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Solomons PM wants history of tensions rewritten
Solomons PM wants history of tensions rewritten
29 Jun 2017The Solomon Islands prime minister has called on academics to rewrite their analyses of the causes of the country's ethnic tensions and the role of leaders - including himself - during that period.
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The Wireless discuss Gin Wigmore's new single and her disillusionment with the music industry
The Wireless discuss Gin Wigmore's new single and her disillusionment with the music industry
Wigmore is back from a seven-year hiatus with new single Hallow Fate.
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Flying Solo - Tamsyn's story
Flying Solo - Tamsyn's story
28 Jun 2017Single-working parent Tamsyn Matchett knows a thing or two about being discriminated against, especially overcoming the stigma around being a 'brown, solo-mum'. Audio, Gallery
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Can you float your troubles away?
Can you float your troubles away?
In part five of Healthy or Hoax, Carol Hirschfeld gives flotation pods a try to see whether they could be an answer for those looking to de-stress. Video, Audio
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Chuck Berry's swansong
Chuck Berry's swansong
27 Jun 2017Nick Bollinger discusses Chuck Berry's first new release in 38 years - Chuck. Audio
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Why the White Ferns are worth celebrating
Why the White Ferns are worth celebrating
The White Ferns have a great shot at winning the Cricket World Cup. Here’s why you should be watching, writes Max Towle.
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'We're not a five-star hotel'
'We're not a five-star hotel'
28 Jun 2017The head of a marae, accused by US interns working for the Labour Party of offering sub-standard accommodation, says he's been forced to defend his mana. Video, Audio
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Aging in a youth obsessed industry
Aging in a youth obsessed industry
28 Jun 2017After a lifetime of telling other people's stories as the President of HBO Documentary, Sheila Nevins is ready to get personal and tell her own. Audio
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NZ's 500,000 missing patients
NZ's 500,000 missing patients
29 Jun 2017Brighter Future? - Half a million people say they can't afford to see a family doctor because of the cost, and that number refuses to fall.
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The hidden story of an Australian disaster - Montevideo Maru
The hidden story of an Australian disaster - Montevideo Maru
29 Jun 2017A number of events have been held to mark the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the Montevideo Maru in 1942, but an Australian historian says far too little is known about Australia's worst maritime disaster. Audio
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Shake your money-maker
Shake your money-maker
Young New Zealanders are showing they care, by pushing for change at the companies they invest in and support, The Wireless reports.
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Just announced: Andy C and Shapeshifter among the lineup for Northern Bass
Just announced: Andy C and Shapeshifter among the lineup for Northern Bass
29 Jun 2017The Northland festival is in its seventh year, with arguably its best lineup yet.
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On safari for the commonly spotted Lions fan
On safari for the commonly spotted Lions fan
28 Jun 2017The common Lions fan is distinctive and easy to find in their natural habitat - the pub - nursing wounds and drinks at 11am on a Tuesday, writes Emile Donovan.
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Review: Hanson at the Auckland Town Hall
Review: Hanson at the Auckland Town Hall
29 Jun 2017RNZ Music's Zoe George went to see her childhood idols Hanson perform at Auckland's Town Hall. She wished she'd brought her earplugs. Video, Audio
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'A pretty good impression of a post-Radiohead, post-rock band'
'A pretty good impression of a post-Radiohead, post-rock band'
27 Jun 2017Mercury prize-winners Alt-J have released an album that seems to travel between time zones, says Nick Bollinger. Audio
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Bringing island fables to life
Bringing island fables to life
28 Jun 2017Lisala Halapua is an Auckland writer and illustrator whose first children's book is a finalist in the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults best first book award. Audio
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The difficult art of signing music
The difficult art of signing music
28 Jun 2017This week at Auckland's Civic Theatre, West Side Story will be translated into sign language, so deaf audience members can enjoy the show. Video, Audio
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Southern island sanctuary for rare birds
Southern island sanctuary for rare birds
29 Jun 2017Putauhinu is a remarkable sanctuary island, and its story is one of loss, renewal and conservation in action, writes Alison Ballance. Video, Audio, Gallery
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Helping deaf people hear music
Helping deaf people hear music
28 Jun 2017This week at Auckland's Civic Theatre, West Side Story will be translated into sign language, so deaf audience members can enjoy the show. Kelly Hodgins explains. Video, Audio
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Brighter Future? A cancer stalemate
Brighter Future? A cancer stalemate
28 Jun 2017Despite new treatments and programmes, the number of cancer cases has continued to climb since 2008. Health correspondent Karen Brown reports on a persistent threat.
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'Don't be afraid of AI'
'Don't be afraid of AI'
27 Jun 2017To create a future we'd want to live in we need a picture in our heads that isn't dystopian, says the founder of Wired magazine Kevin Kelly. Audio
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'What we are doing to this planet is deadly'
'What we are doing to this planet is deadly'
27 Jun 2017Legendary conservationist Dame Jane Goodall's passion for the natural world is undimmed at the age of 83. She talks to Kathryn Ryan about how individual choices can make a difference. Video, Audio
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Given up on buying a home? Here's what to do
Given up on buying a home? Here's what to do
Expert advice on what to do with your money when the quarter-acre dream is crushed.
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Alt J: A pretty good impression of a post-Radiohead, post-rock band
Alt J: A pretty good impression of a post-Radiohead, post-rock band
27 Jun 2017Mercury prize-winners Alt-J have released an album that seems to travel between time zones, says Nick Bollinger. Audio