The Briefing
New Zealand
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The former gang member and prison inmate turned doctor
7:14 am todayDr Timoti Te Moke survived family abuse, state care, gangs and prison before training as a doctor in his 50s.
Seal eating eels on farm 10km from ocean
Kaikōura steps up astrotourism as it dims the lights
Politics
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Vehicles stolen after NZTA breaches privacy of 1000 owners
8:42 am todayThe agency said the breach was suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft. Audio
Cook Islands celebrates 60 years of self-governance amid growing rift with NZ
Government funds more mental health support for pregnant women, new mothers
Sport
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World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility
13 minutes agoAthletes will be eligible to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions only if they clear a one-time gene test.
Dame Lydia Ko goes into British Open with nothing to prove
Marvellous Marchand sparkles on return to global stage with 200m medley world record
Business
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Beef farmers in line for emissions-reducing livestock pill
Recent trials on New Zealand farms resulted in a reduction of methane emissions.
Significant boost expected in police retail crime probes after rethink on cash limits
Retail NZ says members will be 'devastated' by theft incidents not being investigated
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In Case You Missed It
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Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state
27 minutes agoPrime Minister Mark Carney says his country will make the move in September.
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What the quake off Russia has in common with strongest ever
6:47 am todayOriginating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, it is among the 10 strongest in recorded history and the largest worldwide since 2011.
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'Very cunning': Unexpected hitchhikers troubling mechanics
30 Jul 2025There has been a spike in cases of rats chewing through the electronics of cars, with insurers also reporting an increase in damage claims. Audio
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Dunedin City Council warned of 'slumlords' exploiting students
6:44 am todayA Dunedin student flat horror story is prompting a call to action to prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords and filthy flats.
RNZ Music
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Soprano Felicity Tomkins
New Zealand opera singer Felicity Tomkins talks with RNZ Concert's Andrew Clark about some of her career highlights so far, and 'Opera in the Cathedral': a showcase of outstanding young emerging operatic talents in Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral. Audio
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Hymns on Sunday, 27 July 2025
Hymns inspired by Psalm 150, Praise God in his sanctuary, feature in this week’s programme. Audio
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From Siberia to the South Pacific
Russian-born cellist Lev Sivkov talks about his latest tour of New Zealand playing chamber music and the solo role in Britten's Cello Symphony. Audio
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Clearing a path through the noise
Icelandic composer and techno musician Ólafur Arnalds talks to RNZ Concert ahead of a one-off gig at Auckland's Power Station. Video, Audio
In Depth
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'Year 14s' ban proposed for all school sport
Sweeping new eligibility rules are aimed at restoring fairness and curbing a 'win-at-all-costs' culture in high school competitions. Audio
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Tobacco product tax break extended
The coalition has pushed back a review of its tax cut for Heated Tobacco Products by two years. Audio
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Alleged ties between NZ First and vaping companies a 'dangerous risk' to New Zealanders
Advocacy group Vape-Free Kids wants the party stripped of the tobacco and vaping portfolio it holds in government. Audio
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Nicotine lobby targeted 'very industry friendly' Peters
Lobbyists for heated tobacco products identified the NZ First leader as "friendly". His party later delivered huge tax cuts for their products. Audio
What You Need to Know
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What you need to know about why nurses are striking
Explainer - Nurses and midwives held a strike for 24 hours in protests over staffing levels and pay. Here's what you need to know. Audio
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How the government wants to change how we vote
Explainer - The Electoral Amendment Bill has had its first reading in Parliament. But what does it actually say? Audio
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AI and public submissions - What you need to know
Explainer - Submissions have been soaring for legislation, and AI is being used more and more. But what does that mean?
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All the changes to schools so far this year - and what's coming next
Explainer - It's been a busy year so far for education policy, with a series of announcements by the government and curriculum changes.
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