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Indigenous Joy: Polyfest’s Pacific and Diverse Stages Conclude | RNZ
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- Indigenous Joy: Polyfest’s Pacific and Diverse Stages Conclude | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A spectacular four days celebrating the Pacific and Diverse stages at ASB Polyfest wrapped up with a vibrant final day on Saturday. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The festival drew large crowds, honouring Aotearoa’s diversity, and will continue into its second week with the Māori stages from March 30.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/590256/watch-day-four-of-polyfest-described-as-super-saturday
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- Trucks and traps: 4WD hobbyists make pest trapping part of the ride | RNZ
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- 2 months ago
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- 4WD hobbyists are setting up pest traps to protect Mid Canterbury's native birds. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Alastair Stewart checks the traps around Ashburton's 4x4 park every week.
A win for the environment, and for Stewart, who gets to take his Landcruiser out for a spin.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife
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- Possible cause of Moa Point disaster revealed | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The catastrophic failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant may have been caused by air trapped in the pipes, a report has revealed. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The Wellington plant failed last month, flooding the facility and sending millions of litres of raw sewage into the sea each day.
Wellington City Council on Friday released the first report into the ongoing saga, followed by a press conference with Mayor Andrew Little and Wellington Water's Charles Barker.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/590188/moa-point-report-reveals-air-bubble-may-have-caused-massive-failure
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- Why some Kiwis might notice decrease on payslips next month | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Some Kiwis' take home pay may look a little smaller from next month. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
KiwiSaver changes introduced in the 2025 Budget will come in to effect, meaning the minimum contribution will increase from 3 percent to 3.5 percent. Kiwis on a total remuneration contract will notice an even bigger drop.
🔗 Listen to all the details from RNZ's Susan Edmunds on the No Stupid Questions podcast: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/no-stupid-questions
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- Food price stress: How to save money at the supermarket | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- #WATCH | Food prices stressing you out? It wouldn’t be surprising after prices have gone up 4.5 percent overall in the year to February. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
With the Middle East conflict driving up the cost of freight and fuel further, prices aren’t going down any time soon.
But from pimping your instant noodles, to growing your own veges - here’s a few ways to save money at the supermarket.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/food/food-prices-stressing-you-out-how-to-save-money-at-the-supermarket
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- Rising cost of fuel forces Kiwis to consider alternative transport to save money | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Cost-of-living pressures are picking up again, driven in part by sharp increases in fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
So, are people ditching their cars, dusting off their bikes, or turning to public transport to save money?
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/590117/rising-cost-of-fuel-forces-kiwis-to-consider-alternative-transport-to-save-money
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- ‘Hope is not a plan,’ Luxon says, as fuel stations run out | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The government is making fuel plans for a "prolonged" conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says, as drivers begin to queue up, and strikes in Iran escalate. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/590058/live-fuel-stations-run-out-again-luxon-warns-nz-preparng-for-prolonged-iran-conflict
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- Mariameno Kapa-Kingi on Te Pāti Māori’s response to her reinstatement | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On this episode of Mata with Mihingarangi, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi talks about her reinstatement, her relationship with the party president and her future with TPM. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho and New Zealand on Air
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mata-with-mihingarangi-forbes
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- MATA | Season 4 | Episode 4: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is back in TPM... but will she stay? | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- [G] Following a High Court win, Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been reinstated after a very personal and public feud that's gripped the motu. How will her "repatriation" work in practice? And will she stay?
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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- How an air force trip led Paul Kilgour to tramping | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Renowned NZ tramper Paul Kilgour describes seeing the Southern Alps for the first time on an Airforce trip, and how it set him down his path. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2019026911/paul-kilgour-tramping-through-life-and-loving-it
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- Should the media be reporting on the Chris Hipkins allegations? | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Newsroom Pro editor Jonathan Milne and former Green MP Sue Kedgley debate if there was enough public interest to warrant the media reporting on allegations about Labour leader Chris Hipkins made on social media by his ex-wife. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
🔗 Listen to The Whip: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcasts
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- The Adventures of Piripi | Season 3 | Episode 1 | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- [PG] Finally Piripi has made it to 21! In Tokomaru Bary, they've been preparing all week for his 21st at Waiparapara Marae. As per normal, Piripi's not phased. In fact, he's basically living his best life doing nothing!
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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- Fuel situation could get worse before better, says Christopher Luxon | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Prime Minister says the government is making fuel plans for a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Drivers have been queueing up at petrol stations as an escalation in the Iran war sends the price of crude up even further.
Christopher Luxon said national fuel supplies were okay for now, and whether to move New Zealand up a fuel escalation level is not being considered at this stage.
On what type of 'targeted' relief New Zealanders could expect, Nicola Willis said she had engaged with IRD to work on some options, but Luxon has warned against measures that could drive up inflation.
🔗 Watch the full update: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/590058/live-fuel-stations-run-out-again-luxon-warns-nz-preparing-for-prolonged-iran-conflict
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- Black smoke seen rising from Auckland suburb of Ponsonby | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Black smoke can be seen over the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
It is understood the fire is at Ponsonby Automotive on Williamson Ave, where nine fire trucks were seen outside.
Auckland Pet Hospital on nearby Pollen St has been evacuated.
Updates on this unfolding story here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/590069/black-smoke-seen-rising-from-auckland-suburb-of-ponsonby
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- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Soaring fuel prices are forcing some drivers that provide ride-sharing services to shell out as much as $100 extra on petrol each week just to stay on the road 🚕 | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
While companies operating in the fishing, farming and freight sectors are expected to bear the brunt of rising diesel prices, those who provide taxi and car-riding options are similarly impacted.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/chinese/590027/rising-fuel-prices-squeeze-ride-sharing-drivers
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- All bets off over NZ petrol prices after Iran gas field strike, AA says | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- There is huge uncertainty on the price of petrol in New Zealand following Israel's attack on the world's largest natural gasfield in Pars overnight, AA is warning. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
AA's transport policy adviser Terry Collins told Morning Report's Corin Dann the move from military to economic targets marks an escalation in the war that will drive up the price of oil and petrol.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/590021/all-bets-off-over-nz-petrol-prices-after-iran-gas-field-strike-aa-says
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- Families open up homes to homeless teens under The Safety Net programme | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- When Auckland couple Sue and Tony Kerr first opened their door to a homeless teenager as part of an organised programme to shelter young people in crisis, they were nervous about how it would go | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
They are one of six host homes in west Auckland in a programme called The Safety Net, who house homeless rangatahi to get them off the streets while more permanent housing is found.
Tony said having young people stay had opened his eyes to their struggles. "The benefit has been benefiting them. It's given me greater insight into what goes on that we didn't have before."
Josh Hendry oversaw The Safety Net and said since it began two years ago they had found stable housing for 36 rangatahi who were hosted by families short-term, just a few nights or a week.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/590012/families-open-up-homes-to-homeless-teens-under-the-safety-net-progra...
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- NZ's Free Trade Hustle | Context
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- New Zealand's free trade agreement with India has been decades in the making, but this isn’t the first time trade deals have reshaped the country. Subscribe: @rnzvideos4656
In this episode of Context, Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann trace the story of the agreements that transformed New Zealand’s economy: from the shock of Britain joining the European Economic Community in 1973, to CER with Australia, the fight over TPP, and the huge impact of our China free trade agreement. The stakes are high, our economy depends on these deals.
Along the way:
• Why New Zealand became one of the world’s biggest champions of free trade
• The industries that were lost along the way
• The protests and political battles that followed
• And whether the global backlash against globalisation could bring the free trade era to an end.
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- NZ boosts support for Tonga's drug-fighting efforts | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The prime minister has announced further support to combat drug trafficking in Tonga, following his announcements earlier in the week in Samoa. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Much of Christopher Luxon's Pacific visit has consisted of events and announcements highlighting stronger collaboration on transnational crime, with Luxon saying the Pacific had become a "super highway" for cartels.
During a visit to Tonga's police headquarters, Luxon announced further support for the Pacific Detector Dog Programme, an initiative jointly-managed by New Zealand Police and Customs.
Luxon also announced Samoa and Tonga would receive two-year funded subscriptions to the Starboard Maritime Intelligence platform, which would allow their transnational crime units to monitor suspicious vessels in real time.
Luxon and his delegation return to New Zealand on Wednesday evening.
Full story: https://www.rnz...
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- Polyfest gets underway with dawn ceremony | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The world's largest secondary school Pasifika cultural festival officially kicked off at the Manukau Sports Bowl in Auckland on Wednesday with an intimate flag raising ceremony. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The facility has been transformed into a cultural hub with five stages featuring the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tonga, as well as a stage dedicated to Diversity.
🎥 Coco Lance/RNZ Pacific
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/589922/watch-asb-polyfest-gets-underway-with-dawn-ceremony
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- The Adventures of Piripi | Season 3 | Trailer | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- [PG] Piripi's brother is off to Texas to follow his country music dream, and little bro Piripi wants to tag along to fulfil his own kaupoi fantasy. But like most things with Piripi, nothing ever goes according to plan, and there lies the real kaupoi adventure.
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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- Home invasion in Howick leads to police chase across Auckland | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It started with an armed home invasion in the sleepy eastern suburb of Howick and ended with police forcing a stolen ute to stop on Auckland's Karangahape Road | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Four people, one of who was armed with a machete, carried out the home invasion in Howick before stealing a white Ford ute and heading south, shortly after 3pm, Manukau area commander Shanan Gray said.
The superintendent said the ute reached high speeds and drove dangerously, sometimes on the wrong side of the road. At times the ute crashed into cars and rammed patrol cars as they headed into the city.
Members of the police armed offenders squad (AOS) joined in the chase and a sponge round was fired. A police dog was also used in the arrest.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/589842/home-invasion-in-howick-leads-to-police-chase-across-auckland
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- Overhaul of ERO school reports announced | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Education Review Office is introducing a colour-coded, four-point scale for rating schools' performance. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Education Minister Erica Stanford made the announcement in Auckland.
It said the new system would apply to ERO review reports for schools visited from term two and would be easier for families to understand.
The new-look reports would rate schools' as excelling, doing well, working towards or requiring improvement across 14 areas with colour coding of dark green, light green, orange, and red.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589809/overhaul-of-ero-school-reports-announced
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- Christopher Luxon speaks from Samoa on the growing relationship between the two countries | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke from Apia on the growing relationship between the two countries after spending time with his Samoan counterpart La'aulialemalietoa | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Both prime ministers have vowed New Zealand and Samoa will do more to combat the flow of drugs through the Pacific - signing memorandums of understanding for Police and Customs from the two countries to work together and share more information.
During question time Luxon said any cost of living relief from the government amid rising fuel prices would need to be "timely and targeted".
Luxon was also be keen to put the matter of the matai title behind him after the Samoan government admitted neither Luxon nor any of his representatives had requested it.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589776/nz-samoa-vow-to-combat-flow-of-drugs-through-pacific-super-highway
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- Tearful Hipkins speaks to media over ex-wife's allegations | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Labour leader Chris Hipkins has flatly denied claims made by his ex-wife on social media, saying he's not going to get into a back-and-forth through the media. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The claims - which do not relate to any unlawful activity - were posted on Jade Paul's private Facebook page on Sunday evening but have since been removed.
The Labour leader told media he didn't know what had prompted the social media post and he hadn't spoken to Jade.
More coverage: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589838/watch-labour-leader-chris-hipkins-holds-media-conference-over-ex-wife-s-allegations
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- Putting my children first: Chris Hipkins rejects ex-wife's allegations | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In an emotional media conference, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has again rejected the allegations made by his ex-wife, and the characterisation of the events she described. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Hipkins says he's made a conscious effort to keep his private life private, and plans to keep it that way.
"I don't intend to comment on those specific issues she has raised, I don't think it's in anyone's interests to litigate those through the media.
"I don't think that would be the best thing for anybody involved, but particularly not for my children."
The allegations - which do not relate to any unlawful activity - were posted on Jade Paul's private Facebook page on Sunday evening but have since been removed.
Hipkins spoke to reporters at Parliament on Tuesday afternoon, after returning from Australia.
More coverage: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589838/watch-labou...
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- Any cost of living support amid rising petrol prices would be ‘timely and targeted’ - Luxon | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says any cost of living relief from the government amid rising fuel prices would need to be "timely and targeted". | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Speaking to media during a visit to Samoa, Luxon said New Zealand is "relatively well-positioned" compared to other countries but they still want to be prepared as they can be.
Over March, the average price of 91 has risen about 50c a litre, according to price monitoring app Gaspy with the average price as of Monday coming in at just over $3 on average across the country.
Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold told RNZ if the crisis were to continue, the price of oil could hit US$200 a barrel, which would take retail petrol prices past $4.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589792/will-the-government-offer-support-as-petrol-prices-rise
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- What one changing suburb tells us about Auckland | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Residents of Blockhouse Bay in southwestern Auckland were dismayed to learn early last year that their local Woolworths supermarket was earmarked to close | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
While the Donovan Street store wasn't the largest supermarket in the area, many living nearby treated it as an extension of their household refrigerators, popping down to the neighbourhood hub on a near-daily basis to pick up grocery supplies.
Rumours started circulating that a large chemist chain had taken over the lease or, worse still, that the 2,200-square-metre site had been sold to developers who wanted to build a block of apartments on it.
So it was with some relief that locals learned the lease had been taken over by grocery chain Golden Apple, with plans to open a fully functional Asian supermarket in August this year.
But the recent tenancy changes at the heart of the village in this quiet residential Auckl...
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- "Be Brave": Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver releases her memoir
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- TVNZ's 1News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver has released a new memoir looking back at over thirty years of reporting in the region | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The book, titled Be Brave, details moments in Dreaver's career in the Pacific from covering natural disasters to coups and personal tragedies.
Speaking to Pacific Waves, Dreaver said that she wanted readers to see the Pacific through her eyes.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/589503/watch-there-s-volatile-times-ahead-for-the-pacific-barbara-dreaver
Video: Marika Khabazi
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- The first grapes of the season are coming in | Country Life
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It's the end of one chapter and the start of a new one at this New Zealand vineyard. ❤️ | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Full story from RNZ's Country Life: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/589565/country-life-pick-and-be-merry-harvest-time-under-a-big-sky
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- PM Christopher Luxon moves on from Samoan matai title 'miscommunication' | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Christopher Luxon is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title behind him, saying it was a miscommunication and both he and the Samoan prime minister have moved on. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Samoa's government had to clarify on Monday morning that neither Luxon nor his representatives had requested he be given an honour, shortly before the presentation.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589693/samoa-confirms-luxon-did-not-request-matai-title
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- What fuel crisis means for NZ food prices | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Some foods are expected to rise faster than others - and if so, when? | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
🔗 Full story from RNZ's Susan Edmunds: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/589716/fuel-crisis-which-foods-will-rise-in-price-fastest-and-when
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- Acting Prime Minister David Seymour on alcohol law change, fuel and Fonterra | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Acting Prime Minister David Seymour and Minister Nicole McKee speak to media on Monday, March 16, during New Zealand's weekly Post-Cabinet press conference| Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
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- Reducing fuel excise tax would ‘send the wrong signal’, Nicola Willis says | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Finance Minister Nicola Willis is downplaying the economic risks New Zealand faces in the wake of the war in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
She warned on Monday of potential "acute cost of living pressures" ahead, but said fuel excise tax would not be cut, partly because it would encourage people to use more petrol.
Asked about the "worst case scenario" predicted by Treasury - Willis said she had been told in the event of a prolonged conflict in Iran, inflation in New Zealand could reach 3.7%.
She said ministers were meeting daily on the issue, two-and-half weeks into the US-Israeli assault on Iran.
🔗 Read the full update: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589724/willis-reveals-how-bad-inflation-could-get-as-petrol-surges-past-3
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- Finance Minister Nicola Willis reveals how bad inflation could get as petrol surges past $3 | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Finance Minister Nicola Willis is downplaying the economic risks New Zealand faces in the wake of the war in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
She warned on Monday of potential "acute cost of living pressures" ahead, but said fuel excise tax would not be cut, partly because it would encourage people to use more petrol.
Asked about the "worst case scenario" predicted by Treasury - Willis said she had been told in the event of a prolonged conflict in Iran, inflation in New Zealand could reach 3.7%.
She said ministers were meeting daily on the issue, two-and-half weeks into the US-Israeli assault on Iran.
Read more: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/589684/no-need-to-panic-fuel-supplier-says-as-average-petrol-price-surges-past-3
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- A man living with a traumatic brain injury's nine-year battle with ACC | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Nine years ago, Jeremy Buxton suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
His injuries affect his speech, movement and memory, and he lives with constant fatigue and brain fog.
The once hands-on dad and fun-loving husband is now a shadow of his former self.
🔗 See the full In Depth story from RNZ's Anusha Bradley: https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/in-depth-special-projects/story/2019026783/acc-spied-on-man-with-a-traumatic-brain-injury
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- A car crash, then a nine-year struggle with ACC who thought he might be faking his symptoms | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Jeremy Buxton’s life changed forever after a car accident left him with a traumatic brain injury. But he says the hardest battle wasn’t recovery. It was fighting the system meant to help him. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
His injury was misdiagnosed for years, and the wrong treatment plan meant his recovery was hindered. At one point he was even cut off from support. Then he discovered ACC had been watching him, investigating whether he was faking his condition.
ACC says it has investigated Jeremy’s concerns about how his injury is coded and the fraud investigation - and it has apologised for the stress the investigation has caused him. But Jeremy says it's not enough, he wants formal recognition and help to deal with the aftermath of being spied on.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/in-depth-special-projects/story/2019026783/acc-spied-on-man-with-a-traumatic-brain-injury
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- 'The world should see this' say Papua deforestation doco filmmakers | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "The world should notice this. It's not the Amazon, it's just in our front door, in the Pacific here," said Dandhy Dwi Laksono. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
He's the director of 'Pesta Babi (Pig Feast)' a new documentary film about the impacts of the deforestation in South Papua, the agri-business schemes behind it and the role Indonesia's military plays in it all.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/589416/watch-the-world-should-see-this-say-papua-deforestation-doco-filmmakers
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- Colour, culture, connection:Pacific pride shines at Auckland Pasifika Festival | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- #WATCH | Upwards of twenty-five thousand attendees packed into Western Springs Lakeside Park in Tamaki Mākaurau this weekend for the iconic Pasifika Festival. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Across Saturday and Sunday, the park transformed into a vibrant hub of music, dance, language and food, with eight villages representing 11 Pacific Island nations.
More coverage on this story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international
Footage - Coco Lance/RNZ Pacific
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- 'Be brave': Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver releases her memoir | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- TVNZ's 1News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver has released a new memoir looking back at over thirty years of reporting in the region.
| Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
The book is titled Be Brave, a phrase she has often returned to during the toughest moments of her career reporting on the Pacific.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/589503/watch-there-s-volatile-times-ahead-for-the-pacific-barbara-dreaver
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- Thousands queue as doors open for revamped Wellington City Library | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- #WATCH | Thousands have queued - some for hours - to get back in the doors of Wellington Central Library, which reopened on Saturday, newly strengthened and renovated after being shut for seven years. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
As the launch unfolded, former library staff member Jane Shallcrass told RNZ she never once would have expected thousands of people to be waiting outside the door for a library, but she was thrilled by the community support.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/589571/thousands-queue-as-doors-open-at-revamped-wellington-library-after-seven-years
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- Gisborne kura calls for safe crossing to protect tamariki and whānau | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Tauira from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Uri a Māui say traffic outside the kura has become increasingly dangerous during peak drop-off and pick-up times, with "near misses daily." | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Student board representative Malea Procter told RNZ the kura decided to speak out after repeated requests for a safe crossing failed to gain traction.
Tumuaki (principal) Jodi Smith said safety concerns at the kura were not new.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/589404/kura-kaupapa-maori-calls-for-safe-crossing-to-protect-tamariki-and-whanau
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- 'Line dancing is for everybody': Traditional rural dance draws crowds across NZ | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Line dancing is drawing crowds in the hundreds to classes across New Zealand as the rurally-rooted dance sees a resurgence. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Nigel Mooney, a founder of Linedance Christchurch, has been teaching the style for more than three decades.
He says “line dancing is for everybody” and encourages people to get started.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/589561/country-life-how-line-dancing-found-a-home-in-the-city
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- Shepherdess Muster heads south | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Shepherdess Muster brought more than 200 women to the remote rural community of Tokanui in Southland for a weekend retreat filled with crafts, relaxation, learning, fun and connection. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
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- The Kiwi dinner time staples in huge demand offshore | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- It's dinner time! Just how much of these New Zealand-produced staples are being eaten here - and how much is exported? 🧅 | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/589430/beef-lamb-onions-and-wine-kiwi-dinner-time-staples-in-huge-demand-offshore
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- ‘This moment is not about personal vindication’: Kapa-Kingi on Te Pāti Māori reinstatement | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says her reinstatement to Te Pāti Māori will not heal the hurt carried by her people but it's an important first step. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Kapa-Kingi was this week officially reinstated after a High Court decision ruled her suspension and subsequent expulsion was "unlawful".
Speaking to reporters at Parliament, Kapa-Kingi described the moment as "not about personal vindication", but about ensuring mokopuna inherit a better future and that the people who elected her are shown respect.
Skip to 8:40 when the video starts.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/589376/watch-live-mp-mariameno-kapa-kingi-speaks-after-being-reinstated-to-te-pati-maori
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- Filmmakers behind new Papua deforestation doco say world should take note | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- For a country with a record of large deforestation projects, Indonesia's current activities in the far south eastern corner of the republic, South Papua province, surpass all. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
With 2.5 million hectares of land being cleared for sugarcane and rice production for food and biofuel projects, alongside large oil palm concessions, Indonesia's government has created a hugely consequential project right on Papua New Guinea and Australia's doorsteps.
It is transforming the shape of an otherwise forest and swamp-dominated region, as well as the environment, culture and health of local Papuan communities.
"The world should notice this. It's not the Amazon, it's just in our front door, in the Pacific here," said Dandhy Dwi Laksono, the director of 'Pesta Babi (Pig Feast)' a new documentary film about the impacts of the deforestation in South Papua, the agri-business schemes behind it and the ro...
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- ‘This moment is not about personal vindication’: Kapa-Kingi on Te Pāti Māori reinstatement | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says her reinstatement to Te Pāti Māori will not heal the hurt carried by her people but it's an important first step. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Kapa-Kingi was this week officially reinstated after a High Court decision ruled her suspension and subsequent expulsion was "unlawful".
Speaking to reporters at Parliament, Kapa-Kingi described the moment as "not about personal vindication", but about ensuring mokopuna inherit a better future and that the people who elected her are shown respect.
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/589376/watch-live-mp-mariameno-kapa-kingi-speaks-after-being-reinstated-to-te-pati-maori
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- | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- #WATCH | Musing solutions to possible oil supply challenges, former ACT MP Heather Roy dismisses any talk of bringing back the carless day to New Zealand. What do you think? | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
Full story: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcasts
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- | RNZ
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- #WATCH | On The Whip Guyon Espiner described recent polling numbers for the National Party as 'awful' and the worst he had ever seen from a leading party. | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1
He says Christopher Luxon has a real challenge ahead of him.
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