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The year in news: May to August
In the second part of a three-part look back at 2019, RNZ revisits the big stories of the year from May to August.
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New York stabbing at rabbi's house: Governor calls for harsher laws
The stabbing at a rabbi's house in New York state was "domestic terrorism", state governor Andrew Cuomo says, and there should be a law in the state to prosecute it.
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2019 New Zealand sport power rankings
New Zealand had plenty of top sporting moments of 2019, RNZ unveils its top teams and athletes of the year.
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Billy Stairmand - Olympic hopeful
New Zealand pro surfer Billy Stairmand never dreamed of representing New Zealand at the Olympic games growing up because it wasn't an Olympic sport. But it will be in next year's Summer Olympic Games… Video, Audio
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How much Kawerau politicians spent on local body elections
Kawerau's local body election has shown that money doesn't necessarily buy votes. Three successful candidates spent nothing on their campaign.
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Custodial sentences for Nauru political protestors
A group of political protesters on Nauru, convicted on offences that occurred in June 2015, have all been given custodial sentences. Audio
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Tesco halts production at Chinese factory over alleged 'forced' labour
A British supermarket chain has suspended production of charity Christmas cards at a factory in China after a six-year-old girl found a message from workers inside one.
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The Week In Review for week ending Fri Dec 20 2019
Audio 22 Dec 2019A review of the week's news including... 'Gutless' Mark Lundy told to let it go as he remains behind bars, businessman Sir Ron Brierley arrested for child porn possession, Arthur Allan Thomas… Audio
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Good news stories to wrap up the decade
Los Angeles-based illustrator Mauro Gatti was growing sick and tired of the continuous stream of bad news stories and fake news he was reading. So he started putting together a list of the best news… Audio
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Woman worried she has cancer goes to US for second opinion
A woman who fears she has cancer has been trespassed by the Waikato District Health Board and is now in the United States trying to get a second opinion on her condition.
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Best of 2019: the Kiwis you loved
Audio 17 Dec 2019Best of 2019 - We spoke to some characters this year; a passionate farmer, an academic turned pole dancer, a barber making a real difference and a Wairarapa cricket farmer among them.
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Best of 2019: life in Aotearoa
Audio 17 Dec 2019Best of 2019 - Super-sized Kiwi slices, doomsday preppers, refugees making organic cotton undies and one woman's mission to bring her waiata dream to life - they were all part of life in Aotearoa this…
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Best of 2019: food and diet
Audio 17 Dec 2019Best of 2019 - Whether it's Keto, FODMAP, fasting or veganism, our stories on diet and health struck a chord this year.
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Woman with cancer fears trespassed from Waikato DHB
A woman who fears she has cancer has been trespassed from the Waikato DHB and is now in the United States trying to get a second opinion on her condition.
Amy Van Wey Lovatt was trespassed in July… Audio
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Women dominate New Zealander of the Year shortlist
The award is given to someone who contributes to the wellbeing of New Zealand through their inspiration and leadership.
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A man alone: Travelling the world solo by motorcycle
Chris Eden was diagnosed with incurable lymphatic cancer in 2005. Then he came up with a simple(ish) plan: ride a motorcycle solo across, round or through every continent in the world. So far he's… Audio, Gallery
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New e-bike initiative 'life-changing', say public sector workers
Employees say the cut-price electric bikes are not only improving traffic congestion, but radically transforming their health and mobility.
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Exposure: A lawyer’s fight against ‘forever chemicals'
Rob Bilott is the lawyer who revealed the dangers so-called 'forever chemicals'. It started with a phone call from a concerned farmer and uncovered decades of water contamination. Audio
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National considers scrapping DHB elections
National is asking its supporters whether District Health Board elections should be scrapped in favour of an appointment process.
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'Nauru 19' decision all about politics, not justice - lawyer
The conviction of 12 Nauruan anti-government protesters is "appalling", an Australian barrister says.
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Funding for research into tailor-made tumour treatment
Dr Nicholas Fleming has been awarded a $600,000 fellowship fund to investigate how an individualised approach to testing cancer patient's tumours could help patients receive the most effective… Audio
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Therapy is powerful, but it demands strength and courage
People often see therapy as a last resort, but you don't have to be at rock-bottom to benefit from it, says clinical psychologist Dr Jacqui Winship. With the right help, even those of us who are… Audio
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'I absolutely despised him': Ex-cop speaks out after child killer's death
The former detective sergeant who arrested Jules Mikus for the murder of Napier schoolgirl Teresa Cormack says he "despises" the killer and won't mourn his passing.
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Teresa Cormack's killer 'cold, calculated'
The police officer who arrested Jules Mikus for the murder of Napier schoolgirl Teresa Cormack in 2002, says he "despised" the "cold and calculating" killer and won't be mourning his passing.
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Christmas spirit: Invercargill community helping struggling families
While the Christmas season is supposed to be a joyous time for many, for those living under the poverty line - it can mean suicide, depression and family violence. The Spirit Army is a citizen-led… Audio
