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Cleared leftist Lula attacks Bolsonaro as presidential run speculation grows
Brazilian former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has set the stage for a likely 2022 presidential run, using his first speech since his graft convictions were overturned to blast President Jair…
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Extreme weather events predicted for Otago in long term - report
A milestone report detailing the risks that climate change poses to Otago including widespread flooding will be tabled this afternoon.
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Investigation broadened into police photographing youths
The Independent Police Conduct Authority and the Privacy Commissioner are broadening their investigation into the police practice of photographing innocent youths - to include any member of the… Audio
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Women fall behind in home ownership
Women are less likely to be the sole owner of a house in New Zealand than men, due in part to the gender pay gap, a study has found. Audio
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Switzerland votes to ban face coverings in public
Switzerland has narrowly voted in favour of banning face coverings in public, including the burka or niqab worn by Muslim women.
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International Women's Day 2021: Key messages from the Pacific
To mark International Women's Day 2021, five feminists from the Pacific share their ideas to tackle gender-based violence and gender inequality. Audio
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Campaigner for ending conversion therapy seeks greater role
A campaigner for ending conversion therapy says queer communities should be involved with the designing of a new law now.
Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has commited to passing legislation to ban gay… Audio
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Strong messages from Pacific feminists this Women's Day
Strong messages from Pacific feminists this International Women's Day. Audio
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Why happiness doesn't cost any money at all
A new study out of McGill University shows that people in societies where money plays a minimal role can have a level of happiness comparable to Scandinavian countries which typically rate highest in… Audio
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Week in politics: Confusion and frustration over Covid-19 messaging
Analysis - The prime minister came down hard on lockdown rule-breakers but were they clearly told what they had to do? Peter Wilson looks into the reports as another crisis lurks in the background.
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More Aucklanders without internet need help - educator
Auckland students in lockdown who are struggling to learn without home internet connections.
The Education Ministry says it is spending $8 million to maintain the 45,000 household connections it… Audio
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Māori communities' rate of vaccine hesitancy 'alarmingly high' - Peeni Henare
The government has a "big job" ahead of it to combat what it calls an "alarmingly high" rate of vaccine hesitancy among Māori communities, Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare says.
Henare… Audio
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Principals Federation suggests members ignore directives to enrol violent students
The Principals Federation has advised its members to defy legally binding directives to enrol violent children who have been kicked out of other schools.
It says principals should consider refusing… Audio
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Covid-19: GPs turned away from spare vaccines
South Auckland GPs were turned away when they tried to get vaccinated this weekend after spare doses became available.
The city's district health boards had leftover vaccine after a week of border… Audio
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Muslim groups want more action over mosque attacks
Muslim groups are calling for more action and accountability over the mosque attacks, including urgent mandatory reporting of firearms injuries.
A new report out today from the Islamic Federation… Audio
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Covid-19: Doctors miss out on leftover vaccines
Some South Auckland doctors didn't receive a Covid-19 vaccination over the weekend despite leftover doses from the border roll out being available.
The city's DHBs invited some health care workers to… Audio
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Baptism of fire for new master
Parliament can be like a raucous schoolroom where some boys consider new teachers are fair game. When does a robust contest cross a line into unreasonable behaviour? Video, Audio
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Early KiwiSaver access for disabled about 'equity' - Clark
People with life-shortening conditions will soon get to access their KiwiSaver earlier.
The government has announced that from March people with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Huntington's disease… Audio
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Government called to consider vaccinating south Auckland first
The government's is being told it should look at vaccinating South Aucklanders first when the community roll out starts.
Papatoetoe and its surrounding suburbs are grappling with the current Covid-19… Audio
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'Houses are as unaffordable as they've been at any time for at least 17 years'
Buying a home is increasingly out of reach for many as housing affordability dips to historically low levels.
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Tackling child poverty a mountain that keeps getting steeper
Opinion - Although the government should be happy with the child poverty statistics, its 'radical incrementalism' seems to lack significant policies to tackle challenges ahead, writes Max Rashbrooke.
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Having a rare disorder isn't rare - but it is frustrating
For those kiwis with rare disorders, it's a battle against the health system to get treatment. Audio
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South Auckland families will struggle with rates rise, councillor says
A proposed 5 percent rates rise and increased water charges will be too much for many South Auckland residents, a councillor says.
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Politicians, advocates react as figures show little change in child poverty
There has been little annual change in the number of children living in poverty across most measures, but there has been a drop in the number of whānau struggling to provide the basics.
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Covid-19 likely to have undone child poverty improvements - officials
Latest child poverty stats show improvements were being made before Covid-19 hit - but officials warn any progress is now likely to have been undone by the pandemic.
Figures released by Stats NZ for… Audio