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Labor wins 2022 Australian federal election, Morrison out
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has conceded to Anthony Albanese, who will return Labor from the political wilderness to government in Australia, seizing power from the Coalition.
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Are we facing an international energy crisis?
The world is not just seeing high oil prices, it is at the beginning of a fully-fledged energy crisis, a Cambridge University professor tells RNZ. Audio
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When art triumphs over fame: Dimmer's 'I Believe You are a Star' turns 21
Twenty-one years after the launch of Dimmer's sensational 'I Believe You are a Star', Shayne Carter and drummer Gary Sullivan recount the stories that led to its creation. Audio
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Thames-Coromandel mayor denies anti-vax controversy behind retirement
Thames-Coromandel mayor Sandra Goudie has denied controversy around her anti-vaccine stance is behind her decision to not stand for the role in the next local election.
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Key Coverage
- Covid-19 in NZ in numbers
- Is Long Covid a new type of chronic fatigue syndrome?
- How do we protect our youngest against Covid-19?
The Briefing
New Zealand
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Dozens of small quakes in three weeks under Lake Taupō
21 May 2022A swarm of 84 small earthquakes has softly shaken Lake Taupō over the past three weeks.
Auckland's southern motorway to close overnight for bridge demolition
Gusty cold blasts to continue for days
Covid-19
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Covid-19 update: 6635 new community cases, six deaths
21 May 2022There have been six further deaths and another 6635 community cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today.
Southland Hospital wards remain closed to visitors
Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor Sandra Goudie to step down
Business
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My Food Bag profit jumps to $20m
20 May 2022My Food Bag said it delivered more than 18 million meals across the year, and saw its profit jump more than eightfold.
Ryman Healthcare reports 13.6% increase in full year profit
Oceania aged care provider sees full year growth with $61.1m net profit
Pacific
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Vanuatu still in Gina's grip
Tropical Cyclone Gina continues to impact on Vanuatu, moving southeast through the country's southern islands.
RSE scheme needs an overhaul - Green Party MP
News in Brief from around the Pacific Saturday 21st May
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Looking for My Boy with Marlon Williams
Special guest presenter Marlon Williams takes listeners on a one-hour musical journey into the songs and artists that have inspired his brand-new single ‘My Boy’. Audio
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How 'sneaker culture' can boost the South Auckland community
Christian Prescott runs Aotearoa's first sneaker-cleaning business and the charity Clean for a Cause. Video, Audio
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How can we make democracy better?
Raising the Bar Home Edition - Philosophy professor Matheson Russell explores different models of democracy. His pick? Sortition. Video, Audio
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The All Black rainbow: Facing the challenge of inclusion in rugby
If New Zealand rugby makes its inclusivity goals, the event of the 'first gay All Black' will be nothing out of the ordinary, Jamie Wall writes.
In Case You Missed It
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The week in Detail: Volcanoes, elections, shipping and apples
21 May 2022The Detail looks at the explosive force behind the Tonga volcanic eruption, the ease of pulling products out of Russia, and NZ's role in Timor Leste's…
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Focus on Politics: A Budget searching for balance
21 May 2022Podcast - This Budget needed to tackle health and climate while delivering cost-of-living relief. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch assesses the… Audio
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RSE scheme exploitation: 'There's a real fear for the boys'
21 May 2022Pacific Island RSE workers are being neglected, mistreated and exploited in New Zealand, according to a submission reviewed by a Parliament select committee.
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Missile shaped fish screen hits the Rangitata River
A state-of-the art fish screening facility in mid-Canterbury prevents fish from entering the Rangitata diversion race intake at Klondyke and being swept into… Audio
RNZ Music
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Hymns on Sunday, 22 May 2022
1 minute agoThis week's programme begins with a hymn that’s been covered by the likes of Neil Diamond, Judy Collins, Kenny Rogers, and maybe most famously by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) in the 1970s: Morning has broken. Audio
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NZ Music Month: Kiwis taking flight
On Inside Out, Nick Tipping checks out local jazz musicians who have made it big overseas. Featured artists include legends Mike Nock, Alan Broadbent, and Judy Bailey; established artists Mark de Clive-Lowe and Myele Manzanza; and exciting young stars Eilish Wilson and Hamish Smith. Audio
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Wellington Jazz Festival 2021: Sun Song Suites (Part 1)
Pōneke bass player Umar Zakaria uses the timeless influence of the sun for his Sun Song Suites, a set of concerts performed over a single day at the appropriate time: Dawn, Daylight, Twilight and Night. Have a listen to Dawn and Daylight here. Audio
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Budget should recognise wellbeing role of the arts
Opinion - The past two years have made it impossible to ignore the problem in Aotearoa New Zealand's arts sector. The pandemic has been brutal, with venues shut, festivals cancelled and audiences staying home.
In Depth
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‘Communication gap’ blamed after toddler kept in hospital unnecessarily
A chronically-ill toddler was unduly kept in hospital for months and her mother asked to abandon Covid-19 isolation to come in and nurse her. The child picked…
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I was raped, then ruined by the systems that were supposed to help me
She was raped by an ex-boyfriend, then further traumatised by her interactions with colleagues, police and ACC.
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Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers
Track the latest Covid-19 data in New Zealand.
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First interview: Man kept as slave in NZ speaks out
He was lured to New Zealand with promises of money and a better life, but instead he was kept as a slave, repeatedly assaulted and cut off from his family. For…
What You Need to Know
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Australia-New Zealand refugee resettlement deal: What you need to know
Explainer - What is the Australia New Zealand refugee resettlement deal and why has it been agreed after nearly a decade? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
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RNZ-TVNZ public media shake-up: What you need to know
Explainer - What's the government doing with RNZ and TVNZ - and why? RNZ is here to clear it all up. Audio
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Measuring and reporting Covid-19 deaths: What you need to know
With so many Covid-19 deaths being recorded, how are they measured and reported? And how will the coming weeks look in terms of reported deaths? RNZ is here to…
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The Covid-19 Deltacron variant: What you need to know
Explainer - There's a new Covid-19 variant making headlines around the world - Deltacron. Whatever you may think about that name, it's exactly what it sounds…
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Week in politics - The Budget and the ERP: How they went down
Analysis - It was the government's biggest week of the year with the Budget and the Emissions Reduction Plan coming out, and neither was given much of a…
Budget 2022 does little to stop NZ 'going backwards'
Analysis - Since Grant Robertson became Minister of Finance, government spending has gone up 68 percent. Granting everybody's wishes may be fun, but Brigitte…
Diabetes and Me: Can I still eat carbohydrates?
What exactly are carbohydrates and why am I so scared of them, asks Megan Whelan in this week's Diabetes and Me. Turns out, they're not that scary after all.
Alarmed by Solomon Islands-China pact, NZ finds its voice on security
Opinion - NZ has long been seen as the moderate, even absent, voice on China in the "Five Eyes" alliance, but its tone on security and Beijing's presence in the…