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Driving school helping 1200 rangatahi faces uncertain future | RNZ
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- Driving school helping 1200 rangatahi faces uncertain future | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Youth Inspire has been running a Driving School in the Hutt Valley for more than seven years, during which time over 1200 young people have come through its doors. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Māori and Pacific young people hold drivers licence's at much lower rates than their Pākehā counterparts and the charity believes that's locking them out of employment opportunities.
CEO Zainab Ali said rangatahi who aren't driving on their correct licences are often referred to the program by local police. However, after being denied further funding for the next three years, the school is working on how it can continue providing driving services without that support.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/591926/youth-charity-says-inequitable-access-to-drivers-licences-locks-rangatahi-out-of-jobs
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- Officials want Stewart Island solar-powered by Christmas | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- A long-promised project to shift Stewart Island to solar power could be underway within months and operational by Christmas, officials say. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Rakiura's 480 residents currently rely entirely on diesel for power generation, and are bracing for a steep rise in prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591821/officials-want-stewart-island-solar-powered-by-christmas-in-face-of-rising-diesel-costs
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- Economic agenda 'tailor-made' for NZ First - Corin Dann | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Things are looking up for New Zealand First, with the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll putting the party on 13.9%. RNZ’s Corin Dann tells The Whip that Winston Peters’ long-term policy plan is aligning perfectly with the country’s political concerns | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
🎧 Listen to more from The Whip: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/thepanel
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- John Campbell remembers one of his 'happiest' weeks | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- "So brilliant and so sharp": Incoming Morning Report co-host John Campbell says he did a short stint working alongside one of New Zealand's most iconic broadcasters - and what he learnt from her stays with him to this day. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
🔊 Join John Campbell and Ingrid Hipkiss on RNZ's Morning Report from 6am Monday: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/people/john-campbell-gears-up-for-rnz-return-i-just-believe-in-speaking-truth-to-power
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- Kiwi Health Hero David Letele on the cost of living crisis | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- David Letele, founder of Buttabean Motivation (BBM) says government funding cuts have created a "perfect storm" during the cost of living crisis. Featured in a new book, Kiwi Health Heroes for his role in inspiring and helping others to live their best lives, Letele says seeing kids struggle is "heartbreaking". | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
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- Helen Clark attends play about her life | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- The cast of Helen Clark in Six Outfits didn't want to know if the former prime minister would be in the audience, with playwright Fiona Samuel admitting she'd be "insanely nervous" if she was. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Helen Clark did attend and gave her verdict live on stage with Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2019030289/helen-clark-responds-to-the-play-about-her
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- 'That's my guy': Peter Dunne recalls when former PM David Lange stood against nuclear weapons | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- "That's my guy": Former United Future party leader Peter Dunne recalls a compelling moment on the day of David Lange’s iconic Oxford Union Debate, where he argued against nuclear weapons | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
🎧 Listen to more from The Whip: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/thepanel
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- Are you guaranteed tobe able to access your KiwiSaver at 65? | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Will you definitely be able to access your KiwiSaver when you're 65? | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions
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- Aucklanders rethink dining-out habits amid rising fuel costs | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Aucklanders are changing their dining-out habits as the recent surge in fuel prices increasingly squeezes household budgets | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Some families are dining out less frequently and visiting cheaper restaurants.
Others are eating during off-peak hours, when discounts and special offers can help soften the cost.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/chinese/591842/aucklanders-rethink-dining-out-habits-amid-rising-fuel-costs
Video: Yiting Lin
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- Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas in face of rising diesel costs | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- A long-promised project to shift Stewart Island to solar power could be underway within months and operational by Christmas, officials say | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Rakiura's 480 residents currently rely entirely on diesel for power generation, and are bracing for a steep rise in prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Southland Mayor Rob Scott said officials were looking at ways to speed up progress on the planned solar farm, which secured a $15 million government loan last year.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591821/officials-want-stewart-island-solar-powered-by-christmas-in-face-of-rising-diesel-costs
Video: Mark Papalii
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- NZ's Royal Problem: The Power of the Crown | Context
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- 1 month ago
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- As scandal surrounds Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, attention has turned to his place in the royal line of succession in New Zealand. In this episode of Context, we explore how New Zealand remains tied to the Crown and why changing it is more complex than it seems. Subscribe: @RNZvideo
Here’s the catch: if the UK moves to remove him, countries like New Zealand would need to pass their own laws to match it. So what does that actually mean? And if New Zealand became a republic what would have to change?
Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner trace the long evolution of our system from the Treaty of Waitangi, through dominion status and the Constitution Act 1986, to the modern role of the Governor-General.
Along the way:
Why NZ has a legal say in the line of succession
What would replace the monarch as head of state
And what happens to agreements made with the Crown
Could New Zealand walk away from the monarchy and what wo...
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- First Kiwi woman wins NCAA basketball title | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Charlisse Leger-Walker has become the first wahine from Aotearoa to win a NCAA basketball title in the US. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Leger-Walker's UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) has beaten South Carolina in the championship game, with the 24-year-old from Hamilton playing a pivotal role.
She says she hopes to show young people back home "this is so doable".
"Why not us playing on the biggest stages in front of the whole world? And we have the talent to do it."
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/591794/why-not-us-ncaa-superstar-charlisse-leger-walker-hopes-historic-title-inspires-next-generation
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- He's making his radio return | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Welcome home, John Campbell! 👏👏👏 | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
John joins Ingrid Hipkiss as co-host on RNZ's Morning Report from 6am Monday.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/people/john-campbell-gears-up-for-rnz-return-i-just-believe-in-speaking-truth-to-power
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- Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25% | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has held its benchmark official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25 percent, as it forecast inflation to break above 4 percent but said it did not want to hurt the economic recovery.
The decision was expected and the central bank emphasised it was looking for the likely medium-term effect of higher inflation and reduced growth caused by the war, and household and business behaviour.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/591776/reserve-bank-holds-official-cash-rate-at-2-point-25-percent
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- Broadcaster John Campbell's reflections as his return to radio nears | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- John Campbell, the newly appointed co-host of RNZ's Morning Report, starts the job on Monday. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
This week, he spoke to Afternoons host Jesse Mulligan about what journalism means to him - and the often thorny issue of bias.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/people/john-campbell-gears-up-for-rnz-return-i-just-believe-in-speaking-truth-to-power
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- Major Middle East conflict developments: NZ govt's first response | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's positive to see the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East, and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, he warns the economic impacts will continue. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says markets have reacted positively to the ceasefire news, with crude oil prices falling and global equities up.
She says despite the ceasefire development it remains unclear how fast cargo will begin to move through the Strait of Hormuz should the ceasefire hold.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591783/luxon-willis-caution-economic-effects-will-continue-despite-ceasefire
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- Labour leader Chris Hipkins on fuel crisis, Middle East conflict | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins talks to media on the ongoing fuel crisis and the Middle East conflict. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
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- Govt welcomes ceasefire, warns fuel prices may take longer to fall | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- PM Christopher Luxon says it's positive to see the announcement of a ceasefire and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
However, he warns the economic impacts will continue.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says markets have reacted positively to the ceasefire news, with crude oil prices falling and global equities up.
She says despite the ceasefire development it remains unclear how fast cargo will begin to move through the Strait of Hormuz should the ceasefire hold.
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- Northland residents using Afterpay to buy essentials amid cost-of-living crisis | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- In the small, predominantly Māori town of Kaikohe, residents struggling with high living costs are using Afterpay to buy things like gas. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The buy-now-pay-later service lets you purchase goods and services at a quarter of the cost, then pay off the total in three fortnightly instalments.
While the repayments are interest-free, any users who miss an instalment, or are late with a repayment, are charged a fee.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591689/northland-residents-using-afterpay-to-buy-essentials-amid-cost-of-living-crisis
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- The people using Afterpay just to get by | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Kaikohe residents struggling with high living costs are using Afterpay to buy things like gas. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The buy-now-pay-later service lets you purchase goods and services at a quarter of the cost, then pay off the total in three fortnightly instalments.
For some families, it means being able to get kai on the table that week.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591689/northland-residents-using-afterpay-to-buy-essentials-amid-cost-of-living-crisis
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- Winston Peters meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Peters met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday morning in Washington DC, where he expressed New Zealand's desire to see dialogue and de-escalation over Iran. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The meeting took place just hours after US President Donald Trump posted that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran if the country does not heed his cutoff time to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran reported US-Israeli attacks on its infrastructure were already under way.
Peters outlined the significant negative economic impacts the conflict was having on New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591717/winston-peters-tells-us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-of-iran-war-impact-on-nz
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- Loyalty programmes: What to keep in mind | Thrift
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- There's a point some consumers cross into overspending, one expert says, explaining the ins and outs of loyalty programmes. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
🎧 Listen to the full Thrift podcast: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/thrift
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- The Kiwi who spent 6 years in cover for the CIA | The Agency
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- 1 month ago
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- New Zealander Kit Bennetts reveals details of a years-long stint spying for America's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the Cold War. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Bennetts, who was born and raised in Masterton, was recruited in Wellington by the CIA Chief of Station at the US Embassy in 1979. At the time he was working for New Zealand's SIS.
🎧 Hear the full story - listen to The Agency podcast: https://www.rnz.co.nz/theagency
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- Fuel pressure: PM’s ‘straight up’ message to Kiwis | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon batted away questions about the government's domestic response to the fuel crisis, refusing to say whether more targeted groups might receive support. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
He says while the government knows households and businesses are under "immense pressure", it cannot "alleviate that pressure on everyone".
Luxon pointed to Covid spending as a lesson, saying support then was "untargeted, not timely, not temporary".
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591677/watch-christopher-luxon-faces-questions-about-iran-fuel-and-polls
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- Middle East conflict: Luxon shares deep concerns, reiterates NZ position | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon explains why the government is "deeply concerned" as the conflict in the Middle East hits the six-week mark. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
New Zealand's position is clear, he says: "This is not a time for escalating rhetoric or actions" - and it is critical parties involved come to a negotiated solution.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591677/watch-christopher-luxon-faces-questions-about-iran-fuel-and-polls
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel and polls | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel prices and National's poll numbers after a meeting of the government's top ministers | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
It follows an eventful week in politics, including the latest Taxpayers' Union/Curia poll put National slightly up but still below 30 percent. Fuel prices have continued to surge, with no sign yet the US, Israel and Iran will stop fighting - US President Donald Trump instead threatening to take out civilian infrastructure and send the country to "hell".
Luxon earlier on Tuesday called Trump's comments "unhelpful".
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591677/watch-live-christopher-luxon-faces-questions-about-iran-fuel-and-polls
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- Boil water notice for Auckland suburbs until ‘further notice’ | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- A boil water notice has been issued for several Auckland suburbs after routine water sample testing showed traces of E coli. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The notice is for parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings.
About 7500 households are under the notice, Watercare says.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591610/boil-water-notice-for-auckland-suburbs-until-further-notice
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- Anti-bottom trawling long distance swimmer Jono Ridler breaks world record | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Ultra-marathon open-water swimmer Jono Ridler has completed his record-breaking odyssey down the east coast of the North Island, calling New Zealanders to unite against bottom trawling, and been met by crowds of supporters | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Ridler began the almost 1400 kilometre slog in North Cape 90 days ago, on 5 January, and finished on Saturday afternoon at Whairepo Lagoon, on the Wellington waterfront.
The swim sets a new world record for the longest unassisted staged swim - wearing only togs, goggles and a swim cap, but no wetsuit.
Ridler partnered with marine conservation group LiveOcean, launching a petition against bottom trawling fishing, which has now been signed by more than 66,000 people.
His swim included swarms of jellyfish, battling sunburn, and more than 120 stops between his swimming shifts for rests and community stopovers to raise awareness.
Full story: h...
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- Introducing The Agency Podcast | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- In a new podcast, a Kiwi working for CIA describes the operation he ran against Russian military intelligence at the height of the Cold War. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
🎧 Listen to The Agency - hosted by Guyon Espiner and John Daniell: https://www.rnz.co.nz/theagency
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- Fuel stocks remain 'steady' | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment's latest fuel stocks update showed that as at 11:59pm on Wednesday evening, there were 61.9 days of petrol, 51.5 days of diesel, and 50.1 days of jet fuel.
This is compared to 58.7 days of petrol, 52.2 days of diesel and 46.2 days of jet fuel, in the previous update.
The government also told media it remained gravely concerned about the trajectory of the Middle East conflict and its impact on the global economy, which shows no signs of ending.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591593/live-fuel-stocks-remain-stable-says-willis
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- Govt provides update on fuel stocks and concerns over Middle East conflict | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Finance Minister Nicola Willis told media they hadn't heard about any material problems from fuel importers, meaning the country could remain in phase one of its fuel crisis response. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Fuel prices have skyrocketed since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran at the end of February. Iran's reaction to close off the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping has sent the global energy industry into turmoil.
The government also told media it remained gravely concerned about the trajectory of the Middle East conflict and its impact on the global economy, which shows no signs of ending.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591593/live-fuel-stocks-updated-by-government
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- Country Life: Bennik’s Eggs - Home of ‘New Zealand’s best egg shop’ | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The third generation of Bennik's are now joining this family-run egg farm which was the first to move to cage-free.
| Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
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- Winston Peters signs defence and security declaration with Cook Islands PM Mark Brown | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- New Zealand will resume about $29.8 million in annual funding to the Cook Islands as the two countries sign a defence and security declaration | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Signed by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, the declaration comes more than a year after Brown formally signed a strategic deal with China.
New Zealand had not been informed of the details or consulted ahead of time, despite the Cook Islands as a realm country being expected to do so on constitutional matters, defence and security.
This new declaration aims to clear up any ambiguity, setting out a shared understanding of the nature of both countries' relationship regarding defence and security of the Cook Islands.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/591328/winston-peters-signs-defence-and-security-declaration-with-cook-islands-pm-mark-brown
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- Debbie Ngarewa-Packer responds to mileage boost for health workers during energy crisis | MATA
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- 1 month ago
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- MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes speaks to Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer about the government's response to the war in Iran, how the current fuel crisis is impacting communities, and what the future holds for Te Pāti Māori. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Made with the support of NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho
Full interview: https://www.rnz.co.nz/video/mata-with-mihingarangi-forbes
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- MATA | Debbie Ngawera-Packer on What the War in Iran Will Mean for Whānau Māori | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- [G] The war in Tehran may feel a world away, but its impacts are already hitting home. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Deb Ngawera-Packer says whānau are feeling the squeeze. What does this mean for Māori?
WATCH MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes @ https://www.rnz.co.nz/video
or on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3lS2qVBadNOTxgzDa8l9tXf_9byUPH3z
Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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- | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- The Post's political editor Luke Malpass says Christopher Luxon dismisses traditional political skills, but that means he fails to make an impact with the public. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
🎧 Listen to more from The Whip here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/thepanel/audio/2019029415/the-whip-for-1-april-2026
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- The Adventures of Piripi | Season 3 | Episode 3 | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- [PG] Dancehalls & the two-step are big in Texas. Piripi and Augs decide to take a lesson, but unfortunately they don't have partners, so they have dance together. That is until Piripi is struck down by Cupid and relocates to Texas!
WATCH The Adventures of Piripi 3 @ https://www.rnz.co.nz/video
or on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3lS2qVBadNNAYjguSIjUSKrCcHt5do3e
Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.
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- Kids Unplugged | Trailer | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- [G] Kids Unplugged follows inspiring, adventurous tamariki who choose the wild over Wi-Fi -- real kids having real adventures.
WATCH Kids Unplugged @ https://www.rnz.co.nz/video
This series was made independently with support from multiple organisations.
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- Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media from Polyfest | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media from Polyfest in Auckland | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces election-year Cabinet reshuffle | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been promoted to Cabinet, as the prime minister reshuffles his ministerial lineup | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The reshuffle also sees first-term MPs Cameron Brewer and Mike Butterick made ministers outside Cabinet.
The changes were necessitated by the upcoming retirement of Judith Collins, as well as Dr Shane Reti's decision to stand down at the election.
Collins' defence, space, and GCSB and NZSIS portfolios have been given to Penk, Paul Goldsmith takes on responsibility for the public service and digitising government, and Chris Bishop picks up the attorney-general role.
Bishop's position as Leader of the House has been given to Louise Upston.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591342/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-announces-election-year-cabinet-reshuffle
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces election-year Cabinet reshuffle | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been promoted to Cabinet, as the prime minister reshuffles his ministerial lineup | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The reshuffle also sees first-term MPs Cameron Brewer and Mike Butterick made ministers outside Cabinet.
The changes were necessitated by the upcoming retirement of Judith Collins, as well as Dr Shane Reti's decision to stand down at the election.
Collins' defence, space, and GCSB and NZSIS portfolios have been given to Penk, Paul Goldsmith takes on responsibility for the public service and digitising government, and Chris Bishop picks up the attorney-general role.
Bishop's position as Leader of the House has been given to Louise Upston.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591342/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-announces-election-year-cabinet-reshuffle
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- Crusaders farewell Addington after 14 years at 'temporary' stadium | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- After 14 years, the Crusaders are bidding adieu to their Addington home before packing their bags for Te Kaha | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The team's Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Fijian Drua on Good Friday marks their final game at Christchurch's Apollo Projects Stadium.
Home games will then be held at the new $683 million One New Zealand Stadium. The long-awaited 30,000-seat venue in the central city, also known as Te Kaha, was officially opened last week.
Ahead of the final Super Rugby game at Addington, contractors have reflected on round-the-clock efforts to get the temporary stadium ready for the 2012 Super Rugby competition.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/591303/contractors-recall-superhuman-efforts-to-get-stadium-up-to-scratch-after-christchurch-quake
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- Pharmac: Bitter Pill or Best Medicine? | Context
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- 1 month ago
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- Pharmac decides which medicines New Zealanders get and which they don’t.
It’s one of the most powerful institutions in our health system, negotiating hard with global drug companies to save billions. But that success comes with a trade-off: not every life-saving treatment can be funded. Subscribe: @RNZvideo
So how did New Zealand end up with a system like this?
In this episode of Context, we trace the history of Pharmac from its creation in the 1990s to the controversial role it plays today. Along the way, we unpack how it works: the tough negotiations, the use of generics, and the cost-benefit decisions that can determine who gets access to medicine.
We also explore the human side of those decisions. The cancer patients forced to go overseas for treatment. The families campaigning for drugs that aren’t funded. And the growing political pressure on a system that was designed to stay independent.
As new, high-cost treatment...
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- Car engulfed in flames near Auckland ferry building | RNZ
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- 1 month ago
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- A section of a central Auckland street has been blocked after a car caught fire. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The blaze in a blue hatchback happened outside the ferry terminal building on Wednesday evening.
Firefighters had extinguished the flames and were monitoring the car.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591285/section-of-central-auckland-road-blocked-following-car-fire
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- Introducing The Agency podcast | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In a new podcast, a Kiwi working for CIA describes the operation he ran against Russian military intelligence at the height of the Cold War. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
🎧 Listen to The Agency - hosted by Guyon Espiner and John Daniell - from 5am 7 April: https://www.rnz.co.nz/theagency
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- Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Ten years of 'the most New Zealand film ever made' | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- It's the highest grossing New Zealand film at the domestic box office, and it just celebrated its 10th birthday. https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
On Tuesday night at Reading Cinemas in Tamaki Makaurau’s New Lynn, cast, crew and fans alike gathered together to celebrate 10 years of Taika Waititi's Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens/movies/hunt-for-the-wilderpeople-ten-years-of-the-most-new-zealand-film-ever-made
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- ‘It's a space for their whānau’: New whare opens at care residence | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A new whare for whānau and residents has opened at Barnardos' Christchurch care residence. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Te Poutama Ārahi Rangatahi offers therapeutic care for up to eight boys aged between 12 and 17 who are in state care.
But now residents and their families will have a place to meet, learn and heal outside of the facility's chain link fence.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591167/new-whare-opens-at-barnardos-christchurch-care-residence
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- David Seymour outlines 5 lessons learned from Covid in addressing NZ’s fuel response | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Deputy Prime Minister points to parts of the Covid-19 pandemic response the government will avoid in navigating potential fuel shortages, saying "our long-term future must not be eroded by short-term political theatrics" | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
David Seymour, who was highly critical of parts of the previous government's pandemic response, spoke to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday morning about "the event affecting every part of business right now".
He said there was no point pretending the conflict in Iran was "abstract or somebody else's problem" given the impact it had on an "isolated island nation like ours".
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/591084/live-deputy-pm-david-seymour-on-new-zealand-s-fuel-response
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- One vaccine, many diseases: The study trying to find universal protection | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- An American study is working on an all-in-one vaccine that could protect against the flu, Covid and other diseases. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Dr Bali Pulendran is a Professor at Stanford University's School of Medicine, Director of its Institute for Immunology, Transplantation and Infection and senior author of the study. He spoke with RNZ Saturday Morning's Susie Ferguson.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/590902/one-vaccine-many-diseases-the-study-trying-to-find-universal-protection
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- Molly the collie found a week after owner’s waterfall tumble | RNZ
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A dog has been found alive following an extraordinary helicopter search and rescue mission. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The rescue of Molly the border collie on Tuesday was the culmination of efforts co-ordinated by Precision Helicopters and funded through donations.
Molly became separated from her owner, Jessica Johnston, on 24 March when she fell down a waterfall and was seriously injured in a remote area near the Campbell Bivouac on the scrubline of the Campbell Range in the Arahura Valley, according to the helicopter rescuers.
Read full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/591128/border-collie-found-one-week-after-owner-falls-down-waterfall-in-alpine-backcountry
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