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Safety reforms risk another Pike River, officials warn in damning review
Documents reveal critical flaws in proposed safety reforms, with officials warning the changes could create legal loopholes and risk another tragedy. Audio
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20,000 and counting: Colonoscopy waitlist pushes patients to go private
25 Aug 2025The procedure can help prevent bowel cancer. But even as more cases are outsourced, the public system is struggling. Audio
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Ministry forced to release secret files showing alcohol lobby influence
20 Aug 2025Papers reveal industry lobbying against tax hikes, restrictions on sales, and a Fetal Alcohol plan. Audio
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'Our kids, they don't deserve this': Kura still waiting for permanent site
19 Aug 2025Christchurch's first kura-a-iwi has spent a decade in old, decrepit buildings.
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How Jacinda Ardern's 'groundbreaking' climate law became 'a shell'
The Zero Carbon Act promised to lock climate ambition into law. But with key policies repealed, delayed or watered down, the once 'world-leading' legislation has become a husk of its former self.
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How ACC plans to manage $3.6b abuse survivor compensation
13 Aug 2025ACC faces a huge cost and complicated task paying compensation to thousands of survivors. It says it's taking a "phased approach" but critics claim it is simply stalling. Audio
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Officer made claims about things that 'did not happen' in fatal shooting
19 Aug 2025A young officer pushed past his seniors and got "unnecessarily and dangerously close" before shooting Shargin Stephens twice with a rifle. Audio
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Cabinet paper leak suggests alcohol policy U-turn
It appears ACT's Nicole McKee wanted to cut off-licence hours. But now, she's scrapped that and wants to 'focus on reducing red tape' instead. Audio
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The health post-code lottery is alive and well
5 Aug 2025Lynette Wall did not think her retirement would be like this. She dreamed of freedom and travel. Audio
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'There is no Plan A' for our growing energy crisis
4 Aug 2025The government is touting oil and gas exploration as the answer. But there are grave doubts it will work. Audio
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Project 10: How ministers kept a massive law change secret
1 Aug 2025Documents reveal how the government worked to keep sweeping pay equity changes hidden until the last minute. Audio
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'Year 14s' ban proposed for all school sport
30 Jul 2025Sweeping new eligibility rules are aimed at restoring fairness and curbing a 'win-at-all-costs' culture in high school competitions. Audio
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Tobacco product tax break extended
The coalition has pushed back a review of its tax cut for Heated Tobacco Products by two years. Audio
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Alleged ties between NZ First and vaping companies a 'dangerous risk' to New Zealanders
23 Jul 2025Advocacy group Vape-Free Kids wants the party stripped of the tobacco and vaping portfolio it holds in government. Audio
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Nicotine lobby targeted 'very industry friendly' Peters
23 Jul 2025Lobbyists for heated tobacco products identified the NZ First leader as "friendly". His party later delivered huge tax cuts for their products. Audio
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'Alright, bye': Top Kiwi rower fled US police, hid in a bush
18 Jul 2025Top rower Zack Rumble is now banned from drinking and on a final warning after he ran from police while being questioned about a fight then hid in a bush. Audio
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Hijacked website filled with AI-generated gibberish'
17 Jul 2025A section of a local website was hijacked, then AI generated, made-up news stories about the conservation estate started showing up.
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Cancer warning labels on Kiwi wines
18 Jul 2025A warning label about the direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers now appears on Villa Maria wines sold in Ireland. Audio
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Court rejects athlete union's bid to appeal employment ruling
17 Jul 2025The court's decision brings to an end the long-running legal battle between The Athletes' Co-operative and the government's sport agency.
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Alcohol guidelines outdated and 'understate risks', update halted after lobbyists complained
14 Jul 2025Canada, Australia and the UK all significantly reduced their safe drinking guidelines in recent years.
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Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts
10 Jul 2025Phasing out government assistance for storms and floods would be leaving homeowners 'on their own', an expert says. Audio
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New KiwiRail board appointee linked to NZ First donation
9 Jul 2025Scott O'Donnell is one of the four directors of Dynes Transport Tapanui, which donated $20,000 to the party in 2024. Audio
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How an Australian rivalry came to have a grip on NZ
9 Jul 2025It is Australian sport's fiercest competition, but for decades, State of Origin has also stirred passions among Kiwis. Why? Audio
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Health Ministry manager 'way too friendly' with alcohol lobby
30 Jun 2025After internal alarm about an official's dealings with the alcohol industry, new rules of engagement are being drawn up.
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What the 'Godfather of Human Rights' says about the world today
26 Jun 2025Ken Roth tells RNZ Israel has clearly committed "war crimes" in Gaza - and he condemns Hamas' 7 October attacks. Audio
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Scoring the government against its own targets
23 Jun 2025Four of the nine key targets are behind track or face significant risks. But two are ahead of schedule.
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Principals fight 'discriminatory' breakaway first XV competition
19 Jun 2025A group of more than 40 co-ed principals have written to rugby officials asking for action against plans for a new competition among boys-only schools. Audio
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The Census has been switched off: What happens now?
19 Jun 2025In the midst of 'a population storm', the most powerful tool available to respond has been switched off. What happens now? Audio
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