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The power imbalance that hits in old age
Retirement village living should feel like home, but in some cases residents have the status of students in a hostel. Audio
Decades of living a lie - being lesbian before the 90s
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published.
Stories of sexuality as the closet door opened
In the 1990s, Lois Cox interviewed lesbian women about their lives in Wellington. Some 25 years later, those stories have been published. Audio
New Zealand's obesity crisis and the high price of thin
Those who can afford it are getting thin by needle, but new weight loss drugs bring with them unanswered questions. Video
The cost to society of weight loss drugs
Those who can afford it are getting thin by needle, but new weight loss drugs bring with them unanswered questions. Audio
The road to safer driving
The road to getting a driver licence is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration
Driving change for better road safety
The road to getting a driver license is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration Audio
Hostility rises as New Caledonia peace deal collapses
From promise to protest - how the Bougival Accord has thrown New Caledonia into chaos.
Hostility rises as New Caledonia peace deal collapses
From promise to protest - how the Bougival Accord has thrown New Caledonia into chaos. Audio
The multi-billion dollar grab for old phones and batteries that we throw away
New Zealand risks missing out on the "land grab" for e-waste and is paying the price as it sends phones, laptops and batteries offshore.
Why we send our precious e-waste offshore
New Zealand risks missing out on the "land grab" for e-waste and is paying the price as it sends phones, laptops and batteries offshore Audio
The silent killer of Kiwi sport
There is a silent epidemic in our national game, and it is leaving a trail of tragedy here and overseas.
The hidden toll of CTE on Kiwi sports stars
There's a silent epidemic in our national game, and it's leaving a trail of tragedy here and overseas. Audio
For the love of Wellington
Despite the scandals and leaky pipes, Wellingtonians want the rest of the nation to know that their city is still unbeatable Audio
A case of AI hallucinations, fake citations, and a cat
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact
Fake citations causing real-world damage
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact. Audio
Cruise industry jumps ship on New Zealand
Visits are down and industry insiders worry that the fallout for the tourism industry will be severe
Mayday call for New Zealand's sinking cruise industry
Cruise ship visits to Aotearoa are down, and industry insiders worry that the economic fallout for the tourism industry will be severe. Audio
Inside a gas-hungry business facing soaring energy bills
As the natural gas supply dwindles, a glasshouse tomato grower fears for its future, and the future of growing food in New Zealand
The industry-killing crisis
As the natural gas supply dwindles, a glasshouse tomato grower fears for its future, and the future of growing food in New Zealand Audio