Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchShaking up the Catholic Church patriarchy
Episode 1315
The only certainty surrounding the election of the new pope is that he will be a man, and that's a tradition unlikely to change soon
With a patriarchy…
11 months, 1 week ago
In Central Otago, historic buildings on the council chopping block
Episode 1314
The Central Otago District Council has a plan that could save millions, but many locals say it comes at the cost of history, heritage and community…
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11 months, 1 week ago
The politicians have gone but debt remains for Polyfest
Episode 1313
The cultural extravaganza festival that is Polyfest was a record-breaker this year - but its finances are in peril
In spite of the rain this year's Po…
11 months, 1 week ago
Australia's election tightly poised
Episode 1312
Australia could be the second major nation where voters in a federal election have done a u-turn on hardline, Trump-light style leaders
Australians go…
11 months, 1 week ago
Iwi/ Crown relations on the line after scathing audit
Episode 1311
Iwi and hapū are legally entitled to their Treaty Settlements, but a new report from the auditor general has found widespread breaches by the Crown …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Keeping politicians honest
Episode 1310
Increasing numbers of politicians are failing to manage real or perceived conflicts of interest, and there are calls to strengthen protocols over the…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
In the Chatham Islands, hope for a more independent future
Episode 1309
New Zealand's remotest community relies heavily on public money, but it's not what the community wants for itself
For the 600-odd residents of the Ch…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Detentions and arrests at US borders sow fear
Episode 1307
The current threat level for travel to the US is 'exercise increased caution', but a growing number of people say it's not high enough…
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11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Auckland Uni nuclear physicist unlocking secrets of the universe
Episode 1308
Auckland University nuclear physicist David Krofcheck is recognised for his work on the world's greatest science experiment …
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11 months, 2 weeks ago
Getting swept into a global recessionary vortex
Episode 1306
New Zealand will inevitably be pulled into the world's economic gloom to some extent, but we have some cushioning in place…
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11 months, 3 weeks ago