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How AI is affecting research, Dr Ally Gibson's experience
23 Apr 2024In 2021 Dr Ally Gibson launched a research project which required participants to submit short stories in response to a prompt about dating.To find out more about how AI ruined her research Dr Ally… Audio
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Bangers to Bluff fundraiser for MS raises $100,000
23 Apr 2024The annual Bangers to Bluff rally concluded this week raising around $100k for the Multiple Sclerosis society. One of this years drivers Rosemary Hedge talks to Jesse about the 2024 event. Audio
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Govt urged to slow down on gang crackdown
A bill which would ban gang insignia and give police greater powers to stop gang members congregating is being considered by Parliament's Justice Select Committee on Tuesday. Political reporter Katie… Audio
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Wairoa mayor Craig Little on storm response inquiry
23 Apr 2024The Wairoa District in northern Hawkes Bay was hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle - left completely cut off with no power, communications or roading links. Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Midday Rural News for 23 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 23 April 2024
23 Apr 2024The World Anti-Doping Agency has fired back at criticism over its handling of 23 positive tests from Chinese swimmers that the head of the US Anti-Doping Agency called a potential cover-up. Audio
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Criminal trial of Donald Trump begins in New York
In a packed courtroom, the People of the State of New York versus Donald J Trump has officially got underway. New York correspondent William Denselow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Inquiry into North Island storms shows emergency management system is broken
23 Apr 2024An inquiry into last year's North Island storms shows the emergency management system is broken, not fit for purpose, and in some places, it completely failed people. Emergency management Minister… Audio
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Sports-chat with Marc Hinton
23 Apr 2024Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge is ruling out sacking coach Rob Penney mid-season, despite the team sitting at the bottom of the table. In league, the Warriors' wheels are wobbling heading… Audio
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NZ's response to 'significant' migration levels
23 Apr 2024Stats NZ figures in the year to January show more than 250,000 people arrived in New Zealand. Massey University Professor Paul Spoonley says the volume of arrivals has contributed a significant net… Audio
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Business commentator Victoria Young
23 Apr 2024A Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora commissioned report warns of extreme pressure on New Zealand's aged care sector. Audio
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Around the motu: Che Baker in Invercargill
23 Apr 2024Stuff's Southland Editor Che Baker looks at Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark's apology for his interview with comedian Guy Williams. Audio
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Book review: Girl of the Mountains by Trish McCormack
23 Apr 2024Elisabeth Easther reviews Girl of the Mountains by Trish McCormack published by Glacier Press Audio
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Nick Stride on why his family fled Russia and went into hiding
23 Apr 2024British construction worker Nick Stride was working in Moscow in 1998 to help build the British embassy there. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 April
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his government's decision to bring back the Three Strikes law, hospice leaders are calling for changes to the End of Life Choice act… Audio
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USA correspondent Ron Elving
23 Apr 2024Ron looks at the US$95b of military assistance approved for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which passed with broad bipartisan support. Audio
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Roading experts discuss Government's big maintenance plans
23 Apr 2024The Government is planning to spend billions of dollars on new roads under a transport plan proposed last month. Audio
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A leading youth advocate is worried boot camp kids will end up without support
23 Apr 2024A leading youth advocate is concerned young people sent to boot camps will come out the other end without crucial support. Audio
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Emergency management system has 'significant shortcomings' - inquiry
23 Apr 2024An inquiry into the response to last year's catastrophic North Island storms that killed 15 people has found the country's emergency management system is not fit for purpose. Audio
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Calls for action to curb fast fashion waste
23 Apr 2024Clothing production has doubled in the last fifteen years to more than one hundred 100 billion units per year, with Chinese company Shein adding anywhere from 2000 to 10,000 new items to its store… Audio
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NZ speedgolfer sets unofficial world record
23 Apr 2024The world's best speedgolfer, New Zealander Jamie Reid, won the national speedgolf title at Fitzroy Golf Club near New Plymouth at the weekend. Jamie Reid spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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South Auckland home achieves highest possible climate-friendly rating for a house
23 Apr 2024A three-bedroom, two bathroom home in South Auckland has achieved the highest possible climate-friendly rating for a house. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson visited the home. Audio
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Small community in Selwyn fights to save homes
23 Apr 2024Residents of a small Selwyn community say they will keep fighting to save their homes after being told they must vacate them by 2039. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
