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'It's unfortunate' - Former SAS soldier on Taliban's return to power
30 Oct 2024The Gallantry Star recipient says learning most of his former Afghan colleagues did not escape the return of the regime "hit me hard".
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NZ accused of 'waffle' and no plan to hit biodiversity targets
26 Oct 2024In 2022, New Zealand signed up to a global agreement that's been likened to a Paris Agreement for nature, but there is still no plan for meeting the country's commitments.
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NZ's hardline anti-nuclear policy 'is a mistake' - ex-Trump adviser
9 Oct 2024An adviser to three US Presidents, John Bolton, says he worries New Zealand could be "spun off on its own" in an increasingly dangerous world. Audio
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Data lacking on restraint and seclusion of children
21 Nov 2024The Independent Children's Monitor says it cannot determine if there have been improvements since a 2020 report found both practices were used inappropriately. Audio
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'There is a risk of over-diagnosing ADHD', leading psychiatrist warns
20 Nov 2024An addiction specialist says the disorder shouldn't be downplayed, but we run the risk of pathologising normal behaviour.
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Podmore bullying claims: Cycling boss saw 'no value' in taking action
20 Nov 2024The former head of Cycling NZ told the Olympian he saw "no tangible value" in disciplinary action against those alleged to have harmed her.
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The smack: How a family's plea to Oranga Tamariki for help unravelled
20 Nov 2024A family living in fear of their young son's increasingly dangerous behaviour asked for support. Instead, the agency turned its focus on his mum.
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Mistakes and unchecked claims separated a moko from her grandmother
18 Nov 2024Anna's granddaughter was taken from her by social workers in a matter of minutes. It took years for Oranga Tamariki to admit it should never have happened. Audio
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'Share Livi's truth' - Olivia Podmore's family look for answers
15 Nov 2024The Olympic cyclist's mother hopes a three-week inquest will help keep others safe and supported in the future.
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Why do so many Americans want another Trump presidency?
2 Oct 2024There's "something cathartic" about Donald Trump for millions of Americans who feel disrespected or left behind by changed cultural norms, a best-selling author believes.
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Fast-tracked gold mine has shaky compliance history, audit shows
14 Nov 2024Otago Regional Council found OceanaGold's Macraes mine did not always comply with monitoring conditions, but has stopped short of taking enforcement action.
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Apologise, then act: What Māori survivors of abuse want
12 Nov 2024One says it's just words. Another calls it a "waste of space". But the survivors RNZ spoke to all say one thing about today's national apology: don't stop there. Audio
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Hundreds of schools and communities at risk from floods, landslides
11 Nov 202480,000 homes, along with fire stations, airports, energy infrastructure, and marae are also at risk from coastal inundation. Audio
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The Māori activist group rallying a year of protest
8 Nov 2024The early introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill hasn't deterred a planned hīkoi to Parliament in protest. Toitū te Tiriti have mobilised Māori around the country this year, but who are they?
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'I need to work harder on corporate speak,' Luxon admits
4 Nov 2024And he concedes he needs to work on his "corporate speak" after calling voters "customers" in the latest episode of 30 with Guyon Espiner.
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'Most benefits' of tobacco tax cuts go to tobacco giant
Despite a long list of problems identified by officials, Casey Costello claimed she had got her own "independent" advice.
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Cycling NZ ordered to pay Olympian legal costs
27 Sep 2024Mountain bike star Sammie Maxwell won her Olympic selection case - now she's been awarded legal costs over the "exceptional" circumstances.
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The rock in a hill a quarry really, really wants
23 Sep 2024A quarry has tried repeatedly to crack a permanent protection to get more rock out of a mountain. Now, it's turning to the 'Fast-track' law.
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Is a 'rich pricks' attitude holding NZ back?
18 Sep 2024New Zealanders struggle to speak candidly about wealth, which might make it hard to address growing inequality.
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'We're going to remove those rules' - NZX-listed companies set for change
16 Sep 2024The government is planning to drop what it calls a "huge layering of personal liabilities for directors" to encourage more listings on the stock exchange.
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Auditor-General asked to investigate heated tobacco tax cuts
22 Oct 2024Labour's Ayesha Verrall has laid a formal complaint over the policy, saying it lacks justification and claiming there are indications of industry influence. Audio
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The very big legal change very little is known about
21 Oct 2024How do you replace the 900 pages of development laws? This is what we know about the government's plan so far.
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Most fast-track panellists picked by ministers and parties
18 Oct 2024Chris Bishop had described the process the group followed to pick projects as "completely insulated from ministers". Audio
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'Why are you so afraid' of capital gains tax, Edmonds asks National
Labour's finance spokeswoman says "it may be time for another structural reform," calling National "irresponsible" for shutting down tax debate.
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