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Sir Robert Gillies' tangi: Fight continues for Māori 80 years after World War II
First Person - RNZ reporter Ashleigh McCaull reflects on her ties to the late last remaining member of the Māori Battalion.
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Too many parts of NZ are becoming 'news deserts'
19 Nov 2024Analysis: NZME's proposal to shut 14 community newspapers risks removing a central or only source of verified local news for many.
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The case for COPs (even this one)
16 Nov 2024Pacific Island nations and other vulnerable countries don't have a voice at the G20, but they make themselves heard at climate summits.
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The Sampler: What to listen to this week
17 Nov 2024Tony Stamp looks at an exhaustive new collection from UK rave legends Underworld, folk musician Laura Marling motherhood-infused latest and Soft Power by…
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Trump's tariffs are nothing new - NZ's real problem is the failing free trade system itself
15 Nov 2024Analysis: Many of Trump's trade policies are an extension of recent US-centric strategies to dismantle the global free trade model.
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Abuse apology: Talk is cheap, it's time for action
13 Nov 2024Analysis - Survivors felt Tuesday's apology was "hollow words" but some hope they're wrong.
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Only systemic change will stop abuse in state care
12 Nov 2024Opinion - Tuesday marks a long-awaited milestone for survivors of the state care system, writes Jennifer Montgomery of Victoria University of Wellington.
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Acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who's doing it - and where
8 Nov 2024Analysis: Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by wider acceptance from the public.
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'We are running out of time to save the idea of America' - What may decide who becomes president
4 Nov 2024Analysis - At the heart of the election and the polls is generations of social and economic change that has left too many people behind, writes Tim Watkin.
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Xi tells Luxon China is a partner, not a threat during face-to-face meeting
Analysis - Consider China an 'opportunity and partner rather than a challenge or threat' - that was the message Xi Jinping delivered to Christopher Luxon, according to Chinese state-run media.
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APEC Summit: NZ puts best foot forward ahead of Trump taking office
15 Nov 2024Analysis - World leaders gathering for APEC are all too aware Donald Trump's election has shifted the dial on trade for exporting nations.
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Trump, tariffs and trade: What to expect from this year's APEC summit
15 Nov 2024Analysis - Donald Trump will dominate talks at this year's APEC summit despite the US president-elect being nowhere near Peru. Audio
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NZ needs to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms
31 Oct 2024Analysis: As we agonise over hospitals, a key element in the debate is being missed: the need for single rooms.
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Why the coalition's mandate could be fragile
Analysis - Nearly half of all voters wanted a new government after the election, suggesting this was a "change" election, the authors of a new study write.
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How Kamala Harris must rewrite history to win
29 Oct 2024Analysis - In the final week of the US presidential election campaign, there is a real possibility a woman will make it into the top job. But why has it taken so long? asks Katie Pickles.
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Luxon emerges from CHOGM talking up climate finance
Analysis - Despite strong words, questions remain over emissions mitigation and the environmental threat posed by the Manawanui navy ship.
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Does NZ have the credibility to lead discussions at COP29?
12 Nov 2024Analysis: NZ's climate change minister will be co-leading talks on international carbon trading the global climate summit in Baku next week, even though the government has been unable to commit to…
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Trump's second term could bring chaos around the world. Will it work?
11 Nov 2024Analysis - It may be horrific and redefine the world order. Or it may be bluster over substance. But it will certainly be disruptive. Audio
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Aotearoa can learn from US tribal leaders, says expert
4 Nov 2024Opinion - Nigel Chee spent time with indigenous tribal leaders from the US last week to discuss shared experiences in search of collective solutions.
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Treaty Principles Bill to put rookie MPs to the test
9 Nov 2024Analysis - The MPs on Parliament's justice select committee may face an even tougher job ahead than the bill's champion David Seymour.
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Trump thinks presidents have near-total power
7 Nov 2024Analysis - In his second term, there will be few political or legal restraints to check him.
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Trump's win will send shock waves round the world. First stop, Ukraine
7 Nov 2024Analysis - With Donald Trump set to return to the White House, the international outlook is in for a major shake-up. Perhaps even a wild ride.
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Harris vs Trump race reaches climax in US election campaign marked by fear, vitriol
5 Nov 2024Analysis: If the election is as close as predicted, half of the country's population will be left deeply disappointed after an ugly campaign filled with drama and violence.
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Asking workers to return to the office can drive away top talent
5 Nov 2024Opinion - Don't force employees back to the office, just because it's the easiest option, Mela Lush says
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Being mentally flexible might influence our attitudes to vaccination, new study shows
24 Oct 2024Making decisions about our health is a complex and sometimes difficult process, writes Stephanie Gomes-Ng.
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Do AI tools discourage language learning?
23 Oct 2024Opinion -While AI translation might bridge language barriers it is important to be clear about the benefits and challenges it presents, Elba Ramirez writes.
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Trump's plan to radically remake US government with RFK Jr and Elon Musk
31 Oct 2024Analysis - If Trump wins, men such as Robert F Kennedy Jr would be given free rein in the health sector and Elon Musk could "start from scratch" with the federal workforce.
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Has the Trump camp's divisive rhetoric shaved off a key demographic?
30 Oct 2024Analysis - In the wake of racist comments made by speakers at his final campaign event, Donald Trump's latest speech shows he's doing little to distance himself from them, Barbara Miller says.
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