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The best public events to welcome 2026
A rundown on some of the biggest public events to ring in 2026 - and where to catch the best fireworks displays.
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'It's a wonderful life': Inside NZ's only Trappist monastery
about 1 hour agoDown a mossy tree lined driveway in rural Hawke's Bay, the six monks of the Kopua Monastery start their day at 4am with prayer.
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Watch: This is what a rip looks like
about 2 hours agoDo you know what to do if you get caught in a rip? Or how to respond if you see someone else in trouble in the water?
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Body found in search for person missing after jet ski incident
about 1 hour agoThe police Eagle helicopter has found a body believed to be that of a person missing in the sea after a jet ski incident near Port Waikato.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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The tiny bird at the centre of wildlife centre's strife
6:22 am todayHalf a year ago, Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre was on the brink of closure.
Canterbury roads closed following crashes
Contractors whip into action to clean up 10km cream spill
Politics
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Andrew Bayly and the fight for Antarctica
The National MP still remembers the "visual assault" of Antarctica, the piercing blue clarity and scale-bending brightness.
India free trade agreement excludes dairy, but that could change - minister
Trade Minister Todd McClay confident Labour will support India Free Trade Agreement
Sport
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Former players slam 'unfair' MCG pitch as wickets tumble
9:53 am todayAs 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes test, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers.
Football: Diogo Jota's sons to join mascots when Liverpool face Wolves
Basketball: Breakers snap losing streak with dogged overtime win in Hobart
Business
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Break in at antique store 'another blow', owner says
26 Dec 2025A Napier antique shop owner is blaming the high price of silver, after an overnight burglary at her store between Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Parking hard to find as Boxing Day sales begin
Can I travel while getting NZ Super, and other most-asked questions of 2025 - Ask Susan
More News & Current Affairs
In Case You Missed It
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Ten of the best literary chats of 2025
6:21 am todayRNZ met with authors from around the literary world this year, taking in famous fictional sleuths, true life murders, medical mysteries and dystopian futures.
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What it's like learning to swim as an adult
25 Dec 2025When I went to swimming classes as most kids do in New Zealand it did not stick, so I went back as an adult, writes Nick James.
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Why it's rare to give birth on Christmas
25 Dec 2025Christmas is a rare day to be born in New Zealand. Let alone to be having twins, as was the case for Lee Scanlon in Westport.
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What to watch on Christmas Day
25 Dec 2025Belly full? Christmas cheer all spent? Need the kids to flop? Here's what's on the box on Christmas Day.
RNZ Music
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Summer Brass from the NZSO
Acclaimed Australian conductor and trumpeter Yoram Levy showcases the power and precision of the NZSO brass and percussion musicians in music to stir the soul and ignite the holiday spirit.
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Christmas Day Church Service
Celebrate Christmas Day with an ecumenical service of readings, reflections and prayers brought to you by representatives of some of Wellington's central city churches, and carols sung by Porirua choir Pacific Connection. Video, Audio
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Making music by the waves
Edith Salzmann, Music Director of the Akaroa Music Festival, talks to RNZ Concert. Audio
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Barbershop and beyond
Porirua choir Pacific Connection caps off a stellar year with its debut album. Audio
In Depth
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Integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year
The Sport Integrity Commission's first major investigation, triggered by dozens of complaints about Yachting NZ, remains unfinished a year on.
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Feral cat trapping could get easier
The paperwork currently required to legally trap feral cats could be replaced with a simpler online system, after criticism from hunters.
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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.
What You Need to Know
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How changes to the foreign buyers ban will work
Explainer - New Zealand's ban on overseas buyers of real estate has been softened - but there's one rather large catch. Audio
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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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Comment & Analysis
JD Vance tries to have it both ways on Nick Fuentes and antisemitism
Analysis - Vance could inherit a conservative movement that is increasingly riven over antisemitism and conspiracy theories in its midst.
Parliament's year in numbers: Who spoke the most and how many bills were introduced?
Analysis: We look back at this year's Parliament in data, including just how much coffee fuels our democracy?
Australia defeats words with actions to complete rapid Ashes romp
Anaylsis: In the pre-series furore, with England crowing and injury concerns mounting, Australia stayed quiet. Its response was emphatic.
How Bondi shooters gained access to now-banned guns
Analysis: With Australia's strict gun laws, how was Sajid Akram able to legally own the gun he used to slaughter innocent people in Bondi on 14 December?