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Episode 1386
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes…
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8 months, 2 weeks ago
Balancing risk with overreach in our terror laws
Episode 1385
Rights groups are concerned a government spotlight on terror laws will see protest, freedom of speech and advocacy endangered …
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8 months, 2 weeks ago
The hidden epidemic in Kiwi homes that costs the country billions
Episode 1383
More funding's been announced to train up domestic violence support workers, but turning our horrific figures around is expected to take generations …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Not so awful offal
Episode 1384
Proponents of offal-eating point out that it's just polite to use every part of a beast we've killed .... it's really the least we can do
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
The value of Youth MPs put under a question mark
Episode 1382
Youth Parliament is there to give aspiring politicians a taste of a future career, but after three decades the value of the event is in question
A fo…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Tiny Nauru is causing big waves over mining
Episode 1381
Laws over international deep sea mining are being thrashed out at a meeting in Jamaica, but the process has so far taken over a decade and we don't e…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
A never-ending visa queue for refugees
Episode 1380
The Refugee Family Support Category is supposed to allow refugees to reunite with family. Instead, it's a waiting game which could take another decad…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Urban, Māori and disconnected - the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
Episode 1379
Henare vs Kaipara: Legacy, loyalty and the fight for Māori representation in the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
Two Māori heavyweights battle it out in a…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Booze warnings on hold
Episode 1378
If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side
Outdated alcohol guidelines put New Zealand out …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The business of playing for neurodiverse kids
Episode 1377
New Zealand's first play zone for children with disabilities is becoming a charitable trust, with the goal of expanding services to cater for people …
8 months, 4 weeks ago