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Opinion - The hypothesis that cannabis is a "gateway" to harder drugs has been largely debunked, but it sure as heck is a gateway to prison, writes Michele A'Court.

The complete collection of The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special sketches.

Although serious food allergies are on rise, parents can a build a child's food allergy tolerance even before their birth, a Sydney-based gastroenterologist says. Audio

The Labour coalition government promised to address ballooning house prices and help aspiring home buyers take the first step. Eva Corlett looks at whether it has kept its promise.

A Wellington-based start-up is using algae, pineapple husks, ocean plastic, bamboo and merino wool to make shoes it says are world's most sustainable. Audio

RNZ Music is stoked to present the new single and video from Auckland-based, UK-born newcomer Deryk. 'Goodtimes' is from Deryk's debut EP Womb, which is out today.

Caucus rates a fired-up leaders' debate as Collins looks to bring voters 'home', while Winston Peters rages as he's 'exonerated'. Video, Audio

The psychological affects of life within the free market enslaves us to distortions about how we value ourselves, others and possessions, says best-selling American author Eula Biss. Audio

The Detail - Wellington is trying to prepare for its projected population growth, but potential housing developments are being held up by efforts to preserve heritage buildings. Audio

Healthy, enjoyable sustainable eating does not need to be difficult or time-consuming Chelsea Winter says in her new book is called Supergood. Audio

Political debates are being made more difficult because a shared frame of reference over what is a fact hardly exists, says the head of New Zealand's debating body. Audio

Our Changing World - When is the Covid-19 vaccine coming? Will it work? William Ray talks to NZ experts charting our path towards immunity. Audio

It’s holiday film fun time and Robert De Niro stars in The War With Grandpa which sees young Peter determined to get his room back from an interloper. Video, Audio

Donald Trump has asked aides to carry out unlawful acts, offering them a Presidential pardon as a “get out of jail” card, a former staffer says. Audio

Artists including Ladi6, Ria Hall, and Trinity Roots will join the 41 acts that were set to play this year’s event, which was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Detail - It's the annual story - orchardists can't get enough fruit pickers at harvest time. Now, with borders closed, the situation is even more dire. Audio

A Singaporean New Zealander is working on this country's first Asian cabaret. Voices finds out what that will look like. Audio

An Antarctic glacier the size of Great Britain is melting at an alarming rate, according to new research. Audio, Gallery

Sarah Wilson, founder of the I Quit Sugar empire, chucked in all and went on three-year hiking expedition across eight countries to try and understand how to live more meaningfully in an ever more anxious world. Audio

Robin Allison envisioned an alternative way of living in the early 90s and now the Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood in Ranui, West Auckland is a thriving, co-housing community. Audio, Gallery

RNZ Music is proud to present the new song and live vid from honey-voiced alt-country musician Ebony Lamb. ‘Midnight’ is the first hint of what’s to come on Ebony’s forthcoming solo debut.

The next major pandemic could be inflicted by terrorists unleashing a bio-engineered virus on to the world, according to distinguished fellow at Harvard Law School, Vivek Wadwha. Audio

Performing music is a key to happiness for Māori musician Pere Wihongi who has also been supporting this week's Mental Health Awareness Week. Audio

Some of Aotearoa's biggest hip hop artists are giving back to their communities, using music to connect with at-risk youths, juvenile offenders, or those struggling with mental health. Audio