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'On every dimension, NZ is falling behind': The struggle for 'social cohesion'
The results of a new report are so poor they even surprised the author.
'On every dimension, NZ is falling behind' with social cohesion
The results of a new report on social cohesion are so poor they even surprised the author. He says it's time we fix it, before it's too late. Audio
The New Zealand institution heralding change
The New Zealand Herald is barely out of everyone else's headlines these days, but will readers notice the changes that are bubbling beneath the masthead
The New Zealand institution heralding change
The New Zealand Herald is barely out of everyone else's headlines these days, but will readers notice the changes that are bubbling beneath the masthead Audio
Aotearoa start-up aims to take space transport to new heights
Dawn Aerospace builds space planes and propulsion systems out of their Christchurch workshop. Their next goal is two trips to space, every day. Audio
The case for mending doctors
A crisis in primary health care is worsening and calls are increasing for some hospital funding to be diverted to GPs.
Fixing the GP crisis
A crisis in primary health care is worsening and calls are increasing for some hospital funding to be diverted to GPs. Audio
Super Rugby Pacific used to be a 'borefest'. This year is anything but.
Halfway through the season, Super Rugby has ditched expectations and crowds are taking notice.
Super Rugby Pacific, back and better than ever
Halfway through the season, Super Rugby has ditched expectations and crowds are taking notice. Audio
Lack of supervision at the heart of NZ's drowning problem - coroner
With drowning numbers creeping up, a water safety expert explains why so many of these deaths are avoidable.
Parents on notice after a spate of drownings
With drowning numbers creeping up, a water safety expert explains why so many of these deaths are avoidable Audio
The can of worms that is the Resource Management Act
Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again.
Reforming the reforms - the RMA is up for debate, again
Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again. Audio
Why one atheist thinks the government should keep tax exemptions for churches
Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society.
An atheist on why churches should remain tax-free
Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society. Audio
Tinā, the Samoan film that's a hit with palagi
At last New Zealand has another hit film on its hands, 10 years after the last big box office draw. Audio
Tina, the Samoan film that's a hit with palagi
At last New Zealand has another hit film on its hands, 10 years after the last big box office draw Audio
Top ref raises a red flag on abuse ahead of winter sport season
Rugby ref Ben O'Keefe knows what it's like to receive abuse and says if we don't tackle it, it'll drive children away from sport.
New campaign aims to tackle rising sideline abuse in sport
Rugby ref Ben O'Keefe knows first-hand what it's like to receive abuse from spectators. He says if we don't tackle it, it will drive children away from sport. Audio
Another pandemic could arrive any time, but our readiness is a mixed bag
The next pandemic could arrive at any time, but the government has ignored a Royal Commission of Inquiry report that could help it prepare.