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Ngāti Kuri looking to transform Far North Tourism
One of the most iconic Kauri tourist spots in New Zealand has been re-branded by local iwi looking to boost tourism in the Far North.
Australia marriage equality vote bittersweet for some
Australians have voted overwhelmingly for same-sex marriage and it is likely to be law by Christmas. Legislation was introduced into the federal Parliament just hours after the results of the postal… Audio
Slacktivism and the erosion of collective action
'Slacktivism' and, ironically, the belief that people power can change society are undermining attempts at collective action, new research has shown. Audio
Subservience or independence? What's the best way for NZ to relate to world power
New Zealand's international alliances are discussed by the investigative author Nicky Hager, journalist Maiki Sherman, and Law Professor Jane Kelsey, with Leonie Hayden in the chair. Audio
A new eclecticism
New Zealand's design landscape is starting to reflect our multiculturalism. Four designers discuss how their cultural heritage inspires and challenges them and why being 'different' is an asset. Audio, Gallery
NZ priest's secret children to come out of hiding
The secret children of a Catholic priest in New Zealand are about to reveal their identity to their local bishop.
Chinese Language Week co-chairs Jo Coughlan and Raymond Huo
This week is the third New Zealand Chinese Language Week. Eva Radich is joined by the co-chairs of the week Jo Coughlan and Raymond Huo. Audio
Singing for the dispossessed with the GALS
GALS, the Auckland Gay and Lesbian choir is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an event that highlights an important issue for Auckland: homelessness. The choir will perform The Street Requiem… Audio
Aboriginal artist's descendents regain copyright
The impoverished family of Australia's most famous Aboriginal artist, Albert Namatjira, has been given copyright to his works after the intervention of a philanthropist.
Walking the long way home
New Zealand's long-distance tramping route, Te Araroa, has been described as the greatest adventure there is in this country - and should be on every Kiwi's bucket list. For Bruce Hopkins it is the… Audio
Why did Morrocco Tai die?
Morrocco Tai died in a police pursuit. He was just 15. Why did he die this way? We can't ask him, so John Campbell asked others who might help us understand. Audio
The changing face of New Zealand
Demographer, Professor Paul Spoonley talks about the changing face of New Zealand as Stats NZ's latest data shows how ethnic diversity will change the country in the next decade. Audio
Little Soldiers: Exploring China's polarising education system
Lenora Chu was an American journalist working in Shanghai when she decided to enroll her three-year-old son in China's state-run public schools. What she discovered was a military-like education… Audio
Syrian refugee overwhelmed by support for trashed garden
The Waiwhetu community in Lower Hutt rallied together, offering their time, plant cuttings, potting mix and money after vandals ruined Khaled Al Jouja's garden. Video, Audio
‘One constable can impact thousands’
Former Police officer Glen Green set up There's a Better Way Foundation which works with at risk youth. He says community policing could have helped Morrocco Tai, who died in a police pursuit. Audio
Tiny home village setup to tackle housing crisis
A South Island woman wants to set up a village of tiny homes so families can own their home but share facilities like a laundry, a playground and vegetable garden. Video, Audio
50 years since the final swill
This day in 1967, three cheers and a rowdy rendition of Auld Lang Syne marked the end to the infamous six o'clock swill. Audio
Failure to prosecute Pike River boss ends up in Supreme Court
Two women who lost family members in the Pike River mine explosion are continuing their legal fight to have someone held accountable for what happened. Audio
Auckland Council criticised from within over budget blowout
Auckland Council spent 42 million dollars more on staff wages and salaries than it had budgeted, meanwhile the number of staff paid more than $200,000 a year went up by a third. Video, Audio
Peters re-iterates call for manned-entry to Pike River
Winston Peters has confirmed to Pike River families that he will continue supporting them in their appeal for re-entry to the mine. Bernie Monk says the NZ First leader 'has been talking the truth to… Video, Audio
