnificat. Audio
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Things are looking rosy for this Buttercup
NZ singer Rhonda Browne gets her first role with English National Opera, singing Buttercup in Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore. Video, Audio
In Depth
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'Rock and a hard place': Inside the forced move from gas
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options. Audio
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Tom Phillips' gun licence revoked months before disappearance
New information outlines a key moment in the Marokopa timeline, but leaves major gaps unanswered.
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ACC's financial squeeze: The human toll
People like father Jacob Hamlin and his family have wound up in hardship as the agency pushes more people off long-term claims to get costs under control.
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NZ Cricket chief 'on leave' as spat escalates
Scott Weenink is said to be in a "state of purgatory" with former greats dismayed over a "campaign to see the CEO removed". Audio
What You Need to Know
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Why you might suddenly stop drinking milk
Explainer - Lactose intolerance affects most of us as we get older. Why does this happen?
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The 3G shutdown has begun - will your phone work?
Explainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone? Audio
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How can I cool down my house in summer?
Explainer - If you're starting to swelter as temperatures around the country rise, you might be wondering how best to cool your house.
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Why does New Zealand take such a long summer holiday break?
Are our summer breaks too long? And how did they become a Kiwi institution?
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Comment & Analysis
Americans think Trump knew about Epstein's alleged crimes
Analysis: But it's not just a poll that suggests the public believes he has something to hide.
Faster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the RMA reform detail
Anaylsis: When the government this week unveiled reforms to finally replace the RMA, many of us would have been glad to see the back of it, writes Bill McKay.
Data reveals what crash delays really cost Auckland
Analysis - Rolling back speed limits ignores the hidden costs of delays caused by an increased number of crashes, Timothy Welch writes.
Why the government shouldn't bring oral nicotine pouches to NZ
Tobacco and nicotine companies want to introduce oral nicotine pouches, claiming these are a "cleaner way to enjoy nicotine".