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Live: 'Sort yourself out', politicians told at Waitangi
MPs were told people's anger was "the waka capsizing", while protesters squared off with security as a pōwhiri welcomed the parliamentarians to the Treaty Grounds.
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Damage to Moa Point wastewater plant 'as bad as we feared' - Wellington Water
25 minutes agoWellington Water's chief executive says the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is not in good shape, with 70 percent of it flooded and 80 percent of its equipment damaged. Audio
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'Hero' saves family of four from drowning
9 minutes agoA family of four have been saved from drowning by a fast-thinking local man being described by police as a "hero".
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Second meteor sighting reported within a week
about 1 hour agoSocial media users have reported seeing a bright flash light up the sky in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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'Unlikely' Mount landslide area will remain campsite - mayor
9:01 am todayMahé Drysdale said any decisions on the future of the land surrounding the landslide will require conversations with iwi, communities, and people closely affected by the tragedy.
Part of Mt Maunganui landslide road cordon set to be lifted
Adventurous seal pup given police escort out of New Plymouth CDB
Politics
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Waitangi 2026: Thursday in pictures
14 minutes agoPoliticians have been officially welcomed back to the Treaty Grounds on Thursday. Here's how it unfolded in pictures.
Coalition and opposition MPs face Waitangi crowds
Prime Minister rejects opposition claim that government is anti-Treaty
Sport
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Is pushing on with a ruptured ACL a good idea?
5:30 am todayAmerican skier Lindsey Vonn will try and race despite a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, but an expert warns this isn't an idea anyone should replicate.
Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - what you need to know
State of Origin Game II to be played at Eden Park in 2027 - reports
Business
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'Bloodbath' as Washington Post begins widespread layoffs
The cuts will drastically shrink the size of the storied newspaper, affecting all departments, after hundreds of thousands of subscribers quit.
Inland Revenue standing improves but frustrations persist
Message to house buyers: You've got time
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In Case You Missed It
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'We are all connected': Indigenous, Pacific leaders unite at Waitangi
about 1 hour agoWaitangi Day commemorations have become a gathering point for Indigenous ocean leadership from across the Pacific.
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A Harry Potter villain is now an unlikely new-year mascot in China
10:10 am todayWith the Year of the Horse in view, an unexpected face has emerged in China as a symbol of fortune.
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What are the best fish and chip shop sides?
5:19 am todayAre we crab-stick loyalists, is a spring roll non-negotiable - or is the deep-fried, sugar-dusted joy of a pineapple fritter the absolute essential?
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What's on the menu at Waitangi?
6:25 am todayIt's all hands on deck as the team at the Treaty Grounds prepare to feed the masses on Waitangi Day.
RNZ Music
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Michael Norris thinks big
Composer Michael Norris talks about his latest work, SoundCathedral. Audio
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Back where the korimako sings
UK composer, keyboard player and conductor Howard Moody is back to conduct his fourth Opera in a Days Bay garden. Audio
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Around the world for a song
Jessica Kinney has moved to New Zealand from the UK to take up a brand new job managing artistic planning and outreach for ChoirsNZ. Video, Audio
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New Zealand's loss, Wales' gain
Top New Zealand brass player Kyle Lawson is taking up a plum position in Wales, as principal cornet with the Cory Band. Video, Audio
In Depth
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Are we stuck in a 'crisis and response' pattern?
Experts say the bill for disasters will only continue to rise unless we make changes.
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How poo-detecting dogs can help native birds flourish
Kiwi have started to hatch on Waiheke Island and may thrive with the help of special detection dogs helping eliminate the last of the island's pests.
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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.
What You Need to Know
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What to know about the entity replacing Wellington Water
Explainer- Ratepayers in the Wellington metropolitan area will have two bills from 1 July as new water entity Tiaki Wai steps up.
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What Kiwis should know about the Nipah virus
Explainer - What is the Nipah virus, and why is it raising concerns about travel from parts of Asia? Here's what you need to know. Audio
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What are the rules for ads in election year?
Explainer - Soon politicians will blanket the internet and airwaves with pleas for your vote. What are they allowed to do? Video
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Is violence on buses getting worse, and what's being done?
Explainer - A series of attacks - including a fatal stabbing - have raised concerns about the safety of riders. Video
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AI replicas of the dead an innovative tool or ethical nightmare?
Opinion - AI replicas are already used to assist people during bereavement and could be integrated into medical education - but should they?
Diabetes care in NZ: Who's being left behind?
Analysis - At first glance, it can look like the result of individual choices, but that doesn't hold up.
How to fix the 'build now, fix later' culture
Nearly 10 percent of the construction sector's total value is lost to systemic quality failure, writes industry consultant Mark Kirby.
The hidden cost of 'fairness' in NZ finance law
Analysis: How legal requirements that NZ financial institutions treat consumers "fairly" raises questions about subjectivity, regulatory power and consumer…