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‘There are always moments of light’: how to cope when everything is too much
It's normal to feel overwhelmed by events out of our control, such as natural disasters, say experts. The important thing is how we re-train our brains and bodies to react.
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Charlotte Wells on her hit film 'Aftersun'
Writer-director Charlotte Wells chats to Simon Morris about the father-daughter relationship in Aftersun - a little gem of a film with two dynamite leads. Video, Audio
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Charlotte Wells on her hit film 'Aftersun'
Writer-director Charlotte Wells chats to Simon Morris about the father-daughter relationship in Aftersun - a little gem of a film with two dynamite leads.
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Understanding the psychology of unethical behavior
Most people do not regard hypocrisy as a case of inconsistent behaviour, experimental social psychologist Daniel Effron says. Audio
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Many Auckland schools, services to close Monday
Much of Auckland will be closed on Monday as Cyclone Gabrielle storms through the motu.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: 'Please make sure you're prepared' - Prime Minister
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says central and local government had been working closely together on the cyclone response and is urging people to take the situation seriously.
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Week in Politics: Has Chris Hipkins done enough?
Analysis - Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announces the government's awaited policy reset and meets his Australian counterpart in Canberra, while politicians tone down their Waitangi speeches and the…
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What can be salvaged from the wreckage of the failed TVNZ-RNZ merger?
Opinion - A public service publisher model which provided contestable funding might be one way to salvage something from the failed TVNZ-RNZ merger, Peter Thompson writes.
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Advanced AI in criminals' hands is a danger
Opinion - Generative AI can write essays, code software, create music and art, and hold conversations. It is exciting, but what happens when they're turned to illegal uses?
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'Amazing' Kiwi schoolboy ski champ killed in avalanche
The teenager killed in an avalanche in Austria has been identified as 17yo Will Cookson - a promising young skiing champion from Canterbury.
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What airlines can learn from the missing luggage fiasco
Opinion - When an essential part of a wheelchair got lost in the pile of other increasingly missing luggage, it prompted Chris Ford to think about the lessons that could be learned from this.
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Rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age
When the heavens opened last weekend, some channels of official information closed. Emergency management agencies and the news media both copped criticism for lagging behind events - and behind social… Audio
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Rebooting crisis coverage in the social media age
When the heavens opened last weekend, some channels of official information closed. Emergency management agencies and the news media both copped criticism for lagging behind events - and behind social…
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Hymns on Sunday, 5 February 2023
Sing along this week to Shirley Murray's God bless our land, written especially to mark Waitangi Day. Audio
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Wayne Brown: the evolution of an apology
Opinion - For Auckland mayor Wayne Brown, sorry seems to be the hardest word to say. Newsroom's Matthew Scott looks behind the scenes at a difficult week for the new mayor. Video
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Chris Hipkins says it's 'inane' to rule anything in or out
The new prime minister is taking a different approach to making tough calls to his predecessor. Audio
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'It's not a political issue': Luxon 'keen' for non-partisan emergency management reform
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is "keen" to support non-partisan solutions for improving New Zealand's emergency response management. Audio
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Auckland mayor vows 'better' weather response after criticism
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is promising "better" communication than Friday ahead of tonight's forecast bad weather.
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Watch: Hipkins reshuffles Cabinet portfolios
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced Jan Tinetti, Michael Wood, Ayesha Verrall, Willie Jackson and Kiri Allan are being shifted up the Labour rankings, with Nanaia Mahuta and Andrew Little…
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'De facto lockdown': Auckland schools directed to shut for a week
The Ministry of Education has directed that all of the Auckland region's schools, early childhood centres and tertiary institutions stay closed until 7 February. Audio
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Flooding disaster showed up major failures in local Auckland leadership
Power Play - Aucklanders did not get the political leadership they deserve as they face the aftermath of Friday night's devastating floods, writes Jane Patterson.
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Auckland floods: Emergency alert issued as more rain forecast
Auckland residents have been told to stay informed and keep clear of floodwaters, with further heavy rains and thunderstorms forecast to continue into the city's anniversary holiday.
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Mind Your Language! Wales coach Gatland raises concerns over Netflix documentary
Wales coach Warren Gatland warned that a planned Netflix documentary on this year's Six Nations tournament may feature some strong language from the dressing room.
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PM Hipkins speaks after assessing flood damage: 'Take care of each other'
The PM has acknowledged the way Aucklanders have opened their homes to those in need, with the government focused on helping to get the city back up and running. Watch his media conference here.
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What is a state of emergency and who can call it?
A state of emergency was declared to deal with the unprecedented flooding in Auckland. But what is a state of emergency and what powers does it grant?
