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  • Too much heat makes transport fraught

    News
    Mediawatch environment
    13 Jun 2021
    Deputy mayor Justin Lester with resident Jane Byrne, cycling advocate Ron Beernink, Island Bay residents association president Vicki Greco and councillor Paul Eagle in a photo from June 2016.

    The big budget for a new non-car harbour bridge in Auckland sparked a big 'bike-lash' in the media last week - and how we build and use our roads has become a huge wedge issue all around the country. …

    Audio

    Too much heat makes transport fraught
  • Boris Johnson kicks off G7 summit with plea to tackle inequality

    News
    World inequality
    12 Jun 2021
    Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) welcomes US President Joe Biden during the G7 summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, south-west England on June 11, 2021.

    The UK prime minister urges world leaders "to build back better" after the coronavirus pandemic.

    G7: Boris Johnson launches summit with plea to tackle inequality
  • In brief: News from around the Pacific

    News
    Pacific
    11 Jun 2021
    Tiana Epati has been elected as the first ever New Zealand Law Society president of Pacific Island descent.

    Law Society's call on Samoan crisis; Niue leaders gets vaccine; and Marianas college prepares for the new normal

    In brief: News from around the Pacific
  • Robyn Malcolm in MIQ 'naughty corner' after candle confiscation

    Audio
    health life and society
    9 Jun 2021
    Robyn Malcolm is in the 'naughty corner' after MIQ confiscated her candle.

    Actor Robyn Malcolm says she feels like she's in the team of five million's naughty corner after being bailed up by MIQ officials for lighting a candle in her room and displaying one too many bottles… Video, Audio

  • News from around the Pacific

    News
    Pacific
    9 Jun 2021
    Sebastien Lecornu

    Lecornu deplores slow vaccination in French overseas territories; Fijian community health activist is the newest of the Earthshot Prize Council, and more.

    News from around the Pacific
  • Matangireia | Season 2 | Episode 6: Denise Roche

    Audio
    politics te ao Māori
    9 Jun 2021
    Denise Roche, Matangireia Series 2

    Former Green MP Denise Roche remembers the day she revealed in Parliament she was a survivor of sexual abuse—and taking a stand against then–Prime Minister John Key. Video, Audio

  • Matangireia | Season 2 | Episode 3: Ron Mark

    Audio
    politics te ao Māori
    9 Jun 2021
    Ron Mark, Matangireia Series 2

    In 1996, New Zealand First shook up the political landscape. For 25 years, former MP Ron Mark stood by the party and its enigmatic leader. Video, Audio

  • Does the Wuhan lab leak theory stand up?

    Audio
    science health
    9 Jun 2021
    Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan, Hubei province.

    The Covid-19 Wuhan lab leak theory has re-emerged and appears to have sparked the curiosity of the US President. We look at why, and what the likelihood is of that being the case.  Audio

  • Does the Wuhan lab leak theory stand up?

    News
    The Detail science
    9 Jun 2021
    Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan, Hubei province.

    The Covid-19 Wuhan lab leak theory has re-emerged and appears to have sparked the curiosity of the US President. We look at why, and what the likelihood is of that being the case. 

    Audio

    Why has the Wuhan lab leak theory re-emerged?
  • Kim Jong-un wages war on slang, jeans and films

    News
    World
    7 Jun 2021
    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's return to testing missiles will be getting the attention of the White House.

    A sweeping new law in North Korea makes the smuggling of foreign news, films or drama punishable by death.

    North Korea: Kim Jong-un waging war on slang, jeans, foreign films
  • See who is on the Queen's Birthday honours list

    News
    New Zealand sport
    7 Jun 2021
    Queen's Birthday Honours recipients

    The Queen's Birthday Honours list for 2021 has been announced today, and it includes prominent artist Grahame Sydney, the former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull, and former long-serving MP Ruth Dyson.

    Queen's Birthday honours list announced for 2021
  • Black Caps draw first test as England's Robinson suspended for racist tweets

    News
    Sport
    7 Jun 2021
    Joe Root and Kane Williamson at the end of the game 
New Zealand BlackCaps v England, Day5 of the 1st Test at Lord’s, London, England on Sunday 6th June 2021.
New Zealand in England Cricket Test Series.
Copyright photo: Matthew Impey / www.photosport.nz

    England offered stiff resistance in the final session to secure a tedious draw against New Zealand on day five of the first test at Lord's.

    Black Caps draw first test as England's Robinson suspended for racist tweets
  • England debutant apologises for 'racist and sexist' tweets

    News
    Sport
    3 Jun 2021
    Ollie Robinson's test debut was in stark contrast to Black Caps batsman Devon Conway's.

    England fast bowler Ollie Robinson apologised "unreservedly" for historical racist and sexist tweets that came to light on Wednesday when he made his test debut against New Zealand at Lord's.

    England debutant apologises for 'racist and sexist' tweets
  • Vanuatu Cricket helps combat cyber violence

    News
    Pacific Vanuatu
    3 Jun 2021
    Social Impact and Inclusion Program  Ambassadors and Vanuatu Police with students from Ecole Publique de Centre Ville.

    Vanuatu Cricket has joined forces with the police to highlight the issue of cyber violence in the country.

    Vanuatu Cricket helps combat cyber violence
  • Matangireia | Season 2 | Episode 2: Georgina Beyer

    Audio
    politics te ao Māori
    2 Jun 2021
    Georgina Beyer, Matangireia Series 2

    Georgina Beyer knows all about breaking barriers, becoming the first transgender MP in the world. But what is her biggest regret as a Māori MP in Parliament? Video, Audio

  • National MPs unaware of Nick Smith's altercation until yesterday

    News
    Politics
    1 Jun 2021
    Nick Smith

    National Party MPs are denying any prior knowledge of the "verbal altercation" outgoing MP Nick Smith is under investigation for.

    Nick Smith resignation: National Party MPs unaware of Parliamentary Service inquiry
  • Ben Fenton: the importance of fairness in modern times

    Audio
    author interview
    29 May 2021
    No caption

    The concept of fairness is something most of us are taught about as children, but in reality our brains are already hardwired for it. In his new book To Be Fair, former Financial Times journalist Ben… Video, Audio

  • Papuans grieve for leader who believed in them

    News
    Pacific West Papua
    28 May 2021
    Klemen Tinal.

    The passing of Klemen Tinal, the Vice Governor of Papua Province, has caused great sorrow for Papuans, writes Laurens Ikinia*.

    Papuans grieve for leader who believed in them
  • Week in Politics: An anxious wait for vaccines

    News
    Politics Covid-19
    28 May 2021
    Chris Hipkins gets his first jab of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.

    Analysis - The political stakes are sky high as the government waits anxiously for confirmation from Pfizer that enough of the Covid-19 vaccine will arrive to keep the rollout going.

    Week in Politics: An anxious wait for vaccines
  • Mayors and rangatahi school each other on civics and culture

    News
    Te Ao Māori Local Democracy Reporting
    27 May 2021
    Participants in Tuia, from left to right: Sirtori Eade, Cassidy Temese, Jim Mylchreest, Sophia Wairoa Harrison. Photo / Waipa District Council

    Mayors are learning about Māori culture and helping rangatahi develop leadership skills in a two-way mentoring programme.

    Mayors and rangatahi school each other on civics and culture
  • Consumer NZ investigating clothing retailer's refunds policy

    Audio
    business
    27 May 2021
    Shekou's Instagram page has more than 250,000 followers.

    A popular clothing retailer has been slammed by customers who say the've waited months for items to turn up, while Consumer NZ has launched an investigation into its refunds policy At the same time… Audio

  • Civics and citizenship education being left to chance - academic

    News
    New Zealand Local Democracy Reporting
    26 May 2021
    Wellington Climate Strike 190524

    A civics and citizenship curriculum should be cemented in New Zealand schools because knowledge students are entitled to is being left to chance, says a leading academic.

    Civics and citizenship education being left to chance - academic
  • Dame Cindy Kiro to be next Governor-General - Ardern

    News
    New Zealand Politics
    24 May 2021
    Dame Cindy Kiro and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Dame Cynthia Kiro will be the next Governor-General of New Zealand.

    Dame Cindy Kiro to be next Governor-General of New Zealand - Ardern
  • Diana interview: PM concerned after inquiry into BBC deceit

    News
    World
    22 May 2021
    In this file photo taken on 14 November 1992 Princess Diana leaves a bookshop in Paris.

    The BBC should take "every possible step" to ensure that nothing like its deceit of the Princess of Wales to secure an interview ever happens again, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.

    Diana interview: PM concerned after inquiry into BBC deceit
  • NZ On Air apologises to former employee attacked by musician

    News
    New Zealand
    22 May 2021
    Thomas Oliver with his award, the 2016 Apra Silver Scroll

    New Zealand On Air has admitted it failed to offer adequate support to a staff member who was assaulted by an award-winning musician in 2017.

    NZ On Air apologises to former employee attacked by musician
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