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Sep 30, 2024 • 25min
Dunedin Hospital's low place in our infrastructure must-haves list
Critics want to see the workings behind the new Dunedin Hospital rebuild figure of $3 billion, questioning the number, and saying it's essential long-lasting infrastructure…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 29, 2024 • 26min
Guam locals pay the price for US security
The tiny island of Guam is America's shield against Chinese moves in the Pacific, but that comes at the expense of its peopleGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 27, 2024 • 24min
Tupperware's bankruptcy unleashes the plastic memories
In spite of the lifetime guarantee, Tupperware hasn't been able to push its quality products through the barrier of quick, cheap storage solutions online…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 26, 2024 • 24min
Slow moves to fix fast fashion
The New Zealand fashion industry is facing serious long term problems, including the influx of cheap, shoddy clothing; economic headwinds; and way too much waste The fashion industry says it can't fix the massive problems it's facing alone, but getting the ear of the government is proving tricky…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 25, 2024 • 25min
The lobbyists, the minister, and the mystery document
Where there's cigarette smoke there's controversy, and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has courted plenty of itIn making changes that line up with tobacco industry lobbying, associate health minister Casey Costello ought to be transparent. But she's not…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 24, 2024 • 25min
NZ's role in a tricky Pacific peace
Sir Don McKinnon on New Zealand's key role in bringing peace to Bougainville over the last 30 years…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 23, 2024 • 24min
America's Cup in Barcelona: less 'biffo' but just as much drama
The America's Cup drama is heating up, with a challenger likening Team New Zealand's style in Barcelona to a communist state…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 22, 2024 • 24min
Gang search clause a step too far
The move to give police search powers in private homes to look for gang insignia has raised a mass of red flags with law makers…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 20, 2024 • 25min
A new exhibition breathes life into Te Reo Māori documents
Auckland City Library takes visitors on a trip back in time with a display that includes the first efforts to write down the Māori language…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sep 19, 2024 • 23min
The language of forensic science
In crime dramas, forensic science is the hero. In real life, we need context…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
