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Protest to save Wellington's Begonia House
An advocacy group trying to save the iconic glasshouse, identified by Wellington City Council as an unsafe public space, are set to stage a "sit in" protest tomorrow. Audio
'Historical' disease rickets sees sudden resurgence
The condition affects children and infants, causes bone deformities and sometimes seizures, and is most often caused by a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium. Audio
'There's a gap in the system' - Whanganui wrestles with homeless camp
A group of homeless people the council evicted from a freedom camping spot are settled into a new location - but it is not a permanent solution, the mayor warns. Audio
Friend or frenemy? How to avoid being a toxic friend
Don't put up with friends lashing out, relishing your pain or minimising your struggles, says science writer David Robson. Audio
Why best-selling thriller writer David Baldacci is steering clear of AI
Although he's currently suing OpenAI for theft, David Baldacci doesn't want to fuel fears about technology. Audio
An unforgettable odyssey to Antarctica for young artists
Looking at some ducks, Charlie Thomas thought 'Oh, aren't they just delightful?' "And then suddenly they start pulling off little scraps of penguin flesh off the bones." Audio
What's wrong with female flesh that's no longer firm and smooth?
Hundreds of 50-plus women bared their bodies in a new Melbourne photo exhibition tackling gendered shame and ageism. Audio
The grim picture of homelessness for NZ women
A new study by Ihi Research has found four out of five homeless women in Aotearoa are Māori, with some as young as 15. Audio
Is New Zealand 'one of the worst countries' when it comes to long Covid?
Patients feel gaslit by their doctors, and there is little - if any - research being funded, critics say. Audio
Seymour's Treaty bill 'inviting civil war' - Jenny Shipley
"I would fight against it. Māori have every reason to fight against it," the former prime minister says. Audio
Dr Brian Cox: 'Venus is about as close to hell as you can get'
In the new BBC series Solar System, physicist Dr Brian Cox explores acid rain, ice mountains and nitrogen glaciers on Earth's neighbouring planets. Video, Audio