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Is New Zealand at risk of losing Lydia Ko?
OPINION: Lydia Ko's rise to the top of world golf is extraordinary but a handful of Kiwis feel the need to have a crack at her any chance they get, writes Matt Chatterton.
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The anxiety epidemic
Unprecedented numbers of young New Zealanders are being diagnosed with anxiety disorders. So what’s it like to suffer from anxiety - and what could be the cause of it?
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NZ adoption laws 'breach human rights'
Fewer children are being adopted and the government is under increasing pressure to modernise its 60-year-old law.
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UN states discuss Nauru's rights concerns
Audio 2 Nov 2015United Nations member states are expected to express their concerns about human rights issues in Nauru like press freedom and the treatment of refugees at a review this week. Audio
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Rights in the FSM go under the microscope
Audio 30 Oct 2015Questions are expected to be asked of the Federated States of Micronesia about their lack of ratification of core human rights treaties at a United Nations review next week. Audio
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NZ man used online games to lure children
A New Zealand man pretended to be a child to befriend other children playing online games before he exploited them sexually.
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New digital education 'clicks' with Māori
East Auckland principals are hailing a new digitally-based education system as key to engaging children in low decile schools, in particular tāngata whenua and Pasifika.
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Guam passes chemical castration bill
Legislators in Guam have passed a bill to pilot chemically castrating sex offenders. Audio
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'CYFS need to listen to carers'
A Porirua family, who have fostered children, explain the problems they and their relatives have had with CYFS bouncing kids from family to family. Audio
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Special education proposals 'won't address disturbing behaviour'
Inadequate funding for special education in Northland is predominantly affecting Māori children, says the Te Tai Tokerau Principals Association
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Why the flap over the flag? That is the question
OPINION: The living rooms of New Zealand are boiling over, or lightly simmering, at least, with talk of the national hoistable tea towel.
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Schools divided over Government scheme
John Gerritsen explores why the government's flagship scheme to improve education is dividing schools. Audio
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How can we break the cycle of family violence?
New Zealand has a chronic family violence problem, with the third worst child abuse record after Mexico and the US out of 31 OECD countries. Massey University's Dr Ruth Gammon has worked with victims… Audio
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Care of at-risk Aboriginal children reconsidered
Northern Territory Government is reviewing child protection legislation over concerns that placing at-risk Aboriginal children with relatives might put them in danger.
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May the best speaker win
Top students from secondary and tertiary institutions gather to compete for first place in a speech competition - in Chinese. Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets students from around the North Island to see who… Audio, Gallery
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May the best speaker win
Top students from secondary and tertiary institutions gather to compete for first place in a speech competition - in Chinese. Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets students from around the North Island to see who…
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Maori expertise overlooked says iwi group
The Whānau Ora iwi leaders group is accusing government departments of not placing enough value on Māori expertise.
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Taxes to combat obesity urged
A group of New Zealand health experts is urging the Government to introduce a tax on fizzy drinks to help combat obesity in Māori children and rangatahi.
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Pacific leaders committed to ending child violence
Audio 20 May 2015The United Nations says Pacific leaders are showing a strong commitment to ending high rates of violence against children in the region. Audio
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NZ's Neglected Fetal Alcohol Problem
Philippa Tolley investigates the scale of the burden caused by NZ's neglected foetal alcohol problem Audio
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Avengers: Age of Ultron
Stupid fun, beautiful people blowing things up, but the latest Marvel film is not quite right, writes Megan Whelan.
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International surrogacy
The demand for cross border surrogacy is booming, with people travelling overseas to avoid local laws prohibiting payment for surrogate mothers. Australian Sam Everingham went through the process… Audio
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Comedy about the bigger picture
Lawyer-turned-comedian Andrew Watts chats to Charlotte Graham about feminism, angry jokes and being to shy for stand up.
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Charter schools vary approach to Maori
Inquiries by Te Manu Korihi into some partnership schools reveal a diverse approach to Maori education.
