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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
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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 looks into global flying habits
As to be expected, there has been a focus on flying this COP26, including on leaders taking private jets to get to the event this week. Nxt week there will be a focus on greening transportation - this… 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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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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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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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
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Lockdown: Delta outbreak raises the stakes
Audio 21 Aug 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch details the latest Covid-19 outbreak, the government's response, and how that's been received by the public and… Audio
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The double standard in the bike bridge backlash
A proposed walk and cycle bridge over the Waitematā provoked a furious media backlash over the goverment's wasteful spending. Why don't roading projects get the same treatment? Audio
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Aotearoa referendum debate fuels racist abuse
Audio 14 Aug 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Long Form Journalist Te Aniwa Hurihanganui explores the harm caused when politicians question Māori values and language. Audio
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Relocation of Churchill painting at Parliament proves contentious
Interior decorating has proved contentious at Parliament today with the National Party decrying the relocation of a Winston Churchill portrait as deeply offensive.
The Greens say the Opposition… Audio
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Focus on Politics: Conversion therapy
Legislation banning gay conversion therapy, a practice described as monstrous and traumatising, is making its way through Parliament but not everyone is on board. Audio
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Parliament’s week: Some business, some personal
MPs return to the big House with a first week that promises debates on both government policy and personal projects, including on alcohol, budgets, tax rates, the Family Court, and conversion therapy.
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Louisa & Louise: How to member’s bill
Louisa Wall and Louise Upston discuss how MPs choose, devise, draft, and champion their own member's bills. Audio
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Gay law reform: a tactics masterclass
Thirty five years later, Fran Wilde and Trevor Mallard discuss the campaign, strategy and tactics involved in the 1985-86 campaign to legalise gay sex. Audio
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Hate speech debate gets mired in politics
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Reporter Anneke Smith explores how the conversation on hate speech shifted - from an effort to curb terrorism to a political bunfight - and what the… Audio
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New journalism fund's first projects unveiled
The first tranche of the government’s $55m journalism Fund has been allocated - against a backdrop of criticism it could skew reporting of political issues. Māori journalism projects and a new… Audio
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Focus on Politics: NZ’s not-so-healthy homes
The Government is feeling the heat from those left in the cold. RNZ political reporter Charlie Dreaver takes stock of New Zealand's not-so-healthy homes and the standards meant to improve them. Audio