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NZ brand launches petition asking govt to remove tax on SPF
A burning question; should the government take GST of sunscreens and make it cheaper to guard against melanoma? New Zealand skin care brand, Raaie has launched a petition asking the government to… Audio
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PM Luxon claiming $52,000 accomodation supplement
The Prime Minister is claiming a $52,000 accommodation supplement to cover expenses while staying in Wellington, because he has chosen not to live in Premier House.
Christopher Luxon will claim the… Audio
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Online conspiracies abound over Kate Middleton's absence
In January, Kate Middleton underwent abdominal surgery for an undisclosed issue. While the palace has said she is recovering well at home, she has not been seen since. Audio
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Why go to school? Expert says NZ needs a rethink
With new classrooms being scrapped, achievement rates stagnating, and attendance dropping, Professor John Morgan says the nation needs a debate on the purpose of schools. Audio
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Full steam ahead
The new Parliament has spent much of its time so far, debating under urgency. What is that, and why has it? Audio
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President Joe Biden's son testifies in front of Congress
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about, President Joe Biden's son testifying in front of Congress and powerful Republican politician stepping aside, and fast food becoming… Audio
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How history will remember Grant Robertson
Grant Robertson announced his retirement from politics last week. Some have praised his work as Finance Minister while others have compared him to Robert Muldoon (and not in a good way). It is too… Audio
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Thousands expected at Fa’anānā Efeso Collins' funeral
Thousands of people are pouring into the Due Drop Events centre in Manukau for the funeral of Fa’anānā Efeso Collins.
The 49-year-old Green Party MP and former Auckland mayoral candidate collapsed… Audio
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Prime Minister refuses to rule out liberalising access to semi-automatic guns
The Prime Minister is refusing to rule out freeing up access to semi-automatic guns.
The government is rewriting the Arms Act this term - changes that may include allowing competitive shooters access… Audio
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WTO Ministerial Conference set to begin in Abu Dhabi
Representatives from across the globe are convening at the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi to try and set new rules for global commerce.
But concerns are being raised… Audio
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Sepuloni: Newshub's demise sad for media in Aotearoa
Time now for our weekly catch up with the deputy leader of the Opposition, Carmel Sepuloni. Audio
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Testy times for presiding officers
This morning’s debates in the chamber provided multiple examples of how difficult it can be as a presiding officer when contentious bills are going through under urgency. Audio
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South African general elections on the way
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz reports. Audio
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Govt pushes through smokefree repeal legislation under urgency
The country's world first generational smoking ban is going up in smoke, as the Government pushes through its repeal legislation under urgency. It's prompted emotionally charged scenes in Parliament… Audio
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The storied, storeyed history of Premier House
The official residence of the prime minister on Wellington's Tinakori Road - now well over 150-years old - is in need of some serious renovations. Audio
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Politics by Night with Thomas Coughlan
NZME deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Emile Donovan to cover the government's education review and a controversial Bill ushered through the House under urgency. Audio
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Foreign minister seeks larger diplomatic footprint, despite cuts
The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee has been holding its annual review of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Audio
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Govt pushes ahead with its legislation to scrap Te Aka Whai Ora
The dismantling of the Maori Health Authority is under way, as the Government pushes ahead with its legislation to scrap Te Aka Whai Ora. Parliament has gone into urgency to pass the bill through all… Audio
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Govt claims reducing tobacco retailers will increase ram raids: Data disproves
Data disproves the Government's claims that reducing the number of tobacco retailers would lead to an increase in ram raids according to a public health professor. The Coalition plans to repeal smoke… Audio
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PM Luxon on repealing smokefree laws
Health officials urged the government to retain key aspects of the smokefree law it plans to repeal, but Associate Health Minister Casey Costello rejected them.
In documents obtained by RNZ, the… Audio
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Fiji women's minister wants stronger online harassment laws
Fiji's Women and Children's Minister Lynda Tabuya says Pacific island countries need to "strengthen laws" on online harassment. Her comment comes as she deals with allegations of a sex and drug… Audio
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Tonga's King and prime minister still at odds over ministerial dispute
Tonga's King and prime minister still at odds over ministerial dispute Audio
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Willis: private investment will help transport projects
Audio 27 Feb 2024To politics now and the Education Minister claims the school property system is bordering on a crisis. The Government's launched a review into school property, pausing and reassessing hundreds of… Audio
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BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
Jonathan Frewin looks at the events making headlines internationally, including Sweden's bid to join NATO, a World Trade Organisation conference in Abu Dhabi, and elections in both Iran and Mexico. Audio
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Singapore forking out for Taylor Swift Eras tour
We've been talking about Taylor Swift throughout the programme and the projected millions our economy may have missed out on by not hosting a tour here. She's on her way to Singapore tomorrow where… Audio
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Govt launching inquiry into school property system
The Government is launching an inquiry into the school property system, which it says is bordering on crisis with major cost blowouts and stalled projects. Earlier this month, RNZ revealed that the… Audio
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Lobby groups spent 13 times more campaign cash compared to 2020
Just released figures show who splashed the campaign cash during last year election. Third party promoters or lobby groups spent a staggering thirteen times more last year compared to the 2020… Audio
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Political leaders and community pay respects to Fa'nana Efeso Collins
Political leaders and members of the community have been gathering in Auckland to pay their respects to Green MP Fa'nana Efeso Collins, who died last week. Fa'anana was taking part in a charity event… Audio