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Explainer: The saga of Samoa's politics as they prepare for 29 August election
7 Jun 2025The year 2025 was only days old when Samoa's political system hit turbulence.
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Waikato man's mission to break Bonneville land speed record
6 Jun 2025Dave Alexander has spent almost nine years building a turbo-charged lakester speed machine in his Mangatāwhiri garage.
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The Kiwi women who fought to become doctors
A new book pays tribute to the pioneering women of the medical profession.
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Musk calls for Trump's impeachment
6 Jun 2025"I'm very disappointed in Elon. I've helped Elon a lot," the US president says as the feud between the pair erupts and the billionare suggests starting a new party.
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'Sad day in Parliament': Peters on Te Pāti Māori suspension debate
6 Jun 2025Te Pāti Māori co-leaders and one of its MPs are beginning suspensions from Parliament after performing a haka without prior permission.
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'Accident waiting to happen': Battle over new cycleway
6 Jun 2025A safety audit has been ordered for a controversial cycleway that has divided opinions.
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Manslaughter charges after Loafers Lodge fire a rare case, building inspector says
6 Jun 2025Meanwhile, an advocate for residents who survived the blaze hopes the charges bring some closure for the survivors.
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What does it take to be the best skipper in the world?
6 Jun 2025A random Instagram post led Sacha Willetts down a rabbit hole that introduced her to a whole new sport.
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RNZ recognised at Radio and Podcast Awards
6 Jun 2025RNZ's Alexa Cook won best journalist, and reporter Kate Green was awarded best new journalist.
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The backlash over a former league player's book deal, explained
6 Jun 2025When former Canberra Raiders player and farmer Luke Bateman joined TikTok, he went viral for his love of fantasy novels. A month later he announced a book deal, but the news sparked controversy.
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Is Kylie Jenner's surgery revelation a setback for beauty standards?
5 Jun 2025The TV star and business owner revealed the particulars of her most recent breast augmentation when asked on TikTok.
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More than half of voters back proposed penalty for Te Pāti Māori - poll
5 Jun 2025The Privileges Committee proposed a 21-day suspension for three MPs over the Treaty Principles haka.
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Anika Moa, Gavin Bishop and Hinemoa Elder among Children and Young Adults Book Awards finalists
5 Jun 2025Winners will be in the running for the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award.
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Global alarms rise as China's critical mineral export curbs take hold
It has upended global supply chains central to automakers, aerospace manufacturers, semiconductor companies and military contractors .
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New study suggests calorie restriction may be linked to worsening depression
Going too far with a diet might have serious impacts on your mental health.
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Where the polls stand, in seven charts
4 Jun 2025The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows a swing in fortune for the major blocs. Explore all the results using RNZ's interactive charts.
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How a nutritionist overcame binge eating
5 Jun 2025Claire Turnbull was stuck in a cycle of overeating and shame, even after she trained as a nutritionist and fitness coach.
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Parents fight to clear name after child abuse conviction saw baby seized
4 Jun 2025The mother completed a prison sentence after Oranga Tamariki accused her of intentionally injuring her newborn daughter.
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World Cup dreams come true for rising young chess stars
4 Jun 2025A pair of 11-year-old Asian Kiwis are heading overseas to represent New Zealand at the prestigious world competition.
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'Wee bit weird': Is it time for netball to scrap the post-match huddle?
4 Jun 2025It's a ritual players have taken part in for as long as anyone can remember, but should elite teams ditch the hug?
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Watch: How Jacinda Ardern sees her time as leader
4 Jun 2025The former prime minister says her dad once warned her she was too thin-skinned for politics and 'he was right'.
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Watch: A sneak peek inside the new Mt Messenger bypass
4 Jun 2025A huge road-heading machine is excavating a 235m-long tunnel under the highest point of the maunga.
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'She's fully engulfed': Historic ship goes up in flames
4 Jun 2025The Tui has been a feature of the Waitangi waterfront for decades.
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Passengers were killed by fumes after whale hit boat
4 Jun 2025The five passengers were trapped under the hull of the boat that capsized in Kaikōura, a coroner has found.
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