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The financial cost of living with coeliac disease
30 Jun 2023The rising price of groceries is hitting gluten-intolerant Kiwis hard. Video, Audio
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'I'd like to see Matariki normalised'
1 Jul 2023Astronomer (and New Zealander of the Year) Rangi Mātāmua hopes the Māori New Year can become central to New Zealand's national identity.
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Knocking toys into shape in retirement
30 Jun 2023Country Life - Most mornings, you'll also find 76-year-old Te Puke man Knocker Harris in his basement creating a new interactive child's toy. Audio
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New Horizons: Rufus Wainwright's Folkocracy
2 Jul 2023William Dart revels in Rufus Wainwright's new album Folkocracy - a tribute to the central importance of the folk-singing tradition in our music, with guests ranging from Chaka Khan and David Byrne to the great Van Dyke Parks. Audio
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'Happy Feet' dances from dumpster cardboard mats to world stage
30 Jun 2023John Vaifale used to practise headspins on pieces of old cardboard. Now he's New Zealand's freestyle hip-hop dance champion. Video
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Grocers, retailers get ready to implement changes for plastics ban
30 Jun 2023New Zealand will wave goodbye to another lot of single-use plastics today including produce bags, cutlery, plates and bowls.
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Greek cauliflower, olive & chickpea stew
30 Jun 2023If you're looking for some weekend food inspiration Kelly Gibney's Greek cauliflower, olive and chickpea recipe could fit the bill. She's also got some great tips for other easy snacks for the school holidays. Audio
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Double Life: the story of Judge Frederick Maning
30 Jun 2023Black Sheep - Frederick Maning was one of the first Europeans to settle in Aotearoa, he married a high-ranking Ngāpuhi woman, . So why did so many of his private letters express such violent, racist attitudes towards Māori? Audio
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WATCH - Troy Kingi explores Aotea
1 Jul 2023Musician Troy Kingi checks out Great Barrier Island, where locals are forging their own paths with limited resources.
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World Cup veteran wants to be on court when it matters most
30 Jun 2023Silver Fern Phoenix Karaka has been a quiet champion. Now she's finding her voice thanks to her younger team mates.
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Finalists for Silver Scroll music composition awards announced
29 Jun 2023The APRA Silver Scroll Award Kaitito Kaiaka celebrates New Zealand's songwriters and composers, while the APRA Maioha Award recognises songwriters who are telling their stories in te reo Māori.
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'You can write any type of book you want and sell it anywhere'
28 Jun 2023WATCH - Nine-year-old West Australian boy Bodie Howland (author of The Love Hearts Explore Exmouth) encourages other aspiring writers to follow his lead. Video, Audio
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Kicking the single-use plastic habit
29 Jun 2023The Detail - New Zealand is making big strides in phasing out plastic packaging but are we too narrow in our thinking when it comes to waste? Audio
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Family life with motor neurone disease
29 Jun 2023Although it's "a bit shit" being diagnosed with a rare neurodegenerative disease in your early 30s, Michael Cockroft and his wife Lara are making the most of life. Audio
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WATCH - Troy Kingi explores Rakiura
30 Jun 2023Musician Troy Kingi dives for paua, enjoys a tīti (muttonbird) feast and befriends a curious weka on Stewart Island.
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"I've always encouraged kids to be really brave."
28 Jun 2023Jane Pierard is a Hawkes Bay music teacher who particularly enjoys working with young people. Audio
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The cost of glorifying fame
28 Jun 2023Celebrity worship has become a "weapon of mass distraction" that takes away from real heroism and community values, says the former editor of People magazine. Audio
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Nashville Babylon
24 Jun 2023Listen - Mark Rogers delivers another slice of choice Americana with tracks from the Handsome Family, Kris Kristofferson and Ruth Brown & Derek Harriot. Audio
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Late bloomer shows age is just a number for Black Ferns
30 Jun 2023Kate Henwood (34) says she "went a bit deaf and blind" upon learning she'd made the New Zealand women's rugby team.
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Understanding neurogenetic legacies
The diagnosis of a genetically based brain disorder can be a big help for patients who've witnessed family members experience the same symptoms, says neurology professor Richard Roxburgh. Audio
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Hire me (and my wheelchair)
29 Jun 2023This is Wheel Life: Soph asks a recruiter if her quadriplegia will affect her chances of becoming a lawyer - and conquers a terrifying stunt.
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'The thing that made you weird as a kid can make you great as an adult'
26 Jun 2023American futurist Kevin Kelly wants people to embrace their uniqueness and also be more receptive to good advice. Audio
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It's official - Kiwis love a naked swim
26 Jun 2023Every year, around 67,000 New Zealanders google 'nude beach', according to a new survey. Auckland naturist Alice de Wet tells Jesse Mulligan what she gets from going without clothes. Audio
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CO2 in geothermal wells to mitigate climate change effects
27 Jun 2023Storing carbon dioxide in geothermal wells could be a cheap way to mitigate climate change, and New Zealand is well placed to lead the way, according to researchers at the University of Canterbury. Audio