The Briefing
New Zealand
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SPCA calls for reinstated funding for desexing dangerous dogs
8:46 am todayThe agency said it had been campaigning for a review of the Dog Control Act 1996, for more than 10 years.
Auckland's west coast residents fear their beaches will become next rockpool harvesting hotspot
The biggest challenge to curbing drownings after 78 deaths in a year
Politics
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'Very complicated': Minister defends dropping plan for four-year term referendum
The government has ditched a bill to put a longer electoral term to a binding referendum, citing time constraints. Audio
'Impossible deadline': Union questions shorter consultation period for MÄori curriculum
Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why?
Sport
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Sadowski-Synnott becomes world's most decorated Olympic snowboarder
The 24-year-old Kiwi has powered to another silver medal. Audio
Liam Lawson shows improvement in latest F1 test
NZ Warriors facing early halves crisis through heavy NRL pre-season injury toll
Business
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Messy neighbours, planes overhead: Things that can lower the value of your house
Some threats to a property's value can be controlled, and anothers not.
How much tax do influencers pay?
Sales plummet for business near Moa Point sewage spill
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In Case You Missed It
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Cyclists thigh-deep in water days after rain
7:06 am todayThe Petone railway underpass on a nearly-new $70 million cycleway is thigh-deep in water more than two days after a storm.
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Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament
7:20 am todayHipkins has decried an "ugly side to NZ politics", calling out "outright race-baiting" and "direct racism" being expressed in the debating chamber.
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Animal control staff visited property day before deadly dog attack
7:02 am todayAnimal management staff responded to complaints about the dogs four separate times, including the day before Mihiata Te Rore was killed.
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Infant's mystery illness led to 'medical child abuse' claim, court told
7:15 am todayThe mother of the child has pleaded not guilty to four charges of ill-treatment of a child and three charges of infecting with disease.
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 15 February 2026
"Next to the Word of God", wrote German theologian Martin Luther, "the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." Hymns in this week's programme include settings of Psalm 150, and a hymn by 20th century minister Fred Pratt Green:Â When in our music God is glorified. Audio
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At the limits of Artificial Intelligence
Composer Sophie Burbery is doing a PhD on AIÂ creativity and feminism. Audio
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Lorde shows NZ her slick, new superstar era
Lorde's Auckland homecoming is a big 'screw you' to those who ever (wrongly) called the Kiwi a 'one hit wonder'.
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The best seat in the house
Pianist and vocal coach Rosemary Barnes is the "official accompanist" at this year's Nicholas Tarling Aria Competition on at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau this Sunday. Audio
In Depth
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Youth motocross in focus as Coroner orders joint inquest
The deaths of four young riders over two years will be examined together, with the inquest expected to place the safety of the sport under scrutiny.
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What went wrong at New Zealand Cricket?
In a flurry of open dispute, NZ Cricket lost its chief executive. But still, none of the disagreements have been resolved.
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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.
What You Need to Know
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Why are cicadas so darned loud this time of year?
1 minute agoExplainer - It's the season, and you can't miss the buzzy chorus. How do these insects make so much noise - and is it dangerous?
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What can you do if the weather terrifies you?
Explainer - We've already had more weather emergencies in 2026 than all of last year. How do you cope with the stress and anxiety?
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What happens next for NZ Post?
Explainer - It's closing service counters and cutting delivery days. What does the future of mail look like? Audio
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How fake NZ news pages are swamping Facebook with AI slop
Analysis - "Fake NZ news" pages are bombarding social media with misleading slop, including using AI to animate photos of a teenage landslide victim. Audio
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Comment & Analysis
Why racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws
Analysis: Despite the harm it is known to cause to a significant number of New Zealanders, the gambling industry as a whole is commonly defended for itsâŠ
Wired for power: The geopolitics of subsea cables in the South China Sea
Analysis: Control of undersea fibre-optic cables, the arteries of the global internet, has become the new frontline in the battle for digital power.
Is is time NZ had an anti-corruption agency?
New Zealand's score has been falling for a decade, even as its position near the top holds, Matevz Raskovic writes.
Wellington's catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems
Public concern over the total failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on Wellington's south coast has been growing, despite this week's announcement⊠Video