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Live: Mini tornado tears roofs off, tree falls on vehicle on SH1
Parts of Petone have flooded as gales forecast to hit large parts of the country cause chaos in the lower North Island.
'This is not what we voted for' Billionaires turn on Trump
27 minutes agoInvestor Bill Ackman, who endorsed Donald Trump's presidential bid, says it's now 'economic nuclear war'.
Gary Stead steps down as Black Caps white ball coach
5 minutes agoHe will decide in the next few weeks if he wants to reapply for the Test coach's role.
Mum traumatised by birthing staff's failure to adhere to tikanga
about 2 hours agoA mother birthed her baby into chaos after staff at a South Island hospital dismissed cultural wishes.
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Trump threatens China with extra 50% tariff
about 2 hours agoNew Zealand has joined the arms race, professor says
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Forget the pub, saunas are the new social hotspot
6:34 am todayWellness studios are seeing more young people swap drinks for steam, turning sauna sessions into a new way to relax, connect and sweat it out with mates.
Former inmate robbed at gunpoint by former Spring Hill Prison buddies
Severe gales forecast across central, southern New Zealand
Politics
Europe heading towards emissions tax on dairy imports, expert says
6:22 am todayA lawyer working on climate and sustainability says Denmark promised its farmers it would pursue EU-wide emissions pricing, and the farmers agreed to a price on their agricultural emissions from 2030.
Colonoscopy wait times increase as Health NZ funds fewer procedures
Coalition retains power in latest TVNZ poll
Sport
Lulu Sun spearheads New Zealand hopes at tennis teams event
8:10 am todayNew Zealand plans to manage the workload of key player Lulu Sun at this week's Billie Jean King Cup teams tournament in India.
Shot put stars win selection for athletics world champs
Harry Brook named new England's white-ball captain
Business
Rising weekly fees put retirement village residents under pressure
Some can't move, even if they need to, association says
Home buyers playing it safe in ongoing soft market
Why Netflix has increased its subscription by up to $6 a month
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The Hutt Valley man whose hāngī hankering became a business
Making traditional Māori kai available to people around the Wellington region is about more than feeding people says founder CJ Collier.
Forget the pub, saunas are the new social hotspot
about 1 hour agoWellness studios are seeing more young people swap drinks for steam, turning sauna sessions into a new way to relax, connect and sweat it out with mates.
Hit doco makes Gogoku Shrine cats international stars
A film about how cats and humans coexist at a Japanese shrine is enchanting international audiences.
Return of the tie
Once seen as a mark of conformity, ties are making a fashion comeback as a new generation craves "that little bit of extra fabulousness"
In Case You Missed It
Medicinal cannabis users worried about new drug-driving rules
6:29 am todayThe law allows police to do random roadside tests and ban drivers for 12 hours.
Why Netflix has increased its subscription cost
7:28 am todayNetflix users will see a bump in their bills by between $3 and $6 a month for the streaming service.
NZDF drops entry requirements to boost numbers
7 Apr 2025The Defence Force has made it easier for people to apply, and it's seeing a surge of applicants.
Coalition retains power in latest poll
6:53 am todayNational slightly extended a lead over Labour in the latest 1News-Verian poll.
The Stolen Children of Aotearoa
A podcast about a gang whānau and their journey to speak out about the abuse they experienced as children in Aotearoa’s state-care system.
Comment & Analysis
Why Trump's tariffs highlight the need for NZ to build local capacity
Analysis:When retail executives start swearing during earnings calls, something is clearly amiss.
Five years on from its first Covid lockdown, NZ faces hard economic choices
Analysis - Five years after New Zealand's first Covid-19 lockdown, it is clear there will be no going back to the pre-pandemic "normal".
NZ's Broadcasting Act is as old as Video Ezy. We need media reform for the streaming age
In 2025, New Zealanders' viewing and listening habits are radically different to what they were in the late 1980s.
Art for art’s sake? How to maintain integrity and still make money
Does an overemphasis on profit make cultural groups wary of market and strategy, hampering innovation in the art and culture sector?
RNZ Music
Hymns on Sunday, 6 April 2025
Children’s hymns feature in this week’s programme, including Tell me the stories of Jesus, and Jesus, tender shepherd, hear me.Audio
Inside Out: Brother to Brother
Brothers Chris and Rodger Fox planned to make a trombone duo album before Rodger passed away in 2024. Now Chris has enlisted the help of trombonist Kaito Walley to ensure the album was recorded. On Inside Out this week, Nick Tipping features 'Brother to Brother' alongside other jazz tunes by - and about - brothers.Audio
Song cycle on a downward spiral
New Zealand-born, German-based tenor Jonathan Abernethy is back in Aotearoa singing a Schubert masterpiece about a bloke who went down a rabbit hole.Audio
Keeping score at the movies
Dr Dan Golding talks about his part in a movie music podcast turned live show that's coming to the Aotea Centre with help from the Auckland Philharmonia.Video, Audio
In Depth
Government considers u-turn on baby formula rules after industry shift
The formula companies wanted the government to opt out of tougher regulation, but now they want back in.Audio
Minister's sister advises against baby formula rules
Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard said he managed the conflict of interest appropriately.
How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
Tougher guidelines were 11 years in the making. But for multinational dairy companies, profits were at stake.Audio
Health NZ seeks feedback on care for dying children
RNZ reported last month the country had no specialists available to look after kids needing palliative care as the only publicly-funded expert was on leave.
What You Need to Know
Aluminium, jeans, and whisky? What tariffs mean for New Zealand
Explainer -We've heard a lot about tariffs recently. But how do they work, and where does NZ fit in?
Gene technology changes: What you need to know
Explainer -The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline Māori, some say.Audio
The US TikTok ban and security concerns: What you need to know
Explainer -Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms?Audio
Was the Mangawhai storm a tornado? Here's what science tells us
Explainer:The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far.
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