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20 of 300 episodesThe mystery of the dying eels
Thousands of eels have been found dead after a Manawatū lagoon dried out, raising urgent environmental questions Thousands of eels are found...
Digital health and privacy breaches
The digital health revolution is here, and so are serious questions about privacy and cybersecurity Data is the new gold - but many health o...
Medical migration the only option for many blood cancer sufferers
New Zealand's lack of investment in blood cancer drugs and treatments is forcing patients to seek care in countries like Australia and China...
The modern abolition movement
A Bill to trace modern slavery in the supply lines of businesses has the near complete approval of Parliament - here's what it does, and doe...
Plotting a path to victory
Slightly more than six months before voting day, two of the country's astute political journalists give us their opinions on the lie of the...
To sell or not to sell
The sale of state assets is shaping up to be an election-year battle as the country struggles to cope with rising costs and debt Some disast...
Checking in with the Chathams
The unique, remote island that's a financial basket case, bankrolled by the New Zealand taxpayer The Government has handed out millions, and...
The gallantry of Kiwi soldiers immortalised in a tiny French town
A bond more than a century old is stronger than ever thanks to a French town that will never forget the sacrifice made by New Zealand soldie...
The 'whack-a-mole' of protecting pounamu
A large bust earlier this week and a separate conviction earlier this month highlight the growing threat to legitimate pounamu collecting an...
'Butter chicken' commentary meets a nation on edge
As Shane Jones talks of a 'butter chicken tsunami', new data shows Kiwis hardening on immigration and deeper fractures in trust, identity, a...
The end of a short but sweet era for Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika's uncertain future sparks fears for Pacific representation in Super Rugby and raises questions about finances and governance...
NZ's gold-adjacent boom
Substances that were once discarded as the useless by-product of gold are now much-sought after critical minerals From electronics to batter...
Hornet eradication effort gaining ground
There's hope we may have won the fight against the yellow-legged hornet, but a crucial phase lies ahead A massive eradication effort to get...
The killer debating team from Paremoremo Prison
Sir Don McKinnon has travelled the world, rubbed shoulders with diplomats - and was nearly kidnapped at Paremoremo prison Nearly fifty years...
New Zealand faces coastal retreat reality
Following yet another storm battering our coasts last weekend, pressure mounts on coastal communities to discuss relocation New Zealand comm...
The sobering report on water that's unlikely to spark action
Scientists worry that the often-long time lags between cause and effect when it comes to polluting our lakes and rivers will give politician...
The wicked problem of petroleum in our lives
Petroleum is in everything from plumbing products to chocolate, so with the Strait of Hormuz blocked, industries face price hikes and foldin...
No more government money for gangs
'Not one cent' - National MP moves to cut taxpayer funding to gang-linked groups, but one critic calls it 'short-sighted' and argue there wi...
Record fleet for solo trans-Tasman yacht race
The Opua Cruising Club has taken over management for the iconic event, and it's promising to be bigger and better than ever The oldest compe...
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