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NZs Prime Ministers ranked
Historians talk to The Detail about the good, the bad and the grumpy of 23 past Prime Ministers of New Zealand Audio
RNZ Pacific's shortwave service turns 75
RNZ Pacific's shortwave service reaches 75 years of broadcasting. Audio
Maori health experts fearful of long Covid hit
Health experts are worried that a long covid crisis looms for Maori, which could cause many to be unable to work or get the help they need. The experts worry that deep-seated inequities will only… Audio
Nicola Saker: Why my Dad became an 'enemy of the state'
The current issue of North and South magazine tells the fascinating story - under the headline "Enemies of the State?" - of Dorian Saker and some of his classmates falling under suspicion as suspected… Audio
Covid-19: Māori Council feels vindicated by Waitangi Tribunal ruling
The Waitangi Tribunal has found the government's Covid-19 response and vaccine rollout put Māori at risk.
The Tribunal held an urgent hearing early this month, and has this morning released its… Audio
Māori leaders call for inquiry into government Covid-19 reponse
Māori leaders are calling for an investigation into the government's pandemic response, which they say, is prejudiced against tangata whenua.
The Māori Council and other senior leaders have filed an… Audio
Agricultural economist hoping for 'boring' Fonterra report
An agricultural economist is hoping for no surprises from dairy giant Fonterra today.
The company will report its annual earnings result as well as confirm the payout for the season just finished.
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NZ Biography: Peter Fraser
This week's biography is of the strict disciplinarian of politics, former Prime Minister Peter Fraser. We have historian and former Labour minister, Michael Bassett, with us to look back at the life… Audio
Economist optimistic about Fonterra's future
New Zealand's biggest company is changing its mindset. Fonterra has written off 826 million dollars from its assets as it looks to clear the decks and scale back. Fonterra chief executive Miles… Audio
Economist optimistic about Fonterra's future
New Zealand's biggest company is changing its mindset. Fonterra has written off $826 million from its assets as it looks to clear the decks and scale back. Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell told… Audio
New report warns against technological "silver bullets"
A piece in the Newsroom website by scientist Mike Joy and economist Peter Fraser warns against seeing technological breakthroughs as a way to continue farming as we currently are. Peter Fraser joins… Audio
Fonterra's Spierings payout 'beyond belief' - Shane Jones
Former Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings is under fire for receiving a $4.7 million payout when he left the dairy giant last year.
The revelation follows the news the country's largest company… Audio
Is there more bad news to come from Fonterra?
Agricultural economist Peter Fraser, who warned Fonterra was heading for collapse, is asking whether it's "brought out all its dead" or if there's more to come.
Fonterra is forecasting a loss of up… Audio
Fonterra may also go into foreign ownership, economist warns
A dairy industry economist is warning that Fonterra's financial state is so bad it's at risk of following Westland Milk Products into foreign ownership.
The West Coast dairy cooperative was founded… Video, Audio
Peter Fraser discusses Fonterra's potential Tip Top sale
Fonterra has signalled it might sell Tip Top as it's not willing to invest the amount needed to keep the company profitable - sparking concerns an overseas buyer might lap it up. The move has outraged… Audio
Is Fonterra OK?
Fonterra announced a new interim chief executive today. Miles Hurrell will step into the role effective immediately, taking over from Theo Spierings. Audio
Mycoplasma bovis eradication cost questioned
The Government says it will cost almost one billion dollars to eradicate mycoplasma bovis. And yet there is no guarantee the plan will succeed. Peter Fraser is an agricultural economist who questions… Audio
Fonterra seeks new CEO, deals with $348m loss - analysis
There are calls for the next head of New Zealand's biggest company, Fonterra, to be homegrown - and for the salary to be given some hard thought. Chief executive Theo Spierings, who's been in the… Audio
Farm protest organiser, rural economist debate water tax
Farmers taking part in yesterday's protest against Labour policies took personal swipes at Jacinda Ardern. Protest organiser Lloyd Downing told media Ms Ardern's dairy farming grandfather would be… Audio
Labour should charge all for water - economist
A former Treasury economist who specialises in the farming sector says Labour should be promising to charge everyone for using water, not just farmers and commercial users. Audio