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Pacific Waves for Friday 29 April 2022
Audio 29 Apr 2022Chinese company fined for environmental damages in Fiji; CNMI governor Ralph Torres' impeachment stirring political rivalries in CNMI; And we talk with the people working to make a Vanuatu island the… Audio
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Regional security weighs on Ardern's Asia trade trip
Audio 23 Apr 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson looks past the spectacle of Ardern's first official trip since Covid-19 to the geopolitical tensions beneath. Audio
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Supply chain protection focus for Ardern in Singapore
Shoring up the supply chain between New Zealand and Singapore has been on Jacinda Ardern's agenda on the final day of her trip there.
The PM and her Singaporean counterpart have pledged to protect… Video, Audio
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Missing voices in media marking the switch to Orange
The easing of restrictions on pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants after the Covid traffic light went 'Orange' this week was celebrated by media urging us to 'put on our dancing shoes'. Owners and… Audio
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Police: The unenviable portfolio
Ministers of the crown may seem powerful, but the reality of their roles vary greatly. Some are endowed with great influence, some others just come with blame. Audio
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Finding solutions to Russia's Putin in diplomacy and law
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson examines the state of play in Ukraine, and the legal and political instruments being brought to bear against Russia. Audio
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Media merger raises stakes for NZ journalism
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, the government is pressing ahead with its planned mega media merger. Political reporter Katie Scotcher explores what it will mean for RNZ and TVNZ, as well the… Audio
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Kevin Rudd: Detainment of refugees ‘an act of monumental cruelty’
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is accusing the current Australian government of creating a political vacuum in the Pacific region by neglecting their needs and concerns. Rudd recently… Audio
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Russia's war, New Zealand's sanctions, and the question of China
Audio 17 Mar 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson interrogates the ramifications for New Zealand of Russia's war against Ukraine. Audio
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Cost of living crisis: Luxon's cuts put Labour on guard
Audio 12 Mar 2022National's tax plan, and the highest inflation in decades has the government feeling the pinch. Political Editor Jane Patterson counts the costs for both parties. Audio
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Davos Man: the billionaires who looted the world's economies
"Davos Man: a member of the global billionaire class that controls the majority of the world's wealth". In his new book, New York Times global economics correspondent Peter S. Goodman contends that… Audio
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Covid-19 convoy conundrum confronts news editors
Covid skeptics occupied Parliament grounds this week under the banner of ‘freedom’ - and many other things. Did media coverage amplify their fringe views? Should media do more to understand them and… Audio
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Yola: "This record is trying to trick you into empathy"
Yola is a Bristol-born, Nashville based musician and singer who blurs the boundaries between soul, country, and disco, and is earning high praise for it – her second album Stand For Myself, produced… Video, Audio
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Border breakthrough: Ending the siege of Fortress New Zealand
Audio 5 Feb 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch recounts the siege of Fortress New Zealand and reckons with its reconnection to the world. Audio
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National Party 'back', Luxon tells caucus retreat
The National Party is 'back' - or at least that's the message Christopher Luxon delivered at the party's caucus retreat in Queenstown today.
MPs descended on the resort town this morning where they… Video, Audio
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Red light and rapid antigen requisition
Audio 29 Jan 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson assesses the government's readiness for the Omicron variant. Audio
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Jon Sopel: covering a political world in flux
Very few people have seen as much news unfold in front of them as journalist, correspondent and editor Jon Sopel. Jon joined the BBC in 1983. He's been the chief political correspondent for BBC News… Audio
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An end-of-year chat with the minor party leaders
In Focus on politics, RNZ's political team catch up with the minor party leaders to discuss 2021, potential allies, and Covid-19. Audio
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A sit-down with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
Audio 11 Dec 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch talks with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about the year that's been. Video, Audio
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Luxon's National caucus reshuffle - what you need to know
National's new leader Christopher Luxon has shaken up the caucus, unveiling a new front-bench with new faces and a new focus.
He's demoted his predecessor Judith Collins, stripping her of any… Audio
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The Sampler: French For Rabbits, Jason Isbell, FABLE
Tony Stamp marvels at the new album by Whanganui-a-Tara folk outfit French for Rabbits, and a deeply spiritual EP from anonymous South Auckland artist FABLE, while Elliott Childs assesses a… Audio
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A sit-down with National leader Christopher Luxon
Audio 4 Dec 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to National's leader Chris Luxon in his new office to assess what his leadership will look like. Video, Audio
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National's new leader Christopher Luxon talks to Checkpoint
Relatively new entrant to Parliament, former Unilever and Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon has landed the job as leader of the National Party.
The situation vacant sign when up last week when Judith… Video, 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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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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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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Chlöe Swarbrick's concerns for rental sector
1.5 million New Zealander's are renting and pay a higher percentage of their income on housing than property owners do. Green party MP Chlöe Swarbrick is worried about much more than privacy for… Audio