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US judge blocks Idaho abortion ban in emergencies; Texas restrictions allowed
Legal experts say the conflicting rulings in Idaho and Texas could, if upheld on appeal, force the Supreme Court to wade back into the debate.
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'Significant changes' ahead for Tauranga’s CBD
Revitalisation of Tauranga's city centre is "absolutely critical" for New Zealand's fifth largest city and the council has released a plan to ensure it.
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Who will be the next Dalai Lama - and will China have a say?
The reincarnation of the the Dalai Lama is steeped in ancient tradition, but as the current spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism turns 87, the future is uncertain.
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Adoption law reform "long overdue"
The country's outdated adoption legislation is set for an overhaul by the Ministry of Justice, which admits the law hasn't kept up with modern life and families. Improving access to birth families… Audio
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Media go in boots ‘n all on ABs coach - and comms
An effort to shield the under-fire All Blacks coach from a media mauling last weekend fired up commentators already cranky about the high-handedness of rugby bosses. But given the intensity of some… Audio
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Media go in boots ‘n all on ABs coach - and comms
An effort to shield the under-fire All Blacks coach from a media mauling last weekend fired up commentators already cranky about the high-handedness of rugby bosses. But given the intensity of some…
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Child labour used at Hyundai subsidiary's Alabama factory
A subsidiary of Hyundai in the US used child labour at a plant that supplies parts for the Korean carmaker's assembly line in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Pacific digital toolbox needed to hammer out misinformation
Opinion - a shortage of resources and investment from digital platforms has left the Pacific region battling misinformation and under-moderation.
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The Week in Detail: Charities, citizenship, and the Pacific Islands Forum
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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The Week in Detail: Charities, citizenship, and the Pacific Islands Forum
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
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Growing pains: Our outdated adoption laws
Our almost 70-year-old adoption laws are under review and there are calls for changes to make it easier for adopted children to reconnect with their biological family. Audio
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Growing pains: Our outdated adoption laws
Our almost 70-year-old adoption laws are under review and there are calls for changes to make it easier for adopted children to reconnect with their biological family.
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Pacific news in brief for July 7
Wenda greeted in Port Vila, man dies in police custody in Tonga, and concerns about pork law Liberation fighter Wenda gets warm greeting in Vanuatu The head of the United...
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Ministry of Justice unveils options for adoption law reform
The country's 67-year-old adoption laws are set for an overhaul.
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Review: Jurassic World Dominion
Jurassic World Dominion is the latest - and probably final - in the "Jurassic" series. This time the dinosaurs share space with Jurassic World stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, and Jurassic… Video, Audio
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Review: Jurassic World Dominion
Jurassic World Dominion is the latest - and probably final - in the "Jurassic" series. This time the dinosaurs share space with Jurassic World stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, and Jurassic…
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Joshua Prager: whatever happened to baby Roe?
Almost 50 years ago the US Supreme Court handed down the landmark Roe v Wade ruling securing a woman's legal right to obtain an abortion. IThe plaintiff at the centre of the case, known by the… Audio
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Surrogacy law expert on changes considered by government
Would be parents using surrogates will no longer have to adopt their own child after its born if the government accepts changes recommended by the Law Commission.
Its review has found laws governing… Video, Audio
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Law Commission details suggested changes to surrogacy law
The laws governing surrogacy in NZ are outdated and in need of a major overall according the Law Commission review.
Top of the list changing the legal status of intended parents who use a surrogate… Video, Audio
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The not-the-budget bills
The budget wasn’t the only thing at Parliament this week. There was also legislation on surrogacy, free speech, political conflicts of interest, and sexual harassment. Audio
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The not-the-budget bills
The budget wasn’t the only thing at Parliament this week. There was also legislation on surrogacy, free speech, political conflicts of interest, and sexual harassment.
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'This is my vocation' : 80-year-old school principal
Manurewa community icon Shirley Maihi is the country's oldest school principal. At 80, she leads decile one Finlayson Park School, championing bi-lingual education and social wellbeing initiatives… Audio
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Marshalls launches big child health intervention
The Marshall Islands is rolling out a major intervention in an attempt to help parents improve the health of their young children. A high-rate of malnutrition and growth stunting among children has…
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Why the transition into adolescence can be brutal for kids' mental health
Addressing 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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Review: The Last Bus
In The last Bus, Timothy Spall uses his bus pass o get from John O’Groats to Land’s End. Trouble is it’s a Scottish one. Video, Audio
