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Mouldy school lunches saga continues
The school says an internal investigation has found no evidence to support the Ministry for Primary Industries' claims.
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Speeches, celebrations and heckling: What happened at Waitangi
A day of formalities has come to a close following several speeches and fiery crowd.
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Taranaki seabed mining declined by fast track panel
42 minutes agoIn a draft decision, the panel found there would be a credible risk of harm to marine life.
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Cricket: Sickness hits Black Caps in lead-up to T20 World Cup
30 minutes agoHowever, head coach Rob Walter is hopeful of a clean bill of health before their tournament gets underway.
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Could sewer robots be used to prevent repeat of Moa Pt sewage spill?
9:03 pm todaySewer robots are being used to patrol pipes elsewhere in the world to keep them from blocking, but what about in New Zealand? Audio
'It's a ghost town': customers staying away after Moa Point sewage spill in Wellington
DOC becoming 'extremely concerned' about Wellington sewage leak
Politics
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Luxon denies Treaty Principles Bill repeat on the cards
6:23 pm todayThe PM faced heckling during his speech at Waitangi today amid tensions over the bill.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon heckled during speech at Treaty Grounds
Waitangi 2026: Thursday in pictures
Sport
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'Good for the game': Players give their verdict on Super Rugby Pacific law changes
6:49 pm todayWatch: Several new changes are coming in, designed to make for a better viewing experience for fans.
Fisher-Black defends time trial cycling title, Olympic triathlete Hayden Wilde fourth
Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - what you need to know
Business
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The sector with 17,000 more full-time jobs
3:33 pm todayUnemployment has hit its highest level in a decade, but beneath the headline numbers some sectors are faring much better than others.
Treaty concerns push out Santana Mines open-cast mine decision to October
'Really serious': Call for urgency as review of insurance commences
More News & Current Affairs
In Case You Missed It
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Two studies link child ADHD diagnoses to poor school performance, unhappiness
2:52 pm todaySome clinicians are concerned by these results, while some people say a diagnosis brought validation and life-changing help.
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'We are all connected': Indigenous, Pacific leaders unite at Waitangi
12:09 pm todayWaitangi 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?
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
2 Feb 2026UK 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
29 Jan 2026Jessica 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
28 Jan 2026Top 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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Comment & Analysis
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…