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Sport: Cancer survivor to lead Tonga against Samoa
Nasi Manu, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer last year, has been named as captain of the Tongan side to take on Samoa in this weekend's rugby test in Apia.
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Dateline Pacific for 24 July 2019
An Australian MP has called on his government to accept New Zealand's offer and end indefinite offshore detention; the Cook Islands deputy prime minister says the government has every intention of… Audio
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Fiji MP to lose iconic hairdo for good cause
A Fijian opposition MP has put her iconic hairstyle on the block for charity. Lenora Qereqeretabua of the National Federation Party hopes to raise FJ$100,000 for children with cancer. Audio
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US Army report: Reef fish at Marshalls atoll are toxic
A new report on the contamination near a US Army Garrison in the Marshall Islands confirms that fish around Kwajalein Island contain dangerous levels of toxic chemicals.
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Pacific music legend Daniel Rae Costello dies
One of the Pacific's most successful musicians Daniel Rae Costello Junior has died following a long battle with cancer. Video
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Māori vegans doing 'something good for the planet'
Some Māori are urging whānau to improve their health by ditching dairy and meat - and embracing veganism. Video
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Former Wellington councillor, campaigner Ruth Gotlieb dies
The prominent Wellingtonian who served as a councillor for 23 years, gave a lifetime of community service to the capital, including a variety of volunteer work.
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Six songs that were banned from the radio
There's nothing like pop music to get the "squares" riled up. There have been plenty of controversies around music and Simon Sweetman has a taste of what's caused a stir on the radio airwaves. Audio
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What Kiwi women aren't told about their breast cancer risk
Are New Zealand woman missing out on key information about their risk of developing breast cancer? Some women have higher breast density than others, meaning they have a greater proportion of fibrous… Audio
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Nationwide groundwater testing results overdue for months
A nationwide groundwater assessment, that for the first time includes testing for the pesticide in Roundup, is now months overdue.
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Professor Michelle Glass on cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids
In less than two years, the deaths of up to 80 New Zealanders have been attributed to synthetic cannabis (known more accurately as synthetic cannabinoids). Yet currently little is known about why they… Audio
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Today's Sports News - What you need to know
In today's sports news - Phoenix sign Tim Payne, Riley moves to Germany and Anstey to race again.
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The Checkup, How not to get Cancer and The Blacklist
Audio 18 Jul 2019Film and TV reviewer Lara Strongman looks at TVNZ's latest medical programmes, The Checkup and How not to get Cancer, and shares her favourite show to iron to: The Blacklist. Audio
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Wednesday's world news: what's making the headlines
In today's world news: US President Donald Trump says Google will be investigated over China link claims, US imposes sanctions on Myanmar Generals, EU Commission's first female president elected, and…
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NZIFF 2019: Three Women
This year’s film festival features three documentaries about strong-willed, opinionated and fascinating women. Dan Slevin has seen them. Video
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Legal action initiated in Nauru over Sprent Dabwido's death
Two former Nauru MPs claim deliberate delays by government officials led to the death of the former president Sprent Dabwido.
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Today's sports news - What you need to know
In today's sports news - Warriors finals hopes up in the air after rare draw, Cane to captain All Blacks, and Dutchman wins seventh stage of Tour de France.
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Can sugary drinks increase cancer risk?
A new study published in the British Medical Journal has said sugary drinks could increase the risk of cancer. Audio
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Medicinal Cannabis: 'It's not a blanket solution for everything'
Pain management doctors are worried the hype of medicinal cannabis is giving chronic pain patients false hope.
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Chernobyl nuclear site to become 'official tourist attraction'
The site of the world's worst nuclear accident is to be developed, Ukraine's president says.
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Smoke and Mirrors: Big Tobacco targets Māori with e-cigarettes
Smoke and Mirrors - Philip Morris is visiting marae and sports clubs to offer free trials and discounts on its e-cigarette as it targets Māori. Guyon Espiner investigates. Video
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Exclusive: Youth addiction worry as high-nicotine vape JUUL to hit NZ
Smoke and Mirrors - A US vaping product, which is so popular with young people it's under fire by the FDA, is coming to NZ. Guyon Espiner reports.
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Today's sports news - What you need to know
In today's sports news - All Blacks discards to turn out for NZ Maori, NSW snatch victory and Kiwi through to Wimbledon semi-final.
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A Very Bright Idea
Timaru man Colin Murdoch was one of the world's great inventors. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
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Parents of NZ heart kids ‘petrified’ system can’t cope
Parents of children with severe heart conditions have written to the Health Minister telling him the country's paediatric cardiac service is in crisis. Video, Audio
