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The Week in Politics: Parker's proposals set off a wealth tax debate
29 Apr 2022Analysis: Revenue Minister David Parker's mission to find out how much tax the wealthiest people are paying raises questions about the government's intentions.
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Ukraine war escalates beyond its borders in mounting confrontation
28 Apr 2022Analysis - Some 10 miles inside Russia at a military base near the village of Golovchino, dozens of damaged, burnt and blasted Russian armoured vehicles have been dragged into scattergun positions as…
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About all the 'Māori nonsense' …
28 Apr 2022Māori Language Commissioner Professor Rawinia Higgins responds to an Otago Daily Times column in which the author, Joe Bennett, describes an RNZ presenter's use of te reo Māori as "wasting her time".
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Australian election: Inflation shock will have Morrison contemplating interest rate response
28 Apr 2022Analysis - The last time interest rates rose during an Australian election campaign was in 2007. Inflation had hit 3 percent and the Reserve Bank was worried it might climb higher.
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Diabetes and me: Life-changing diagnosis revealed in casual manner
27 Apr 2022In Diabetes and Me, RNZ's Megan Whelan shares her journey of learning to live with type 2 diabetes.
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Power Play: Face time makes all the difference for Ardern
Power Play - The prime minister's trip abroad was billed as a "trade mission," but was most productive when it was leader-to-leader behind closed doors.
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Why the war in Ukraine is pushing the Doomsday Clock’s hands closer to midnight
23 Apr 2022The so-called Doomsday Clock, created by scientists to measure the imminent risk of nuclear conflagration, is now looking increasingly out of time with current events, writes Alexander Gillespie.
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Week in Politics: Inflation, inflation, inflation
Analysis - The prime minister smiled her way through Singapore and Japan this week but back home the highest inflation rate in a generation wasn't something to be happy about.
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NZ should be in no hurry to reopen its border to cruise ships
22 Apr 2022Analysis - The cruise industry requires strong regulation. Now is the time to hold it to account, rather than hurry to offer good news for an industry conference in Miami, writes James Higham.
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Why the transition into adolescence can be brutal for kids' mental health
22 Apr 2022Addressing how we treat teen mental health is of increasing importance with rising rates of anxiety and depression in teens and the likely impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes clinical psychologist…
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Progress on gender equality being shoved back by pandemic
21 Apr 2022Analysis - Women make up about 90 percent of those who lost jobs during the pandemic, while many shouldered heavy economic, emotional or care-giving burdens.
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Diabetes and Me: Hooked on lifting
20 Apr 2022In this week's column of Diabetes and Me, RNZ's Megan Whelan shares her journey of learning to live with type 2 diabetes and explains why the gym is now her sanctuary.
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Twitter exploring a sale would make free speech an afterthought
Analysis - Twitter Inc's board directors can lean on concerns about the fate of the social media platform under Elon Musk to rebuff him, but if they decide to explore a sale, price will override all…
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10 ways to support parents of an autistic child
18 Apr 2022Opinion - Having a child diagnosed with autism can be isolating and overwhelming but there are plenty of ways to support parents, writes Elyse Crowther.
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Sacred hares and pagan worship - the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
15 Apr 2022The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might…
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Week in Politics: Orange for everyone and troops for Europe
15 Apr 2022Analysis - The government steps over a line as it sends weapons to Ukraine, albeit indirectly. Louisa Wall fires a broadside as she leaves Parliament and some MPs blunder their way through the week.
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Lack of accountability in Black Ferns saga leaves sour taste
15 Apr 2022Comment - New Zealand Rugby's Black Ferns review has left a feeling that women's rugby isn't highly valued at all, writes Hamish Bidwell.
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Diabetes and me: Making sustainable changes
13 Apr 2022My health is maybe not something I can fix in three months but if it isn't something I am being graded on, how will I know I have done well? RNZ's Megan Whelan shares her journey of learning to live…
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Geoffrey Miller: Jacinda Ardern and Nanaia Mahuta struggle in Ukraine lethal aid debate
11 Apr 2022Opinion - International analyst Geoffrey Miller examines New Zealand's justifications for not providing Ukraine with 'lethal aid'.
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Australia election: Enter a lacklustre advert for democracy
11 Apr 2022Analysis - The BBC's Nick Bryant sees an Australian election campaign that will be defined, to a large part, by what it lacks. Video
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Why Ed Sheeran’s court victory sounds good for the music industry
9 Apr 2022Comment: There's a good chance you've heard a song by Ed Sheeran called Shape of You which has been streamed over 3 billion times on Spotify.
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The red mist: Super Rugby's big problem
8 Apr 2022Opinion - With five red cards issued during a single weekend, it's hard to agree they are an effective deterrent, writes Jamie Wall.
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Covid-19: Vaccine resistance's roots in negative childhood experiences
8 Apr 2022Analysis - The long-running Dunedin Study has found a link between vaccine resistance and histories of adverse experiences during childhood, including abuse, maltreatment, or neglect.
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Week in Politics: Settings, sanctions and Ashley Bloomfield
Analysis - The PM decides the country will stay in red for a while longer, the government ramps up sanctions against Russia but the opposition wants more, and Ashley Bloomfield resigns.