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Covid-19 may dominate the news but Parliament does also have other things on its agenda. Quite a few things including a repeal of Three Strikes sentencing law. Audio

Aucklanders will be free to leave the city on December 15, provided they're fully vaccinated, or have had a negative test within 72 hours of leaving.

Taupō Mayor David Trewavas talks to Lisa Owen.

Four more weeks. That's how long Aucklanders have to wait until they're free to leave the city for their summer break.

There's a catch though - all travellers must be fully vaccinated or carry proof… Audio

Aucklanders and those planning to visit are now free to plan with confidence.

Our Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro went to see how the news is going down.

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Aucklanders will be free to leave the city's boundaries from December 15, provided they carry a vaccine certificate, or proof of a negative test. Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins talks to Lisa Owen.

Organisational psychologist Adam Grant says we all need to be willing to unlearn and rethink cherished beliefs and ideas, so that we don't favour the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of… Audio

The All Blacks are preparing to be without first-five Beauden Barrett for the test against France. Audio

National Party leader Judith Collins is backing the use of rapid antigen testing, despite overseas experts urging caution against their widespread use.

The Royal College of Pathologists of… Audio

The World Rugby Council will consider a proposal next week to change the sport's eligibility rules to make it easier for players to switch their international allegiance.

Think Lima Sopoaga lining up… Audio

Guyon Espiner's documentary "Proof' on New Zealand's drinking culture has struck a chord with RNZ listeners.  Anna gave up drinking two and a half years ago and since then she has noticed that there… Video, Audio

Rachel MacGregor has been awarded $400,000 in damages after she was defamed by her former employer, one-time Conservative Party leader Colin Craig. Rachel speaks to Karyn about the toll it has taken… Audio

A recent protest placard said "The Red Queen Shall Not Reign Supreme". That may have been intended as an insult and a demand but it actually just describes parliamentary democracy. Audio

A Dunedin couple has developed an ice cream range especially for dogs - think bacon rather than goodie goodie gum drops. Scoop Dog inventer Aleisha Kennedy explains how they came up with the idea.

The vaccination rollout and the push towards 90 percent has in many ways highlighted this country's existing disparities.

It's being seen in our biggest cities, but also in some of our more remote… Video, Audio

An online petition is calling for the end of pets for sale in pet shops following backlash against an Auckland shop which kept two puppies instore throughout lockdown.

The two puppies were unable to… Video, Audio

Discovery is creating new tv channels and will have 5, the most of any free-to-air broadcaster. Andrew says more local content will be produced, though the skew is clearly to reality TV. And… Audio

Wellington writer John McCrystal has been interested in shipwrecks since he was a child, when at the age of six he first heard the tale of the General Grant, which struck the Auckland Islands in 1866… Audio, Gallery

From this week, Australians will be able to use Afterpay to pay for food and beverages at 160 pubs and restaurants around the country. The hospitality group Australian Venue Co has partnered with… Audio

Teachers who haven't had their first Covid-19 vaccination are now suspended from school.

While most secondary schools can make-do for now with students on study leave, educators say the real test… Audio

So they didn't win the T20 final yesterday - but that's the third world cup final featuring the Black Caps in three years. They're our best side ever and there's not even a debate about it. Audio

A second world title in six months has eluded the Black Caps. New Zealand have come up short at the T20 World Cup - suffering an eight-wicket defeat in this morning's trans-Tasman final in Dubai.

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Panellists Livia Esterhazy and Tim Watkin discuss the gender pay gap in Aotearoa, the cricket final and speak to Kevin Wu from Free Britney LA. Audio

Ai Weiwei has been described as the most important artist working today, and an `unsilenceable voice of freedom'. His sculptures and installations have been viewed by millions around the world. His… Audio

Tuesday’s Covid protest at Parliament was a spectacle that had to be covered, but reporters who did so were targeted by protesters - and not for the first time. Does coverage risk ramping up the… Audio

Saxophonist and clarinet player Ella Polczyk-Przybyla not only believes in the healing power of music, she's put that belief into practice here and overseas. Audio

Award-winning food writer Lucy Corry joins us this morning to talk about her new book and share a sumptuous roast chicken salad recipe from her new cookbook, Homecooked.  Audio

Tony Stamp mulls over the second EP by Iranian-NZ rapper Chaii, a dance-influenced outing from NYC rockers Parquet Courts, and Alec Bathgate's 1996 solo debut. Audio

In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Reporter Anneke Smith looks into the Family Court system as it nears its 40-year anniversary. Audio