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Assisted dying two years on: is access equal for everyone?
Audio 11 Dec 2023Since November 2021 terminally ill New Zealanders have had the right to seek a medically assisted death, provisioned by the End of Life Choice Act. Since then, from more than 1400 applicants, 565… Audio
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Sliding backwards on human rights
A 75 year old UN declaration still holds sway over New Zealand's legislation and conduct. But the Human Rights Commission sees threats around the corner. Audio
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Ngahuia Harrison: the consequences of cannibal capitalism on the land
In her major exhibition Coastal Cannibals at City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi, with a camera, Ngahuia Harrison offers different views on our landscape than we are used to seeing in a frame. She… Audio
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Family hope death of cyclist is a reminder of drink-driving dangers
Audio 8 Dec 2023The family of a man killed by a winery worker while cycling to Christchurch for his first grandchild's baby shower hope his death serves as a reminder of the dangers of drink-driving.
Andrew Milne… Audio
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IRD calls for $2 billion of Covid business loans to be paid back
More than 10,000 businesses have defaulted on $177 million worth of loans given out as part of the previous government's Covid support package. Two years on from the pandemic, IRD's now calling for… Video, Audio
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Police minister sets expectations for commissioner around law & order
The police commisioner has been put is on notice, with the government outlining its expectations around law and order. In a letter to Andrew Coster the new police minister Mark Mitchell says the force… Video, Audio
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Philippa Gregory: telling the stories of women missing from history
For centuries, the experiences of women have been overlooked in history books exclusively written, edited and published by men, says best-selling British writer Phillipa Gregory. “[Recorded… Audio
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Our nation-wide booze battle
What's wrong with being a functioning alcoholic? And when booze has such a high visual profile in our society, why is there so much judgement when people fall foul of their own limits? Audio
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Review: The Old Oak
Dan Slevin reviewsThe Old Oak, 87-year-old director Ken Loach's latest film about a clash of cultures in an English village. Audio
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Fighting for justice for victims of romance scams
Audio 5 Dec 2023It was a story of love and deception so extraordinary it became a hit Netflix documentary. 'The Tinder Swindler', the story of Simon Leviev - a prolific romance scammer - was shocking in scale, with… Audio
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Demonised cold meds back on the chemist shop shelves
After a 12-year ban that was completely ineffective in stopping the manufacture of methamphetamine, the government is going to allow pseudoephedrine products to be sold over the counter again. Audio
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Exploring 'spiritual' connections to the land
Do you have a favourite place? Would you describe your connection as "spiritual"? For Michaela Richards, a PhD student at Victoria University, that place is Mt Taranaki. Inspired by the mountains soon… Audio
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Man accused of stealing Covid-19 data to spend night behind bars
The Corrections Minister is confident the country's jails will be properly staffed and able to take on as many prisoners as needed as the government gets tough on crime. National coalition deals… Video, Audio
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Health Minister Shane Reti defends government's plan to scrap smokefree legislation
The new government's plan to walk back some smoke free laws will be a huge blow to cancer prevention, as well as costing thousands of lives and billions of dollars according to health advocates. But… Video, Audio
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What are the common legal headaches for Kiwis?
Citizens Advice Bureau deputy chief executive Andrew Hubbard joins Kathryn to look at a new report done by Otago University's Civil Justice Centre into the most common legal problems experienced by… Audio
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The Week in Detail: Congestion, divorce, and toxic algae
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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Global leaders pressured to do more for the climate-displaced
Global leaders pressured to do more for climate-displaced communities. Audio
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Is a rethink needed on meth?
Meth dealers in New Zealand are driving increasingly sophisticated and profitable operations, so much so that police now call them "criminal business entities". Audio
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Tensions rise at Auckland council over planned carpark sale
Today the Governing Body at Auckland Council met to go over plans to sell the city's downtown carpark. The building has been a sore spot for the council, with a number of central city groups objecting… Audio
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Boat ban possible as algae takes over
Auckland's aquatic backyard and prime fishing grounds are weed-deep in trouble from exotic caulerpa, a fast-spreading algae that smothers everything in its path. Audio
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Blended families urged to sort their wills
Audio 21 Nov 2023We all know that we should get our acts together and write a will to take care not just of our financials but also for the wellbeing of any children - for blended families, this is even more… Audio
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Helping Northlanders navigate the legal system
Audio 21 Nov 2023In Whangarei, young lawyer Keegan Jones has set up a clinic for people who may need legal help but are unsure where to start. Since graduating with a double Bachelor's degree in law and commerce last… Audio
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Divorce, remarriage, inheritance, and outdated laws
Family disputes are getting increasingly complex and costly to unravel. There's agreement on updating the law, but actual changes have stalled. Audio
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Review: His Favourite Graves, Paul Cleaves
With books translated into more than 20 languages, Paul Cleave's fans include crime fiction superstars like Lee Child, Meg Gardiner, Tom Wood and Mark Billingham, writes Greg Fleming.
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Two years on: The 'Drug & Substance Checking Act 2021'
Audio 16 Nov 2023It's two years since the "Drug & Substance Checking Act 2021" was passed by parliament. That act made us one of the first countries in the world to make drug testing explicitly legal. It's no longer a… Audio
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DIY funeral: How does it work and could it save you money?
Death and Taxes; apparently the two certainities of life and both could cost you big time. A report from the Funeral Directors Association shows a growing number of New Zealanders are chosing… Audio
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Expert calls for protest laws to be reviewed
A legal expert says New Zealand's protest laws need to be reviewed to make sure they're still fit for purpose.
It comes as many countries grapple with how to deal with climate protestors fairly.
New… Audio
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Pro-choice advocates in Guam 'elated' over anti-abortion law
Pro-choice advocates in Guam 'elated' over anti-abortion law. Audio
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Karangahape Road businesses unhappy over removal of car parks
Businesses along Auckland's Karangahape Road say they are looking at taking take legal action against plans to strip out car parking.
From Monday, all car parking along the road will be gone, but… Audio
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Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles takes employer to court
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles and the University of Auckland are disputing how much of her work talking about Covid-19 was done as a celebrity, rather than an academic.
The associate professor is… Audio