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'Let the world in' - Dame Fiona Kidman's advice for aspiring writers
The esteemed writer talks to Culture 101's Perlina Lau about how the six-month writers residency came to be, and why it's more necessary than ever.

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament

The city where visitors are encouraged to ‘eat till they’re bankrupt’

Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms

Nelson woman who stole $8k worth of supermarket items says 'maternal instinct kicked in'
The pantry was full and her children were hungry - but Ebony Rapana's actions have cost her.

'You couldn't get too close with anyone' - Behind the scenes with a top music critic
Veteran music journalist and writer Colin Hogg selects some of his favourite tracks for RNZ's The Mixtape and how music writing has changed in NZ.

Good News: Stories that cheered us up for the week 1-7 July
Lulu Sun's stunning Wimbledon success, a hangi start-up in Patea, Zumba with a 'Pasifika twist' and a grocery store odyssey across Aotearoa are among this week's feel-good stories from RNZ.

Green MP Darleen Tana spends 115 days suspended – half her political career
Today marks the 115th day since Green MP Darleen Tana was suspended from caucus amid allegations she is linked to migrant exploitation at her husband's company.

Tai Rawhiti to see major land management shift under new council plan
Gisborne District Council plans to designate high-erosion areas where farming and forestry must cease.

Sacked probation officer’s alleged spy links “a wake-up call”
Xu Shan was dismissed for unauthorised trawling through criminal files. A China analyst says the case deserves government scrutiny.

Voters in Tokyo cast ballots to decide whether to re-elect incumbent conservative as city's governor

Council and Defence Force collaborate on wastewater
Base Ohakea’s wastewater will be sent to the council-owned station and both organisations say it’s a cost-effective and long-term solution.

PNG minister charged with assault in Australia
Papua New Guinea's influential petroleum minister Jimmy Maladina has been charged with assault following an alleged "domestic dispute" in Australia, according to court documents.

Hamas says it's waiting for Israeli response on ceasefire proposal
It's now been five days since the Palestinian group accepted a key part of a U.S. plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

The Latest | France begins pivotal runoff elections that could propel the far right to power

Oamaru pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle
Part of State Highway 1 is closed and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

Singers descend on Auckland for World Choir Games
More than 10,000 singers from around the world are the city tomorrow for what is known as the Olympics of singing.

Joe Biden's personal doctor met with Parkinson's expert - report
The revelation comes amid speculation over the 81-year-old's cognitive abilities and calls for him to step down from the presidential race.

The elephant in the room
The corrugated elephant that once stood atop famed Invercargill cafe Zookeepers now stands tall in Invercargill Central, and locals are delighted.

Mission cuts the ribbon on new Blenheim housing development
Six families will have a new roof over their head this week with the opening of new townhouses by the Christchurch Methodist Mission.

Mystics dispatch Steel to move into third place
Grace Nweke accounted for 40 of her team’s goals in the rout.

She inspired me: Granddaughter of slain teacher becomes teacher herself
Inspired by her murdered nana, Lois Dear, Renee Armstrong is teaching the next generation.

How can New Zealand shape the sheep of the future?
Animal welfare, profitability and the right to farm are among the issues facing sheep breeders at this year's forum, attendees tell RNZ's Country Life.