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Just fed-up farmers? Or 'radical right in gumboots'?
Groundswell took over about 70 centres nationwide - briefly and pretty peacefully - in last weekend’s Mother of All Protests. But the picture the media painted of who they really are and what they… Audio
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Collins, National's nuclear option, self destructs
Audio 27 Nov 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch delineates the nuclear destruction of Judith Collins' leadership and assesses the fallout. Audio
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Pressure on ahead of National Party caucus meeting today - Commentator
National's leader Judith Collins has demoted Simon Bridges after an accusation he made offensive comments to a National MP who RNZ understands is Jacqui Dean.
The shock news came in a media release… Audio
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Intensive care: Can New Zealand weather the surge?
Audio 20 Nov 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson and Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn examine New Zealand's ICU and health capacity as Covid-19 spreads, and elimination shifts to… Audio
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Alina Chan: finding the origins of Covid-19
The origin of Covid-19 still remains a mystery that may never be solved. Was it the result of a spillover from animals to humans, or the result of a lab leak? The idea that the SARS-CoV-2 virus could… Audio
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Reality check: Cabinet not in charge
A recent protest placard said "The Red Queen Shall Not Reign Supreme". That may have been intended as an insult and a demand but it actually just describes parliamentary democracy. Audio
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All journalists are climate reporters now
The climate talks in Glasgow are the big global story right now - but it doesn't always feel like it in our news. A climate change reporter tells Mediawatch every journalist should now be one too -… Audio
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Tu Neill: presenting a window into a Japanese whaling village
Ayukawa is a remote village that sits on the southern tip of the Oshika Peninsula in northeastern Japan. Once a prominent whaling town, the decline in demand for whale meat coupled with the… Video, Audio
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Family Court frustrations stoke calls for deeper change
Audio 13 Nov 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Reporter Anneke Smith looks into the Family Court system as it nears its 40-year anniversary. Audio
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COP26: Renewed focus on who should pick up climate change bill
Deciding who picks up the bill for the devastation of climate change is a central issue at the COP26 UN climate summit in Glasgow.
As RNZ Climate Reporter Hamish Cardwell reports, huge sums of money… Audio
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Party People | Season 2 | Trailer
WATCH: Party People Season 2 Trailer
Māori Politics show Party People returns for 26 episodes - broadcast on RNZ National and released as a live Visual Podcast from 9 November. Video -
Will traffic lights see Covid hitting the gas?
Audio 6 Nov 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson hits the brakes and looks ahead to the traffic light system, and what it means for Covid-19 in New Zealand. Audio
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COP26: Focus turns to absent China
COP26, has been focussing on China's rising emissions, and absence from the summit.
Zihan Xuan is a Chinese National at COP26, working with the UNFCCC youth delegation.
He spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio
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Party People | Season 2 | Launches Tuesday 9 November
Māori Politics show Party People returns for 26 episodes - broadcast on RNZ National and released as a live Visual Podcast from 9 November.
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New Zealand's UK and EU free trade ambitions
Audio 31 Oct 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Reporter Katie Scotcher takes a deeper look at New Zealand's free trade ambitions with the UK and Europe. Audio
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Health reforms: diagnosis and second opinions
Parliament is considering a major health reform. We outline the symptoms, diagnoses and the treatment plans proposed by the different parties. Audio
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Swearing-in a Governor General: a photo essay
A photo essay from the formal swearing-in of our new Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro; and audio of the key speeches from the event. Audio
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Leaving lockdown at the traffic lights: Is New Zealand ready?
In Focus on politics, Is New Zealand ready to move to the new Covid future? Audio
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Focus on Politics: The road ahead for transport
In Focus on politics, Katie Scotcher explores the challenges and priorities in the inherently political transport sector. Audio
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Viral inequality and ganging up on Covid-19
Audio 9 Oct 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson takes politicians' temperature on Covid-19 and the economic response, and how that impacts efforts to combat inequality. Audio
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A week full of bills: what you need to know
After a busy week in Parliament we explain the new laws you need to know about, and the new bills you might want to comment on. Video, Audio
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Three waters: Councils tapping out as minister steams ahead
Audio 2 Oct 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson dives into the three waters debate, plumbing the depths of local governments' opposition to the centralisation of water… Audio
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Home isolation expansion by Christmas not ruled out - Hipkins
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has not ruled out the possibility home isolation could be available for more than businesspeople before Christmas.
"I wouldn't rule that out, although I don't… Video, Audio
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Collins’ snub startles media - but it cuts both ways
National's embattled leader surprised the media by spurning some interview opportunities this week - and the public exposure that would have come with them. But while political reporters often… Audio
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Focus on Politics: Is New Zealand moving away from elimination?
Focus on Politics, is New Zealand moving away from elimination? Audio
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Australia signs new defence partnership with UK and US
The new security pact between the US, UK and Australia has already been denounced by China as "irresponsible", "narrow minded" and a "cold war mentality". The AUKUS pact will see Australia build a… Audio
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Study shows Kiwis are more mindful about consumption
The Consumer Lifestyles Report (which has been running since 1979) was released from the University of Otago Business School this week. The report's aim is to provide insights into the lifestyles… Audio
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A budget week but covid questions
In a parliamentary week that was all about passing the budget, Question Time did not get the memo - it was all about Covid-19. Audio
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REVIEW: Three of the Best Musical Docuseries Streaming in NZ
The advent of streaming platforms has meant a rise in niche programming. And if you’re a music fan, that’s good news. Tony Stamp made the most of the latest lockdown to catch up on some of the music… Video
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Business Committee: the power behind the chamber
Collectively the MPs can make Parliament’s rules, but just a few of them can short circuit that and agree together what will happen. Audio