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The news, explained. Join Sharon Brettkelly & Emile Donovan every weekday as they make sense of the big stories with the country’s best journalists and experts. Made possible by RNZ & NZ On Air. Produced by Newsroom. Listen on RNZ National at 6.30pm Monday-Thursday.
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Why the hesitancy? Māori and vaccination
1 Nov 2021Here's a tale of two communities when it comes to getting Māori vaccination rollouts right. Read more Audio
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Chomping through bureaucratese - the plain language bill
Nelson MP Rachel Boyack's plain language bill is a major continuation of the on-going fight against bureaucratese. Read more Audio
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Ethical fashion and what that name-and-shame survey doesn't tell you
28 Oct 2021Tearfund's annual name-and-shame of unethical fashion chains leaves out some important factors - such as clothing manufactured in New Zealand. Read more Audio
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Protecting our politicians from very real death threats
A lot of people think being an MP is a cushy job with a great salary. But along with debate comes an increasing number of death threats, some of them very real. Read more Audio
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New Zealand's fledgling oat milk industry
26 Oct 2021Dairy farmers under pressure to reduce their herd sizes could look at planting oats - diversifying and helping out a new industry at the same time. Read more Audio
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Shortages of construction materials are starting to bite
22 Oct 2021Builders and other tradespeople have been struggling with empty shop shelves; weeks, sometimes month-long delays in delivery of essential materials and soaring costs. The issues are far from over. Read more Audio
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Flight in the age of Covid-19
We are likely to see a total reassessment of international travel, and probably not just in the short term. Think vaccine passports and higher air fares just for starters. Read more Audio
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The endless fight for equal pay
20 Oct 2021The battle for equal pay started 125 years ago and it's not over yet. A new campaign, Mind The Gap, hopes to address some of the issues. Read more Audio
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Why a fast but faulty covid test is a useful tool to have
19 Oct 2021Rapid antigen tests have finally been approved for use in New Zealand. Critics say they're not accurate enough, but as we wave goodbye to an elimination strategy, we're going to need fast results. Read more Audio
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Turning back the clock on our disappearing species
18 Oct 2021Bio-diversity is at a crossroads - can we not just stop things getting worse, but actually make them better? Read more Audio
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Dump or fix? Why we need to change our thinking on things
15 Oct 2021Grab the newest model, buy the latest thing, nothing is built to last. Often if you want something repaired - it can't be. Can we change all that? Read more Audio
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Opening up the skies in a post-pandemic world
14 Oct 2021The impact of the pandemic has been apocalyptic on international air travel- but that's starting to change. Read more Audio
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Getting on with business as an older entrepreneur
13 Oct 2021Older entrepreneurs often have more altruistic motives, and are more likely to succeed in business - but they could do with some more support. Read more Audio
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Has MMP given us the consensus governments we asked for?
Twenty-five years ago today New Zealand held its first MMP election. How's that working out for us? Read more Audio
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Power prices have exploded, and that's not likely to change
11 Oct 2021New Zealand's electricity market system is stacked up against the consumer when it comes to lower power prices. Read more Audio
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The beauty and brutality and Bond
8 Oct 2021As the 25th film in the franchise comes out, we look at why a James Bond movie is still a major cinema event after nearly 60 years on the screen. Read more Audio
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The Pandora Papers - stashes and skullduggery
The Pandora Papers is the biggest data leak ever, and a startling insight into the way the other half a percent lives and structures their affairs. Read more Audio
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Staying afloat with government subsidies
The money thrown at businesses during our first lockdown last year has been refined and is now more targeted - but accountants warn the government can't save every struggling company. Read more Audio
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When 'going bush' throws a community into turmoil
5 Oct 2021Thomas Phillips and his children are back home, safe, in what many saw as a miracle after 19 nights in the bush. But questions remain as to why he disappeared in the first place. Read more Audio
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The life and flights of the incredible godwits
4 Oct 2021The godwits are landing on New Zealand's coastal mudflats again - after incredible journeys from the other side of the world. Read more Audio
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The buy now, pay later industry that needs regulation
It's a great new way to get what you want upfront and pay later - but there are traps, and consumer advocates say the schemes need to be regulated. Read more Audio
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Big on plans, small on detail - Amazon is coming
Amazon's plans to build giant data centres in New Zealand reveal very little detail. Read more Audio
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Why COP26 is a vital tool in fighting climate change
29 Sep 2021What is so vital about the Glasgow climate change summit that minister James Shaw weathered a public uproar? Read more Audio
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Employers caught between rules and rights on vaccination
28 Sep 2021Employers trying to keep their workplaces safe are caught between four different conflicting laws and rights over compulsory vaccination - and they want some government guidance. Read more Audio
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Putting the brakes on belching cows
Genetic manipulation, toilet training for cows, seaweed feed, vaccines ... millions is being spent on research to reduce the methane emissions from New Zealand's agricultural industry. Read more Audio
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The places that tour buses can't reach
24 Sep 2021We've used closed borders to explore our own country, but you can love a place to death - there are some places that are not only difficult to get to, but tourism is not encouraged. Read more Audio
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AUKUS, and where it leaves New Zealand
23 Sep 2021Being left out of the new Australia, UK and US security pact was a blessing in disguise, according to one international relations expert - because it would have caused a domestic crisis if we'd been… Read more Audio
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The harrowing problem of feral dogs in the Far North
22 Sep 2021Packs of feral dogs have been causing heartbreaking stock losses throughout the Far North, and authorities are ill-equipped to deal with them. Read more Audio
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Why name suppression and publicity fuel each other
Name suppression has become a publicity-dodging exercise that just generates publicity. Why does this rule, that favours those who can afford a lawyer, still exist? Read more Audio
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How NZ blew its chance to arrest climate change
20 Sep 2021Our grim climate statistics could have been so much better if we'd veered down a path that was mapped out 30 years ago, instead of resting on our forestry laurels. Read more Audio
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