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When school kills children's imagination
A raft of changes is coming to the education sector. Will they fix the problems, or just crush creativity?
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Westport hospital closed overnight, residents told to call 111
Buller Health's acute stabilisation unit, also known as the hospital, will shut from 5.30pm tonight to 8.30am tomorrow morning, because of staff illness. It's at least the fourth time this month the… Audio
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A tribute to Martin Phillipps
Today, we pay tribute to singer-songwriter and founder of Dunedin rock band The Chills, Martin Phillipps who died unexpectedly yesterday, age 61. Audio
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The connection effect of singing in harmony
30 Jul 2024What does it take to become overall champions in the Pop Category at the World Choir Games? RNZ's Bryan Crump talks with Vocal FX director Charlotte Murray about the group's recent success, and her… Audio
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God's answer to digestive issues
We may not like to talk about what's going on with our guts... things like constipation and diarrhea can be a bit awkward to discuss, but we're all humans at the end of the day and we all experience… Audio
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Midweek Mediawatch - punching below our weight
31 Jul 2024In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about the Herald using AI to write an editorial - and delves into the media's disappointment over our lacklustre Olympic medal… Audio
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Māori wards bill passes third reading
31 Jul 2024The new law will require councils that brought in Māori wards without polling residents to hold one, or scrap the ones they had set up. Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kinigi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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The Panel with Leonie Freeman & Shane Te Pou (Part 2)
31 Jul 2024Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Leonie Freeman & Shane Te Pou discuss the Maori wards bill passing it's third reading, and why Lake Camp could be running out of water. Leonie… Audio
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Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Ben Thomas
29 Jul 2024Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss the Royal Commission report on the abuse in care and the political response to it. Audio
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The Taupō tsunami
30 Jul 2024It's one of the furthest places from the ocean in New Zealand. But in the middle of the night in 2022, a tsunami in Lake Taupo flooded the foreshore, damaging moored boats. Audio
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Charities told funding from Oranga Tamariki will be cut
1 Aug 2024A number of charities and non-government organisations have been told their funding from Oranga Tamariki will be cut. Social Service Providers Aoteaora chief executive Belinda Himiona spoke to Ingrid… Audio
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High flying doctor piloting her way to see West Coast patients
2 Aug 2024Along with her day job as an anaesthetist based in Nelson, Katie Ben is the new president of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists. Audio
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USA correspondent Ron Elving
30 Jul 2024There's much talk in Washington DC about who is in the running for the Vice President contender and who Kamala Harris will pick. Ron looks back at JD Vance's week in the spotlight after former… Audio
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A year of mainland kākāpō
1 Aug 2024In July 2023 four male kākāpō were released into the fenced Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari – part of a new habitat trial to investigate suitable locations for the growing kākāpō population. But… Video, Audio
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Arno Michaelis on turning away from white supremacy
29 Jul 2024Arno Michaelis is a speaker, author, and has worked with Serve2Unite, an organisation that engages young people of all backgrounds as peacemakers. Audio
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Heavy snow warnings for parts of Canterbury
31 Jul 2024Heavy snow warnings are still in force for parts of Canterbury on Wednesday. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Money talks- but what about cash?
3 Aug 2024Consultation on the design of a 'digital cash' system for New Zealand closed last week. The Reserve Bank is exploring the new type of currency that would be used in addition to the cash we spend today… Audio
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Karen Chhour: boot camps and Oranga Tamariki's future
The first of the government's military style academies began this week. Ten boys will start the 12-month pilot programme at Oranga Tamariki's Te Au rere a te Tonga Youth Justice Residence. Audio
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Polytechs need to cut staff and courses - Minister
2 Aug 2024The country's stricken vocational education providers need to cut staff and courses to become financially sustainable, Tertiary Education and Skills Minister Penny Simmonds says. Audio
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Health Minister on Northland doctor shortage
29 Jul 2024The region's three rural hospitals are short of 10 full-time staff, meaning they're having to cut back services, and close the Dargaville emergency department overnight. Minister of health Dr Shane… Audio
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Your morning coffee: the best brew for your gut health
21 Jul 2024Numerous studies have shown that a cup of joe is good for the gut - but what's the best way to prepare it, and are some better than others? Audio
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Music feature: House Music
30 Jul 2024For our music feature today we're joined by the renowned DJ and music producer Greg Churchill. Audio
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Caring for the carers with dementia on the rise
30 Jul 2024How families and friends can support people in their network caring for loved ones living with dementia. Audio
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Medal winning rowers' mum celebrates in Paris
New Zealand's rowers have hauled in three medals overnight on Thursday. The streak began with the women's double sculls Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis taking the top spot. Not long after, Lucy's… Audio