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Over a quarter of people who call New Zealand home were born overseas. So how do culture, identity and equity shape the New Zealand experience beyond confines of the 'diversity' checkbox? Produced and host by Kadambari Raghukumar.
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The Panel with Cas Carter and Martin Bosley (Part 2)
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Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Cas Carter talk about the ongoing rental crisis in Queenstown and how more and more retirees are embracing solar energy. Plus, they discuss taking up new pursuits and meet a Nelson defence lawyer who's taken up the heritage sport of woodchopping.
India is set to overtake China as the country with greatest population.
India is set to overtake China as the country with greatest population.
The chopping block butcher has tips for making your own
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On this day in 1984 a bomb left in a suitcase of the Trades Hall on Vivian St in Wellington exploded.
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we hear from the last man to speak to caretaker Ernie Abbot before he was killed in the blast.
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On this day in 1984 a bomb left in a suitcase of the Trades Hall on Vivian St in Wellington exploded.
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Are farmers markets better value than supermarkets?
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Farmers Markets usually have a reputation for being expensive and a luxury rather than a way to save money, but do they deliver better value than the supermarkets? A new survey which compared a basket of food from nine different markets to nearby supermarkets found Kiwis could save up to 18% on their grocery bill by shopping at their local farmers …
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Malia Johnston is joined by Sefa Tunupopo, an artist of Samoan descent who loves hip hop , freestyle and krump.
Malia Johnston is joined by Sefa Tunupopo, an artist of Samoan descent who loves hip hop , freestyle and krump.
Of all the events it was the football in Wellington that grabbed his attention
Of all the events it was the football in Wellington that grabbed his attention
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Esk Valley residents vent frustration two months after cyclone
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Esk Valley residents say they feel 'shunned and kicked in the guts'. The Hawke's Bay community met at the wekeend to vent their frustration at the lack of progress two months on from the extreme weather event. They remain concerned about crime levels in the region, but the new police Minister Ginny Anderson did not attend, despite being invited. Wh…
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Esk Valley residents say they feel 'shunned and kicked in the guts'. The Hawke's Bay community met at the wekeend to vent their frustration at the lack of progress two months on from the extreme weather event. They remain concerned about crime levels in the region, but the new police Minister Ginny Anderson did not attend, despite being invited. Wh…
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Feijoas hit by weather but still taste as good as ever - growers
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Love 'em or loathe 'em, the feijoa season is upon us. And buyers are being warned the fruit might be a little bit banged up this season, thanks to the extreme weather. Some fruit and vege crops were decimated in January flood and Cycloner Gabrielle, but feijoas are still in good supply. Joining us now is Ian Turk from the Feijoa Growers Association…
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Feijoas hit by weather but still taste as good as ever - growers
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Love 'em or loathe 'em, the feijoa season is upon us. And buyers are being warned the fruit might be a little bit banged up this season, thanks to the extreme weather. Some fruit and vege crops were decimated in January flood and Cycloner Gabrielle, but feijoas are still in good supply. Joining us now is Ian Turk from the Feijoa Growers Association…
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Police search Petone Beach after human foot found
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Police are continuing to search around Petone Beach where a shoe with a foot inside was found on Saturday. Krystal Gibbens spoke to some locals.
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Police are continuing to search around Petone Beach where a shoe with a foot inside was found on Saturday. Krystal Gibbens spoke to some locals.
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Pike River Mine father hopes High Court decision will fix justice system
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The father of one of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine hopes a High Court decision will change the justice system. Bernie Monk believes there's an abuse of legal privilege, and he wants to see it stopped. The High Court has ruled families may now see the privileged material that led to the decision to drop charges against mine boss Peter W…
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Pike River Mine father hopes High Court decision will fix justice system
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The father of one of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine hopes a High Court decision will change the justice system. Bernie Monk believes there's an abuse of legal privilege, and he wants to see it stopped. The High Court has ruled families may now see the privileged material that led to the decision to drop charges against mine boss Peter W…
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Wellington bar, restaurant owners call for help to survive
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Bar and restaurant owners in Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara - say they're hanging on to business by the skin of their teeth. They're blaming the usual suspects - the pandemic, cost of living, interest rates, supply costs and labour shortages, but also say that Wellington City Council needs to do more to ensure their survival. The mayor admits thi…
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Wellington bar, restaurant owners call for help to survive
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Bar and restaurant owners in Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-Tara - say they're hanging on to business by the skin of their teeth. They're blaming the usual suspects - the pandemic, cost of living, interest rates, supply costs and labour shortages, but also say that Wellington City Council needs to do more to ensure their survival. The mayor admits thi…
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White Ferns Star Amelia Kerr secures win over Delhi Capitals
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White Ferns star Amelia Kerr has won cricket's inaugural Women's Indian Premier League title with the Mumbai Indians. The allrounder played a big part in the seven wicket win over the Delhi Capitals in front of nearly 20,000 fans. We're joined by sports reporter Felicity Reid.
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White Ferns Star Amelia Kerr secures win over Delhi Capitals
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White Ferns star Amelia Kerr has won cricket's inaugural Women's Indian Premier League title with the Mumbai Indians. The allrounder played a big part in the seven wicket win over the Delhi Capitals in front of nearly 20,000 fans. We're joined by sports reporter Felicity Reid.
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Coromandel: Months yet before decision on SH25A road fix
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The east coast of the Coromandel remains largely cut off from the rest of the country, with access in and out severely impacted by the summer's cyclones. A fix for the biggest slip in the region on State Highway 25A won't be finished before Christmas. But engineers are drawing closer to making a decision on the best path forward. Reporter Tom Taylo…
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Coromandel: Months yet before decision on SH25A road fix
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The east coast of the Coromandel remains largely cut off from the rest of the country, with access in and out severely impacted by the summer's cyclones. A fix for the biggest slip in the region on State Highway 25A won't be finished before Christmas. But engineers are drawing closer to making a decision on the best path forward. Reporter Tom Taylo…
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Animal welfare group calls for ban on all caged eggs
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Calls tonight for blanket ban on caged eggs. The animal welfare group, SAFE is delivering a petition with more than 30,000 signatures to Parliament this week. Battery hen cages have been banned since January this year, but the petition wants larger colony cages outlawed too. Emma Brodie from SAFE talks to Lisa Owen.…
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Marama Davidson clarifies 'violent white men' statement
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The Greens co-leader Marama Davidson has caused a stir after she told a far right activist - it is white cis men who cause violence in the world. Opposition parties have criticised the remarks - which were made after Saturday's Auckland protest - and are calling for her to resign. But Ms Davidson says she was in shock and misspoke after being hit b…
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The Greens co-leader Marama Davidson has caused a stir after she told a far right activist - it is white cis men who cause violence in the world. Opposition parties have criticised the remarks - which were made after Saturday's Auckland protest - and are calling for her to resign. But Ms Davidson says she was in shock and misspoke after being hit b…
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