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Shadows cast on one of Auckland's biggest developments
The Sunfield community, given the go-ahead under fast-track rules, is raising the ire of local politicians. Audio
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Interest rates are rising, so what do you do?
11 minutes agoThe right term to pick depends a lot on how you think the economy will fare through this year.
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Syndicate linked to accused hitman allegedly bribed prison guards
about 1 hour agoPolice allege an organised crime group they've linked to the killing of a NZ man corrupted prison officers and bail officials.
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Bonfire of the Murdochs reveals the family’s real succession drama
9 minutes agoThe author of the latest, and shortest, Murdoch biography is an outstanding journalist. But does he have anything new to say about the Australian media mogul.
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Watch: Polyfest opens with dawn ceremony
27 minutes agoMore than 80,000 people are expected to attend to support school groups at the world's largest secondary school Pasifika cultural festival.
'Your partner is your welfare system': Coupled up with not enough
Speed limit confusion: NZTA reverses hundreds of fines
Politics
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Government extends redress for abuse in state-run facilities up to 2022
Erica Stanford says she was approached by a woman last year who had hit bureaucratic dead ends.
Government, SPCA putting $1.2 million towards desexing dogs
Is Nicola Willis's 'worst-case' scenario not bad enough?
Sport
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Morocco declared Africa Cup of Nations champs after Senegal stripped of title
11:46 am todayIt comes after the Morocco team's appeal over the result of January's final was upheld.
Arsenal's quadruple hopes remain alive after Champions League win
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Business
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Investment property report sparks questions
Property investors say new research shows that they contribute significant amounts to the country's economy - but not everyone is convinced. Audio
Consumers 'nervous' about economic outlook amid war in Middle East
AI boom creating shortage of key elements for consumer technology
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Speed limit confusion: NZTA reverses hundreds of fines
24 minutes agoLocals had complained that road signs did not make a 30km/h limit clear.
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'Your partner is your welfare system': Coupled up with not enough
20 minutes agoDoes your partner's income make you ineligible for a benefit?
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NZ economy to face crunch point over next two weeks - economist
6:31 am todayTreasury's worst case scenario of a 3.7 percent rise in inflation is still too optimistic, says a leading economist.
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Watch: Emotional Hipkins rejects ex-wife's allegations
6:28 am todayThe Labour leader choked up when asked about his children. He said he didn't know what had prompted the social media post.
RNZ Music
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Daniel Müller-Schott performs Bach’s Cello Suites
Described by the New York Times as a "fearless player with technique to burn", acclaimed German cellist Daniel Müller-Schott brings new life and depth to a selection of JS Bach’s Cello Suites in this captivating Chamber Music New Zealand performance.
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Enduring Spirit: Inspirational Maestro's Aotearoa Debut
Scottish conductor Sir Donald Runnicles' Aotearoa debut with the NZSO presents Shostakovich's unrelenting portrayal of suffering under Stalin. And celebrated cellist Nicolas Altstaedt takes on the 'voice' of King Solomon in Bloch's Schelomo - a personal and conflicted exploration of identity.
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Beyond Words: A musical commemoration
LISTEN: The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra bands together with musicians from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Australasia for a moving and unified commemoration of the Christchurch Mosque attacks.
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Hymns on Sunday, 15 March 2026
Cheerful hymns this week to mark the fourth Sunday in Lent – Laetare Sunday. ‘Laetare’ is Latin for ‘rejoice’, and traditionally the day is a break in this otherwise solemn season of the church calendar. Audio
In Depth
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The supermarket 'nuclear option' never arrived - why the government backed down
For most of 2025, the government talked tough. What's changed?
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ACC spied on man with traumatic brain injury
Jeremy Buxton's life changed forever after a car accident. The hardest battle wasn't recovery, it was fighting the people meant to help him.
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Luxon's targets adrift: ED times deteriorate, Jobseeker numbers climb
Law and order targets are being met, but wait times in emergency departments are getting further from the mark.
What You Need to Know
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When the petrol lights come on: How NZ's fuel escalation levels work
Explainer - The National Fuel Plan has been wheeled out following the oil price crisis, but what does it mean?
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How NZ supply chains are being thrown into chaos
Explainer - The war raging in the Middle East is disrupting supply chains, but what exactly does that mean? Audio
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
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How March Madness may make your Monday morning commute longer
Explainer - If your Monday morning commute feels a little madder than usual this week, it's not just you. Audio
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Sophie Devine will earn $470k playing for the Welsh Fire - she's the exception
Analysis - For most elite women athletes, professional sport still doesn't pay enough to make a living. But strategic investment will grow their visibility and…
If Trump has already won in Iran, why is he now asking for help?
Analysis - A week ago, the US President told Britain not to bother sending ships, because he'd already won the war. Audio
Trump needs China's help in oil crisis - and is unlikely to get it
Analysis - Two weeks before the US president is scheduled to hash out critical US-China disputes, he's set a new condition for negotiations. Audio
'The day will come': Halasima provides 80-minute performance in Warriors win
Analysis: Seven days earlier, coach Andrew Webster forecast what came to pass against Canberra Raiders.