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Samoa's constitutional crisis goes to the highest court
Samoa's constitutional crisis could soon be resolved. The country's highest court, the Court of Appeal, is today holding an urgent hearing on multiple defied rulings to convene parliament. Samoa's… Audio
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Samoa's Supreme Court rules swearing-in ceremony illegal
Samoa's Supreme Court has ruled that a swearing-in ceremony held by the country's FAST party last month was illegal.
The FAST party, which won the controversial election back in April, held the… Audio
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Samoa election: Political stalemate could be solved this week
The political stalemate in Samoa may finally be resolved this week with a Court of Appeal ruling on Friday clearing the way for parliament to convene.
A Supreme Court hearing today will also… Audio
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Fiame dismisses Tuilaepa's accusations ahead of legal challenge
Samoa's incoming Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, has dismissed accusations thrown at her FAST party by her predecessor, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi. Audio
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Sides in Samoa's constitutional standoff preparing arguments
The two sides in Samoa's constitutional standoff are preparing their arguments for a Supreme Court challenge tomorrow. The attorney general's office is challenging the legality of the FAST party's… Audio
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FAST Party leader nonplussed by treason accusation
Samoa's incoming Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, has dismissed accusations thrown at her FAST party by her predecessor, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.
FAST's 26 MPs were swore in Monday on the… Audio
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Samoa Attorney-General files complaint with Supreme Court
Turmoil continues in Samoa. Samoa's Attorney-General yesterday filed a complaint with the Supreme Court, claiming Monday's swearing in of the FAST party was unconstitutional.
This came after FAST was… Audio
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Former Samoa PM calls new govt swearing in "treasonous"
To Samoa now where the outgoing prime minister is still refusing to relinquish power despite the courts confirming Fiame Naomi Mata'afa's narrow election victory last month. Fiame and her party, Fa… Audio
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Samoa's constitutional turmoil continues
Samoa's majority party is celebrating its elevation to Government but the constitutional turmoil is far from owner. The minority HRPP party says yesterday's swearing-in was not lawful and disgraced… Audio
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Samoan election: Pacific Studies associate professor Damon Salesa on political crisis
Samoan politics is still in a confusing state.
The recently elected FAST party held a swearing in ceremony in a large marquee tent erected on the Parliament grounds on Tuesday.
This was after the… Audio
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Samoa election: Both parties claim government powers
It was a day of political tension and tactics in Samoa yesterday - and its uncertain what will happen today.
The country's majority FAST party was yesterday locked out of Parliament by the caretaker… Audio
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Samoa election: FAST Party spokesperson on ructions
Accusations of coups and treason are flying in Samoa as the stand-off between the majority FAST party and the defeated caretaker government shows no sign of ending.
The Supreme Court had ordered… Audio
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Swearing in ceremony for Samoa's Prime Minister-elect
Audio 24 May 2021In a day of unexpected twists and turns, Samoa's FAST Party has held a swearing-in ceremony in a marquee in the grounds of Parliament after being locked out of the Parliament building. Karyn Hay… Audio
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It's newsworthy, I swear
When Simon Bridges called the Speaker "a twat" in Parliament, media pondered whether this unparliamentary insult was fit to print - and broadcast. They all decided it was - with one surprising… Audio
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Musical Mistakes with Tony Stamp
From swearing to coughing and forgotten lyrics - Tony Stamp from RNZ Music shares some of the songs where mistakes made the final cut. Audio
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How the 53rd Parliament was opened
The latest from the HouseThe 53rd Parliament of New Zealand has been officially opened over two days of ceremonies in Wellington. Here’s how it happened. Audio
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Best of 2020: Parenting
Audio 26 Nov 2020From confidence and chores to risk-taking and reflective listening... here are our top ten parenting features of the year.
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Swearing on children’s Māori proverbs and the Koran at Parliament
A variety of texts including a book of children’s Māori proverbs, the Koran, and the Bill of Rights Act are being used by MPs swearing-in on day one of the 53rd Parliament. Audio
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Some MPs not fond of pledging allegiance to queen at Parliament swearing in
A week from now, the country's MPs will be sworn into Parliament, but some are less than thrilled about pledging allegiance to the Queen.
They want the oath to acknowledge te Tiriti o Waitangi, but… Audio
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RNZ ordered to hand documents to SPCA over suspected animal welfare offences by dog breeder
A Hawke's Bay woman continued to breed puppies on her farm, despite the discovery of a highly contagious and potentially fatal parvovirus just months earlier.
The revelation is part of a Checkpoint… Video, Audio
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Kids and their *&$#@ language
Audio 1 Oct 2020Whether it's potty talk or the f-bomb, kids will eventually say something offensive. How do we decide what's unacceptable and what to let slide? Katy Gosset looks at swearing and its subtleties. Audio
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Grey parrots' blue language sees them separated
We've heard about loud-mouthed election candidates but what about loud-mouthed parrots?
In Britain, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park has had to separate a group of five African Grey parrots because… Audio
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PNG PM pays tribute to Bougainville's presidents
Audio 30 Sep 2020Papua New Guinea prime minister James Marape was in Bougainville on Tuesday to witness the swearing in of the autonomous region's new president. Audio
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Jubilant reactions to Toroama win in Bougainville
Audio 28 Sep 2020The victory by the former Bougainville Revolutionary Army commander, Ishmael Toroama, has been greeted with delight by many. Audio
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Samoa parliament passes electoral ammendments
Samoa's parliament has passed ammendments to the country's Electoral Act ending months of controversy over discrepancies in the legislation. Audio
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Students claim teacher tore down Black Lives Matter posters
A group of students at an elite Christchurch private school say a teacher tore down posters and verbally abused them for promoting the Black Lives Matter movement.
The students at St Andrew's… Audio
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Was the Ashley Bloomfield bleach question bad?
A lot of people weren't happy when Ashley Bloomfield was asked about the idea that bleach injections could treat Covid-19. Mediawatch deliberates on the question's worth and issues a call for calm.
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Supermarket staff describe abuse, stress of restocking shelves in Covid-19 lockdown
What is it like on the front line of New Zealand’s supermarkets during the Covid-19 lockdown?
There have been daily tears, racial abuse, and in some cases violence, a checkout staff member told… Video, Audio
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"It's like a continuous long haul flight"
Like millions in the Bay Area of California, Sharon Brettkelly’s sister and her family are in virtual lockdown. We Skype them to discover how they found themselves stuck in the house, and how they’re… Audio
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Review: The Legend of Baron To'A is a funny film with heart
At the Movies - In The Legend of Baron To'A, Fritz returns to his South Auckland neighbourhood to try and live up to the legacy of his late wrestling-star dad. Video, Audio