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Is wild spring weather the new normal?
Explainer - Weather forecasters say the last couple weeks haven't been normal, "even by spring's standards". But why? Audio
Will New Zealand ever ban fireworks - and should we?
Explainer - Every November, talk of banning fireworks sparks up. But despite petitions presented to Parliament, will it happen? Audio
How Fonterra's $4b deal will change New Zealand
Explainer - Why the dairy giant is selling off its iconic brands - and why Winston Peters is angry about it.
What you need to know about this week's mega strike
Explainer - There's a huge strike coming. Who's taking part, why are they protesting and what's so 'mega' about it? Audio
What to know if you're going to the US in a government shutdown
Explainer - What the on-going battle in Washington could mean for New Zealanders. Audio
How fake doctors are trying to sell you weight loss drugs
Explainer - The popularity of Wegovy and Ozempic has seen a flood of ads pop up. Who can you trust?
'Vague threat' - Trump tariff talk takes aim at NZ film industry
Explainer - Donald Trump wants a 100 percent tariff on "foreign movies" made outside the US. What would that do to NZ's film industry? Audio
Digital driver licences are coming - how will they work?
Explainer - The government aims to introduce digital driver licences by the end of the year. But are they safe - and will everyone have to use them? Video
Is paracetamol safe? What New Zealand says about Trump's claims
Explainer - Donald Trump claims paracetamol causes autism, while the US has also made cuts to vaccine access and research. What could it all mean for NZ? Audio
How does the RNZ-Reid Research political polling work?
Explainer - RNZ-Reid Research's latest political poll is out today. But what goes into taking a poll? Here's what you need to know.
Who was Charlie Kirk, the Trump ally and activist shot dead in Utah?
The American right-wing activist has been killed while speaking at a rally. So who was he, and how was he tied to Donald Trump?
Why our police don't wear body cameras, and if that will change
Explainer - Officers around the world wear body cameras to record incidents. But why not here?
Who is most likely to be struck by lightning?
A dairy farmer's shocking encounter is a reminder of what you need to do to stay safe during storms. Audio
Will we get four-year Parliamentary terms soon?
Explainer - Parliament will soon take up whether to put longer terms to a referendum. Here's where it stands so far.
Trump's health and the secret history of presidential cover-ups
Analysis - While his doctors say Donald Trump is in good health, history is riddled with tales of presidential illness kept secret.
What 'continuous vetting' means for Kiwis in the US
Explainer - If you're thinking about going over to the United States as more than a tourist, be ready for an ever-changing reality.
在新西兰，有没有什么办法惩治“键盘侠”
越来越多的人热衷于参与到对他人的道德指责和嘲讽当中，但这种网络霸凌往往会带来真实世界的严重后果。新西兰是如何管理言论自由与隐私的边界的？
What can you do if you're publicly shamed?
Explainer : Naming and shaming, false rumours or a photo that upends your life - is there anything you can do about it?
Cause of emergency alert woes revealed
The National Emergency Management Agency has been looking into why some got multiple alerts - and others got none - during last month's tsunami scare.
How much do teachers actually earn, anyway?
Explainer - Claims by Judith Collins on teachers' pay fired up the debate recently. How much do teachers earn, and what's the current offer to change that?
'Build back better' - How the road to Piha was finally restored
Explainer - More than two years after Cyclone Gabrielle, the popular main road to Auckland's Piha is opening again. Here's how they did it. Audio
