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UN aims to encourage more women into politics in Nauru
Audio 27 Jan 2016With Nauru's next election expected to take place later this year, the United Nations has initiated a campaign to increase the participation of women. Audio
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Despite problems, Vanuatu is set for its snap elections
Despite problems, Vanuatu is set for its snap elections. Audio
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Refugees planted Cotton Seed and boy did it grow
The clothing label Cotton Seed, designed and produced entirely by migrant and refugee women in Auckland, is getting bulk commercial orders. Audio
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Te Ahi Kaa 2015 - The Year That Was
A few highlights from stories featured on Te Ahi Kaa this year. Audio
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FB blocks one million propaganda messages weekly
Facebook blocks one million messages promoting terrorism or radical ideologies every week, says the head of the United Nations counter-terrorism committee.
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Report highlights Samoan culture to counter violence
Audio 18 Dec 2015New Zealand's Minister of Women says she hopes service providers can learn to use Samoan culture to help prevent violence against Samoan women in New Zealand communities. Audio
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Samoan culture used to prevent violence against women
New Zealand's Minister of Women says she hopes service providers can learn to use Samoan culture to help prevent gender based violence within New Zealand's Samoan families.
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Best of the Week - 11 December 2015
Audio 11 Dec 2015Highlights from RNZ National's programmes for the week ending Friday 11 December. This week.... the political pressure on public service; the media views of the perjury trial of cricketer Chris… Audio
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Jihadi brides go on to recruit others - researcher
Jihadi brides who join IS often go on to actively recruit more women to come to Syria, a researcher says. Audio
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The best longreads on the web
This week: Words on Malala, James Deen, and some important lessons to learn from working at McDonald's.
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Colorado shooting suspect said 'no more baby parts'
The suspect in a deadly gun attack on a US family planning clinic said 'no more baby parts' during his arrest, US media report.
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Samoa cop criticised over domestic violence message
Audio 27 Nov 2015A domestic violence activist in Samoa says a police officer telling women to think carefully before they waste paper making a statement shows the need for a change in attitude within the police force.
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An anarchist with a death wish
Suicide bombing is seen by most New Zealanders as a terrorist act that happens overseas. But 33 years ago, an anarchist punk blew himself up trying to destroy “New Zealand’s Big Brother”.
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Fiji's student journalists say govt could benefit from free media
Student journalists in Fiji say the government can learn and benefit from the media if it takes a different approach.
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Fiji Govt could benefit from free media - students
Student journalists in Fiji say the government can learn and benefit from the media if it takes a different approach.
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Next generation of Fiji journalists faces certain pressures
Audio 20 Nov 2015Fiji's student journalists have been told they can change the media climate in the country, but face enormous pressures to do so. Audio
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Filmmaker aims to dispel AIDS stigma in Papua
Audio 18 Nov 2015An Indonesia-based documentary-maker is trying to dispel the huge stigma and discrimination which people with HIV/AIDS experience in Indonesia's Papua region. Audio
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Law student tackles govt on climate change
Law student Sarah Thomson, 24, plans to take the government to court over its climate change policy, claiming its targets are too low. Audio
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Why media personalities get into politics
Bill Ralston is the latest broadcaster to announce he's launching a political career. But why do media personalities run for office?
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Caution urged on Russia jet bomb theory
Russia and Egypt have urged caution over suggestions from the UK and US that a Russian airliner that crashed in Sinai on Saturday may have been bombed.
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Dancing with the Stars - NZ Police and Diwali
For the first time the NZ Police and male leaders within the Indian community are teaming up with international performers during Diwali - the Hindu Festival of Lights - to push the White Ribbon… Audio, Gallery
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Dancing with the Stars - NZ Police and Diwali
For the first time the NZ Police and male leaders within the Indian community are teaming up with international performers during Diwali - the Hindu Festival of Lights - to push the White Ribbon…
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Papuans feel let down by development record
Audio 29 Oct 2015The Indonesian government under new president Joko Widodo has pinpointed grassroots empowerment as its core approach to development in Papua region, however Jakarta continues to face criticism about… Audio
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What happens when computers learn to break the law?
Seventy percent of stock trading is now done by computers instead of people. These trading bots use a form of artificial intelligence to analyse trends in the market, scan the world's media for news… Audio
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Fine print: magazines and good writing
Simon Wilson has stepped aside as editor of Metro magazine to become an editor-at large for its published Bauer Media. Mediawatch asks him what makes a good general interest magazine and whether… Audio
