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Episode 1176
Join Alexia Russell, Tim Murphy and Jeremy Rees in a look at the words we find the most confusing, satisfying, irritating, beautiful, and just plain revolting
We've taken Merriam-Webster's online resu…
Published on 1 year ago
Fears of privatisation by stealth in an overwhelmed healthcare system
Episode 1175
The risk of an increasingly privatised healthcare system is deeply inequitable care, and some fear we could be moving toward a US model
As more and more healthcare becomes private, experts worry abou…
Published on 1 year ago
The billion dollar Du Val empire that didn't exist
Episode 1174
The founders of Du Val portrayed a lifestyle of extreme wealth. The company's investors and contractors look set to pay the price.
The convoluted drama playing out for Auckland property developer Du …
Published on 1 year ago
Auckland Airport's new mall another irritant for airlines
Episode 1173
Mānawa Bay may be a winner so far for owners Auckland Airport, but the new mall hasn't won any friends from people who have to get through the crowds to work …
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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Dunedin Hospital's low place in our infrastructure must-haves list
Episode 1172
Critics want to see the workings behind the new Dunedin Hospital rebuild figure of $3 billion, questioning the number, and saying it's essential long-lasting infrastructure…
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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Guam locals pay the price for US security
Episode 1171
The tiny island of Guam is America's shield against Chinese moves in the Pacific, but that comes at the expense of its people
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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Tupperware's bankruptcy unleashes the plastic memories
Episode 1169
In spite of the lifetime guarantee, Tupperware hasn't been able to push its quality products through the barrier of quick, cheap storage solutions online…
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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Slow moves to fix fast fashion
Episode 1170
The New Zealand fashion industry is facing serious long term problems, including the influx of cheap, shoddy clothing; economic headwinds; and way too much waste
The fashion industry says it can't fi…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
The lobbyists, the minister, and the mystery document
Episode 1168
Where there's cigarette smoke there's controversy, and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has courted plenty of it
In making changes that line up with tobacco industry lobbying, associate health…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
NZ's role in a tricky Pacific peace
Episode 1166
Sir Don McKinnon on New Zealand's key role in bringing peace to Bougainville over the last 30 years…
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Published on 1 year, 1 month ago