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New 'assistant psychology' role to meet demand
18 May 2024Psychology graduates who don't make the cut for a clinical role could still work with patients via a new 'assistant' qualification being developed by the government.
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How the Fast Track Bill could boost concerts at Eden Park
12 Jun 2024Allowing events to be fast-tracked under proposed laws could 'streamline' the Auckland stadium's consultation with its neighbours, operators say.
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Quarry company's fast track plea after NZ First donation
31 May 2024J Swap gave money to Shane Jones, and then to NZ First after it got into power. Now the company is asking for protected land to be opened for quarrying. Audio
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Ready for immortality? Why longer lifespans could be 'genuinely horrific'
15 May 2024Cambridge professor Stephen Cave says advances in longevity could lead to civil war, in latest episode of RNZ's 30 with Guyon Espiner.
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Allegations of Olympic selection bias after secret criteria leaked
28 May 2024They were the headline picks for NZ's sailing team. But a document suggests the pair weren't eligible.
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'She should have been up there with us': Podmore's best mate to race in Paris
23 May 2024Shaane Fulton says it "stings a lot" to be picked without Podmore, who died of a suspected suicide after the Tokyo Games.
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The scariest driver of school non-attendance
21 May 2024Parents in a UK study knew attendance rates had gone down. The problem was, they didn't care. Could the same be true here?
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Waitangi Tribunal 'a parallel government'
17 May 2024David Seymour has renewed attacks on the what he says is an 'increasingly activist' Tribunal as it faces questions about its future.
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How do we get out of the way of climate change?
8 May 2024"Ad hoc" house buyouts after major disasters cannot continue, the Climate Change Minister says.
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'Social bonds' for healthcare, housing examined
8 May 2024Ministers have sought advice on 'social impact bonds', which offer a potential return on private investment in public services.
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30 with Guyon: Roseanne Liang
24 Apr 2024The director of cult hit Creamerie talks to Guyon Espiner about her up-coming Hollywood blockbuster and her love of action film.
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Suicide Prevention Office could have no fulltime staff
15 May 2024The office that was initially expected to close survives in name, but may have no full-time roles and the likely addition of greater oversight.
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How the coalition plans to replace the Māori Health Authority
18 Apr 2024The coalition government got rid of the Māori Health Authority in a hurry. What is it doing now instead?
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Projects in flood-prone places feared under fast-track law
15 May 2024More building in flood prone areas is 'highly likely' as a result of the proposed Fast Track Bill, scientists and engineers warn.
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The fight for the white sands of Pākiri
13 May 2024Why locals fear the government could steal away the hard-won protection of their pristine coastline.
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Pākiri supporters would be 'crushed' if sand mining fast-tracked
13 May 2024A provision in the proposed fast-track law allowing previous court rulings against consents to be put aside would be a 'travesty of justice', they say.
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Minister accused of ‘gaslighting’ over Fast Track Bill
22 Apr 2024Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop suggested members of the public could submit projects of their own for consideration under the bill.
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How selection criteria scuppered Olympic dreams
10 May 2024Do higher selection standards mean more Olympic success? Or are they killing off promising careers and crushing minor sports?
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Inquiry for 'enduring framework' on climate change adaptation
10 May 2024Labour Party climate spokesperson Megan Woods said climate change "know no partisan politics".
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'They thought I was a tree Tory'
8 May 2024Former Green Party co-leader James Shaw calls out tribalism and hyper-partisanship - including in his own party.
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What made PM Luxon go cold on Dave Letele
17 Apr 2024Community leader Dave Letele considered Christopher Luxon a friend - until the PM reacted badly to an open letter he signed decrying racism.
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Stop 'lazily categorising people by race' - Seymour
1 May 2024The ACT leader rails against "lazily looking at everyone through the lens of race" in latest episode of RNZ's new in depth interview show.
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Pay cuts for netballers likely after Sky TV's 'low-ball' deal
12 Apr 2024Millions of dollars have been cut from netball's broadcast deal amidst efforts to join Australian league.
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'Very significant' rise in home insurance premiums revealed
4 Apr 2024Where premiums are up the most, where it's hardest to get quotes, and why it might be a sign of worse to come.
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