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The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by the animal welfare minister turn out not to be what they say on the label.
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by animal welfare minister Andrew Hoggard turn out not to be what they appeared on the label. Audio
The power of 'social licence' and why it's a big deal for businesses
Big and profitable Kiwi companies hiking their prices during a cost of living crisis have been accused of losing their social licence - but what does that mean?
When social licence is revoked
Big and profitable Kiwi companies hiking their prices during a cost of living crisis have been accused of losing their social licence - but what is that? Audio
The new online war against birth control
The pill is under fire on social media. So why is birth control being called "poison" - and what do doctors say?
The new online war against birth control
The contraceptive pill is under fire on social media. Why birth control is being called "poison" online - and what doctors say Audio
Soil may hold the answer to stormwater solutions
An expert in water-sensitive design urges us to think harder about what lies beneath our feet
Stormwater solutions lying in the soil
An expert in water-sensitive design urges us to think harder about what lies beneath our feet. Audio
The hidden heroes of child care
How kinship careers are saving our most vulnerable children, in spite of the cost to their bank balances and themselves.
The hidden heroes of child care
Inside New Zealand's kinship care movement, and what's needed to repair the cracks Audio
Te Pāti Māori want to put turmoil behind them
Oriini Kaipara makes her maiden speech today, as the party announces a reset it hopes will distract from the turmoil of recent months. Audio
The twists and turns of Maori politics
Amid celebrations that their youngest MP made the cover of time, ructions threaten to blow Maori politics apart. Audio
What's missing from new quake plans?
One expert says the government's changes on earthquake-prone buildings are more about saving money than lives - but there's some sensible stuff in there.
What's missing from new earthquake plans
One expert says the government's changes on earthquake-prone buildings are more about saving money than lives - but there's some sensible stuff in there Audio
The plan that may see dirtier, more expensive power
Anaylsis: If you were looking for a government solution to soaring electricity bills, you won't have found it in last week's announcement.
The nothing burger of a power plan
The much anticipated government announcement of a solution to soaring power prices has fallen well short of fundamental reform. Audio
Not if but when - Taiwan waits for China to leap
![People take shelter during an air raid drill coinciding with the Han Kuang military exercises in Taipei on July 17, 2025. The annual civilian drill is being held in cities across Taiwan this week, alongside military training, to prepare the self-governed island for a potential Chinese invasion. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP) / “The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by I-Hwa Cheng has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Han Kuang military exercises] instead of [Kan Huang military exercises]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry...](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--Wruc93dw--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1759457397/4K03ZBF_AFP__20250717__66ZB8YQ__v6__HighRes__CorrectionTaiwanChinaDefenceDrills_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Taiwanese people are used to air raid sirens but this year drills have ramped up.
Not if but when - Taiwan waits for China to leap
Taiwanese worry about costs and their everyday lives while pushing the prospect of action from China to the back of their minds. Audio
Digital IDs: Balancing privacy with convenience
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage.
Digital IDs are coming
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage. Audio
