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Harris vs Trump race reaches climax in US election campaign marked by fear, vitriol
Analysis: If the election is as close as predicted, half of the country's population will be left deeply disappointed after an ugly campaign filled with drama and violence.
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Timetable for controversial Treaty Principles Bill brought forward
about 1 hour agoA spokesperson for the acting leader of the house has confirmed the Bill will be introduced to Parliament on Thursday.
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Activists want to halt the race that stops two nations
about 1 hour agoThere is divided opinion over whether the Melbourne Cup - and all other horse racing - should be cancelled. Audio
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Ancient, inconspicuous plant voted New Zealand's favourite
Forget the voting happening somewhere overseas - here in Aotearoa the winner of another hotly contested, knife-edge election has just been announced.
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Study finds phonics tests made little impact on reading achievement in UK
6:16 pm todayIt comes just months before the government here introduces similar tests.
Covid-19 update: 1248 new cases, 12 further deaths
IRD to stop sharing taxpayers' details with social media platforms following backlash
Politics
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Wellington council observer to be announced 'shortly'
4:28 pm todayThe decision would be made ahead of the council's meeting to hash out what should remain in its long-term plan, Simeon Brown says.
Zero-risk policy part of 'widespread erosion' of access to recreational areas
Staff will use force in youth boot camps as 'a last resort', Prime Minister says
Sport
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Who do All Black fans love to hate?
6:52 pm todayMeet the international players who garner the most heat from the New Zealand rugby public.
Knight's Choice wins 2024 Melbourne Cup
Kiwi Ferns name side for final, Kiwis unchanged for relegation match
Business
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How to shop mindfully and save money
12:05 pm todaySome believe you should "buy once, buy well" to enjoy the process of shopping while saving money.
More mortgage defaults likely with higher unemployment - RBNZ
What will the US election mean for your KiwiSaver?
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Got a nervous pet on Guy Fawkes? RNZ Concert can help
On Guy Fawkes night, RNZ Concert offers a radio show of music specially chosen to be gentle for pets and their people during fireworks, in collaboration with the SPCA.
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When are New Zealand teens taught about periods?
Most of the New Zealand teenagers who joined a focus group on periods said they got their first period before understanding what their body was doing.
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Fifteen American politics movies to watch instead of doomscrolling
Want a break from real-life American politics? Take a mental health break by watching a movie about a US president instead.
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'It's so ethereal': Moana & The Tribe on capturing indigenous voices
Moana & The Tribe have returned with a concept album project that starts in Aotearoa and travels around the world - encapsulating the voices, language, and culture of six indigenous wāhine. Video, Audio
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Individual letterboxes to go?
7:28 am todayNew Zealand Post could eventually stop delivering mail to individual letterboxes and instead require clusters of boxes under proposed changes.
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US election: It's not (just) about the economy, stupid
4 Nov 2024Analysis - At the heart of the election and the polls is generations of social and economic change that has left too many people behind, writes Tim Watkin.
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Lange to Luxon: A timeline of the capital gains tax
4 Nov 2024For decades, the question over one tax change has been kicked down the road, over and over.
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Mike King charity accused of greenwashing over booklet
4 Nov 2024The pamphlet, handed out to schoolchildren, presents a trucking firm and a coal-burning electricity company as climate heroes.
RNZ Music
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Tonight: Concert for Animals
On Guy Fawkes night RNZ Concert offers a radio show of music specially chosen to be gentle for pets and their people during fireworks, in collaboration with the SPCA.
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Moana Maniapoto travels with The Tribe to record indigenous voices
Musician and documentary maker Moana Maniapoto talks about the album that took the band around the world, returning to places they had performed in the past, and connecting with indigenous wāhine to record language and culture through music. Audio
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Hammer and tongs with Jenő Lisztes
Hungarian virtuoso Jenő Lisztes is bringing his hammers to the Auckland Town Hall this week to perform in a one-off cimbalom showcase. Video, Audio
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New Horizons: Happiness is Near
Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders are back together again with a new album, titled Happiness in Near. William Dart checks whether it lives up to its optimistic title. Audio
In Depth
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The man behind the fastest-moving women's sports league in the country
The Tauihi women's basketball league has tripled attendance and added its first international team. Is it a big, bold beacon for other sports to follow - or is…
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'It's unfortunate' - Former SAS soldier on Taliban's return to power
The Gallantry Star recipient says learning most of his former Afghan colleagues did not escape the return of the regime "hit me hard".
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NZ accused of 'waffle' and no plan to hit biodiversity targets
In 2022, New Zealand signed up to a global agreement that's been likened to a Paris Agreement for nature, but there is still no plan for meeting the country's…
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NZ's hardline anti-nuclear policy 'is a mistake' - ex-Trump adviser
An adviser to three US Presidents, John Bolton, says he worries New Zealand could be "spun off on its own" in an increasingly dangerous world. Audio
What You Need to Know
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What to know about firework sales, bans and pets this Guy Fawkes
Explainer - When do fireworks go on sale? Where are they banned? And how do I protect my stressed-out pets? Here's what you need to know.
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NZ Post's Christmas rush: What you need to know
Explainer - If Santa can deliver presents to the entire world in one night, but when do you have to get your gifts to NZ Post?
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When will we know the US election result?
Explainer - The United States is finally nearly ready to choose its next president. Here's what you need to know about how to watch from New Zealand.
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Productivity: What you need to know
We've heard a lot about productivity recently. But what is it, and why does it matter?
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Comment & Analysis
Aotearoa can learn from US tribal leaders, says expert
Opinion - Nigel Chee spent time with indigenous tribal leaders from the US last week to discuss shared experiences in search of collective solutions.
Asking workers to return to the office can drive away top talent
Opinion - Don't force employees back to the office, just because it's the easiest option, Mela Lush says
'We are running out of time to save the idea of America' - What may decide who becomes president
Analysis - At the heart of the election and the polls is generations of social and economic change that has left too many people behind, writes Tim Watkin.
NZ needs to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms
Analysis: As we agonise over hospitals, a key element in the debate is being missed: the need for single rooms.