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Co-governance: Time to get on with it?
What's the fuss about co-governance? As The Detail finds out, it's not a new concept and voters are being urged to get on board with it. Audio
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Understanding the 'attention economy'
Nights Philosopher Ann Kerwin looks at a book by former Google strategist turned Oxford-trained philosopher, James William called Stand Out of Our Light: Freedom and Resistance in the Attention… Audio
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Construction injuries stopping about 340 homes being built each year
In the middle of a housing crisis avoidable construction injuries are stopping about 340 more homes being built each year.
The stats are through the roof. Two million more metres of scaffolding could… Video, Audio
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The problem of teens and tweens not getting enough sleep
Biology, homework and technology are conspiring to steal much needed sleep from teenagers. They should be getting 9 hours a night, but most get less than 7. Psychotherapist and sleep specialists… Audio
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Walking to good health: 52 Ways to Walk
Audio 10 May 2022While most of us have spent our whole lives walking, how much consideration have we really given to the full benefits? Writer and keen walker Annabel Streets has been researching the science behind… Audio
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Is it time to reconsider the rules on GMOs?
The Productivity Commission says New Zealand needs to take another look at its strict regulations on genetically modified organisms – or we could risk missing out on important innovations that improve… Audio
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Tennis player Pam Shriver calling out badly behaved coaches
Audio 9 May 2022Pam Shriver was 16 the first time she got to the US Open Women's Tennis final. During her long career as a player, and now as an ESPN tennis commentator, she kept secret what she calls an… Audio
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Expert feature: How we taste
Are you a fan of coriander? Or does the thought of the soapy-tasting herb of the devil make you shudder? Professor Joanne Hort is an expert on taste and smell, she answers your questions today. Audio
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2000s babies turning 21, a new series
A new docu-series has launched following the lead up to 21st parties for five babies born in 2000. Co-directors, Maggie Shui and Liam van Eeden talk to Jesse about the characters they followed and… Audio
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Akuch Kuol Anyieth: From South Sudan to Australia
Akuch Kuol Anyieth writes about her remarkable journey from fleeing war-torn South Sudan for a refugee camp in Kenya, and to living as a refugee in Australia. Audio
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The unfolding crisis in Sri Lanka
The Detail talks to Sri Lankan Kiwi and Newshub journalist Kethaki Masilamani about the crisis in Sri Lanka and the protests that seem to have united its long divided population. Audio
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Are we already living in the Metaverse?
In 2019, computer scientist Riz Virk wrote a book called The Simulation Hypothesis, which outlined the 10 stages of technology development that would take us to the Simulation Point. He joins the show… Video, Audio
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Elizabeth Economy: 'You never see China step up'
Chinese political expert Dr Elizabeth C. Economy's new book, The World According to China, details China's role in the world and explains Beijing's ambition to sit atop a new international system as… Audio
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The Sampler: Kae Tempest, Ry Cooder & Taj Mahal, SR Mpofu
Tony Stamp reviews the latest from British poet and musician Kae Tempest, and several new instalments from Tāmaki beatmaker SR Mpofu, while Elliott Childs assesses the reunion of legendary singers/… Audio
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Sharon Van Etten Q+A: 'I want people to experience it as a journey'
Audio 7 May 2022Charlotte Ryan talks to Sharon Van Etten about her new album ‘We've Been Going About This All Wrong’ Video, Audio
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Company enters trillion-dollar non-alcoholic drinks market
The global non-alcoholic drinks market is worth more than 1.2 trillion US dollars and three Maori boys have bold plans to be a big international player. Joe Harawira, Wayne Atkins and Lance Paora were… Audio
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Amit Katwala: the intriguing origins of the polygraph machine
Journalist Amit Katwala tells the thrilling story of the invention of the flawed lie-detecting machine in his new book Tremors in the Blood: Murder, Obsession and the Birth of the Lie Detector. Audio
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Budgeting during a cost-of-living crisis
Audio 7 May 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson sits down with the Finance Minister Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis to preview this month's Budget. Audio
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Cook Islands filmmakers dedicate documentary to conservation champion
Audio 7 May 2022Cook Islands filmmakers dedicate documentary to conservation champion. Audio
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How Many Steps are Good for the Heart?
Audio 6 May 202210 thousand steps a day has become a fitness mantra for many, A man who knows a fair bit about how many steps are good for the heart is cardiologist Professor Rob Doughty the Heart Foundation Chair at… Audio
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US officials seize superyacht in Fiji linked to Russian oligarch
American officials have seized a multimillion dollar super yacht moored in Fiji because of its links to a sanctioned Russian oligarch and so called dirty money.
The US blacklisted Suleimon Kerimov… Video, Audio
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Children eligible but less than a quarter fully vaccinated for Covid
It's been four months since children aged between 5-11 year olds became eligible for Covid vaccinations but latest data shows less than a quarter have received both jabs.
And with that age group… Audio
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Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
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Can a board game help future generations save the planet?
It's hoped that a new board game will play a bit part in future generations taking care of the planet. Called Earthcare, the game's being developed by Australian Lisa Wriley. She talks to Jesse. Audio
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US stock market tanks overnight, how that will hurt Kiwisaver
Audio 6 May 2022The US stock market has had its worst day in two years, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite each falling by between 3 and 5 percent. Bernard Hickey, talks to Jesse. Audio
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Oligarch's luxury superyacht seized in Fiji
The US government is now in control of a Russian oligarch's $466 million dollar luxury yacht, anchored in Fiji.
Fijian police seized the 106 metre vessel - Armadea - yesterday at the request of the… Audio
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Can't Save Them All - Rebecca Nesbit
Should conservationists try to save all threatened species, or do there have to be sacrifices? In a new book Tickets For The Ark : From Wasps to Whales - How Do We Choose What to Save? Rebecca Nesbit… Audio
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Trying to walk again
America's Cup sailor Simo de Mari's life changed in the most unimaginable way in March 2019. He tells The Detail about his mission to walk again after a freak accident at Omaha Beach. Audio
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School counts cost of coaxing kids back to class after Covid-19
Fed up with students not turning up, an Auckland college has hired attendance navigators and taken out radio ads to try get kids into the classroom.
New PPTA numbers show 60,000 students are missing… Video, Audio
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Countdown to freeze prices on essential items over winter
One of New Zealand's largest supermarket chains is temporarily freezing prices on at least 500 items in response to what's being called a cost of living crisis.
Countdown says it has identified… Video, Audio