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On the backbenches: An MP can come from anywhere
Labour’s Jamie Strange went from rock musician to teacher and church minister to walking the halls of Parliament. How did he do it? Audio
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On the backbenches: It’s in the DNA
Audio 29 Mar 2020National MP Denise Lee hangs in the backbenches of the debating chamber but says electorate work takes a more on the ground approach Audio
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On the backbenches: ‘A really weird job’
Labour’s Deborah Russell says she gets two days a month off from being an MP—so what keeps her busy? Audio
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The Sampler: Burna Boy/Maria McKee/The Highwomen
In the Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the dancehall-hip-hop fusion of Nigerian singer Burna Boy; an art-song cycle from former teenage cowpunk Maria McKee; and the twang and attitude of… Audio
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Mainland China reports first local coronavirus transmission in 3 days
Cases involving travellers from overseas continued to dominate the total number of new cases.
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Social service providers and community groups get $27m boost
Social service providers and community groups are getting a $27 million boost so they can continue to provide essential support during the lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Economists warn of mass unemployment as Covid-19 bites
One economist says New Zealand's unemployment rates could soar to 30 percent while another one described Covid-19's economic impact as "an everywhere, everything, everyone all at once shock".
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Coronavirus: Economists say unemployment could hit 30pct
Senior economists are predicting unemployment to reach 15 percent, with one warning it could even hit 30 percent as Covid-19 brings the economy to a shuddering halt.
They say the sudden stop to most… Audio
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North Korea fires two projectiles into sea
North Korea has fired two projectiles into the sea, according to South Korea's military.
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Family of Chinese New Zealanders stuck in Fiji after border restrictions
The Immigation Minister said families hoping for exemptions for visa-holder relatives "should be prepared for disappointment".
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Where two or three are gathered together…
MPs have changed the rules this week to enable social distance while running the country - lots of distance. Parliament can now e-govern and become ‘The Virtual Parliament’. Audio
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Question Time for 19 March 2020
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WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Health: What is the Government doing to keep the public informed of the steps they can take to protect themselves against COVID-19?
Hon PAULA BENNETT to the…
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Dead man's whānau in court for inmate's hearing on murder charge
A prisoner accused of murdering another inmate has objected to appearing via audio-visual link for a court hearing.
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Fly My Pretties perform Troy Kingi’s ‘Aztechknowledgey’ live at Massey
Fly My Pretties are set to release The Studio Recordings Pt. 2 in May and to celebrate, they performed this special live version of Troy Kingi’s ‘Aztechknowledgey’ live at Wellington’s Massey… Video
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The Sampler: Tami Neilson/Sam Lee/Sam Ford & Trudi Green
Nick Bollinger reviews a set full of jukebox rockabilly and sibling harmony from Tami Neilson; discusses the South Pacific soul of Sam Ford & Trudi Green; and the way Sam Lee brings Britain’s folk… Audio
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Four men charged with murder after death in Paremoremo Prison
Four men have been charged with murder after a man died in Paremoremo Prison last week after being attacked.
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Parliament's first members' day for 2020
Parliament's first member's day for the year has resulted in the passing of a bill to fund disabled election candidates and the failure of a bill calling for more detailed broadcast data Audio
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Review: The Legend of Baron To'A is a funny film with heart
At the Movies - In The Legend of Baron To'A, Fritz returns to his South Auckland neighbourhood to try and live up to the legacy of his late wrestling-star dad. Video, Audio
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Question Time for 10 March 2020
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Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and actions?
Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Is he confident that Government is taking the…
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Leicester hit form again, arrest of NZ player prompts suspension of Japanese rugby and player cited for groin grab.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Another title for NZ sevens men, gold for Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, and Lienert-Brown recommits to New Zealand Rugby
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$12m spent on fixing Corrections' payroll and reimbursing staff
The Corrections Department says it paid back all 8000 current staff by late last year and planned to do the same for 10,000 former staff by the middle of this year.
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Study shows that optimists live longer lives
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine have found new evidence that people with greater optimism are more likely to achieve "exceptional longevity". Assistant Professor and Psychologist… Audio
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Muslim leader calls for proper compensation of mosque attack victims
A Christchurch Muslim leader says the government needs to properly compensate those who have been unable to return to their old jobs following the mosque attacks.
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Prisoner killed at Paremoremo named as Rotorua 25-year-old
Police have named the prisoner who died after being attacked by an inmate at Auckland's Paremoremo Prison yesterday.
