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‘Just cherish them’
‘Just cherish them’
2 Apr 2020Nine-year-old Scorpfield Wichman Anthony was killed by his grandfather. He has never before been named. At the request of his mother, we now give him a voice. This is how she wants her boy to be remembered.
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Wellington mayoral candidates come face to face in debate
Wellington mayoral candidates come face to face in debate
17 Sep 2019Watch - Incumbent Wellington mayor Justin Lester is facing off against veteran councillor Andy Foster and first-term councillor Diane Calvert for RNZ Morning Report's Wellington mayoralty debate. Video, Audio
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RWC: Mischief, casualties and the 'magnificent' seven
RWC: Mischief, casualties and the 'magnificent' seven
17 Sep 2019Opinion - The first match of the Rugby World Cup can't come soon enough for Hamish Bidwell.
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Stumbling blocks: Filtering extremism from the net
Stumbling blocks: Filtering extremism from the net
15 Sep 2019Mediawatch - Six months after social media was weaponised in Christchurch, is it time for rules to block extremist posts on online platforms in New Zealand? Audio
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Bird's Eye: 'It's the closest thing I'll get to flying'
Bird's Eye: 'It's the closest thing I'll get to flying'
17 Sep 2019Loading Docs - Life's about how you see it. Petra Leary sees the world from above, seeking startling heights to create stunning art, all while trying to make sense of the complex and challenging world around her.
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New gangs, more recruits, and community in the crossfire
New gangs, more recruits, and community in the crossfire
17 Sep 2019The Detail - South Auckland’s reputation as a hotbed of crime isn’t always deserved, but there’s been a spike in violent crime, including shootings, and changes in the social structure of the area are being blamed. Audio
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Aspiring paraglider Kiwis take on difficult mission
Aspiring paraglider Kiwis take on difficult mission
16 Sep 2019It has only been completed by a handful of people before, but a group of Kiwis "relatively inexperienced paragliders" are among the first New Zealanders to attempt to paraglide off the Mt Kilimanjaro peak. Video
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Māori, Pasifika teens suffer more ethnicity-related discrimination from teachers than peers - report
Māori, Pasifika teens suffer more ethnicity-related discrimination from teachers than peers - report
17 Sep 2019Māori and Pasifika teenagers are more likely to suffer ethnicity-related discrimination from their school teachers, an Education Ministry report indicates.
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Back pain 'should be managed like the common cold'
Back pain 'should be managed like the common cold'
15 Sep 2019Instances of low back pain are becoming so common that people with acute episodes of the pain probably don't need to see a doctor, one of the researchers says. Audio
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Tuia 250 ki Tūranga: 'Commemoration through connection not a date'
Tuia 250 ki Tūranga: 'Commemoration through connection not a date'
15 Sep 2019Awkward Conversations - A series of four panel discussions marking the Tuia 250 ki Tūranga commemorations of first contact between European and Māori, recorded on location in Gisborne's Smash Palace. Audio
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How do you translate 'Chinese' or 'coriander' into te reo Māori?
How do you translate 'Chinese' or 'coriander' into te reo Māori?
12 Sep 2019The Māori Language Commission, Te Taura Whiri, and their translators are faced with increasing questions as they ensure that te reo remains a living language, that evolves as the world changes.
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Music Teacher of the Year finalists announced
Music Teacher of the Year finalists announced
17 Sep 2019The three finalists for the second annual Music Teacher of the Year have been announced.
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Music soothes the savage beast
Music soothes the savage beast
16 Sep 2019It's music therapy week, and it’s not just humans who can benefit from a well-chosen tune. Research shows classical music, soft rock and reggae have an impact in reducing anxiety in dogs, which is nothing to be sniffed at.
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Pacific teams the have-nots of world rugby
Pacific teams the have-nots of world rugby
The Detail - They have all the flair in the world and their fans are the most fervent but Pacific teams are the least well funded in the Rugby World Cup. Audio
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Pacific Climate Warriors recognised by Amnesty International
Pacific Climate Warriors recognised by Amnesty International
Local Ambassador of Conscience Awards are being handed out here to replicate the international award being bestowed on youth Climate Change advocate Greta Thunberg in New York. One of the three recipients is the Pacific Climate Warriors group - Jesse Muligan spoke to Brianna Freuan about the group's work. Audio
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Pacific teams - the have-nots of world rugby
Pacific teams - the have-nots of world rugby
They have all the flair in the world, look like they're having fun, and their fans are the most fervent - but in spite of being neighbours to the All Blacks, the Pacific teams are the have-nots of the Rugby World Cup Audio
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'I think I see the world differently from other people'
'I think I see the world differently from other people'
14 Sep 2019Loading Docs - Step into the colourful world of Nikau Cowley, an autistic teen who expresses himself through cartoon characters. Video
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Dick Booth, 83-year-old guardian of the daffodils
Dick Booth, 83-year-old guardian of the daffodils
Back in the 19th century, Dick Booth's great-grandfather began growing daffodils on the family farm. Since then, Booth bulbs have raised thousands for local charities. Audio, Gallery
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Thousands attend Auckland memorial for 'Akilisi Pohiva
Thousands attend Auckland memorial for 'Akilisi Pohiva
More than 2000 people attended a memorial service for the late Prime Minister of Tonga in Auckland last night. Audio
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Air service agreement between French Polynesia and Canada
Air service agreement between French Polynesia and Canada
16 Sep 2019An air service agreement has been reached between French Polynesia and Canada, paving the way for possible direct air links.
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Tonga declares public holiday for PM Pohiva's state funeral
Tonga declares public holiday for PM Pohiva's state funeral
The state funeral for the late Prime Minister of Tonga is to be held on Thursday, with an accompanying public holiday and national day of mourning.
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NZ Live: Mel Parsons
NZ Live: Mel Parsons
13 Sep 2019Indie folk singer Mel Parsons plays songs from her impressive back catalogue in our Christchurch studio. Video, Audio
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Fiji police haven't reviewed footage of alleged assault by PM - speaker
Fiji police haven't reviewed footage of alleged assault by PM - speaker
Fiji's secretary-general to parliament says police haven't reviewed a video taken of the prime minister allegedly assaulting an opposition MP.
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Norfolk adminstrator dismisses economic hardship claims
Norfolk adminstrator dismisses economic hardship claims
16 Sep 2019The administrator on Norfolk Island has dismissed a claim by the Chamber of Commerce that the island is at risk of becoming a failed state. Audio