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Meka Whaitiri investigation
Suspended minister Meka Whaitiri won't return to parliament this week while an investigation looks into her alleged man-handling of a staff member. Audio
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Mercy missions
The decision by the Prime Minister to use the 757 plane comes after the Government declined to assist kiwi Abby Hartley, who is sick in Bali. Other questions are being raised about Simon Bridges'… Audio
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Refugee quota confusion - double or not?
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has caused confusion over whether our refugee quota will be doubled, seemingly contradicting the Government's plan, saying a commitment was never made. Audio
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The problems in Nauru
Continuing with the discussion around Nauru, it has been described by The Guardian as a nation in democratic freefall. The Australian-run asylum seeker camps are front and centre. Audio
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Ardern's special trip to Nauru
There's been a lot of attention on the Prime Minister's choice to go to Nauru later than the rest of the delegation for the Pacific Island Forum, on the Air Force 757 at a cost of around $80,000. Audio
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The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Neil Miller (Part 2)
Audio 4 Sep 2018Many scientists now believe the '10,000 steps a day' target is an arbitrary figure, despite the fact it has now become part of many fitness goals. Some say for those who are unwell, 10,000 steps may… Audio
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The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Neil Miller (Part 1)
Audio 4 Sep 2018There's been a lot of attention on the Prime Minister's choice to go to Nauru later than the rest of the delegation for the Pacific Island Forum, on the Air Force 757 at a cost of around $80,000. It's… Audio
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Panelists Tuesday 4 September
Audio 4 Sep 2018Jim Mora is joined by Neil Miller, beer writer and former researcher for the National party, and Niki Bezzant, Editor-at-large of the Healthy Food Guide magazine.
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Some bite-sized portions of news
Moccona has changed its instant recipe and it's not to everyone's taste. Audio
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Alexandra Rural Community Patrol
The Alexandra Rural Community Patrol got less funding than it asked for from the local community board in the latest funding round, with some members questioning whether the patrol actually serves a… Audio
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The merits of private and public companies
Tesla's Elon Musk wants to buy the publicly-listed company back, saying public accountability and media scrutiny can hold back forward-thinking companies. Investment commentator Brian Gaynor joins us… Audio
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Panel Says
Audio 8 Aug 2018What the Panelists Andrew Frame and Niki Bezzant want to talk about. Audio
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What's the best advice you've ever taken?
Audio 8 Aug 2018The thing about the song The Gambler is that he obviously never took his own advice, whereas the man he met on the train bound for nowhere did. A new study out of the University of Chicago Booth… Audio
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Pharmac accused of "two-tier" system
The Cancer Society says long review periods from Pharmac are creating a two-tiered health system when it comes to accessing some types of medicine. John Forman, who chaired the New Zealand… Audio
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Should we have a discussion about hateful "acts" as well?
Opinions are flying about the free speech issue like shrapnel - but acts that could be perceived as "hateful" - such as gay conversion therapy - have thus far avoided the free speech spotlight. Audio
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What do the students think of Massey University's decision?
Massey University Students' Association president Ben Schimdt says the student body is disappointed at the decision to rescind an invitation to Don Brash to speak about his time as National leader. Audio
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The Panel with Andrew Frame and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Audio 8 Aug 2018The thing about the song The Gambler is that he obviously never took his own advice, whereas the man he met on the train bound for nowhere did. A new study out of the University of Chicago Booth… Audio
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The Panel with Andrew Frame and Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Audio 8 Aug 2018Massey University Students' Association president Ben Schimdt says the student body is disappointed at the decision to rescind an invitation to Don Brash to speak about his time as National leader… Audio
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Verbal consent for sex
An Australian government minister is proposing a law to make people have to give and receive verbal consent before engaging in sexual activity.In the #metoo age this might make perfect sense but will… Audio
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No booze no drugs no shoes - just dance
Audio 10 Jul 2018There's a new club in Christchurch where you can dance the night away. But you'll be doi git without alcohol, drugs or shoes. The concept is "conscious clubbing" a form of dance therapy that… Audio
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Getting a medical certificate
A woman who kept feeding her children's school medical certificates was taken to court by the school for their extreme absenteeism. Are medical certificates too easy to get? We talk to the chair of… Audio
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Another gay wedding cake controversy
Australian couple Moe Barr and Sasha Patrick are getting married in New Zealand because of our same-sex-friendly laws. Unfortunately the good will didn't extend to a bakery that they wanted to make… Audio
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Panel Says
Audio 10 Jul 2018What the Panelists Gary McCormick and Niki Bezzant want to talk about. Audio
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Feeling young with a healthy brain
Audio 10 Jul 2018Researchers from two universities in South Korea have found that feeling young might indicate the general health of your brain. People who feel younger actually have the structural characteristics of… Audio
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MPs resigning in hard times
When the going gets tough some MPs just bottle it. The UK's Boris Johnson has joined his Tory colleague David Davis in exiting the Cabinet in the face of an unpalatable Brexit deal. And in New Zealand… Audio
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Does diplomatic immunity need an overhaul?
An EU diplomat has managed to get away with not paying $20k she owed a Wellington landlord in rent. Her landlord says it proves landlords have no power. And maybe it proves diplomatic immunity has too… Audio
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New planes for the NZDF
The government's confirmed the purchase of four new maritime patrol planes. It's costing $2.3bn. Green MP Golriz Gharaman doesn't want to see them fitted-out to carry missiles and bombs and that leads… Audio
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Nurses strike: ordered into facilitation
Nurses are to strike on Thursday for the first time in 30 years. They're sticking to their guns but the acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says there's just no more money. So, what happens now? We… Audio
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The Panel with Gary McCormick and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Audio 10 Jul 2018Researchers from two universities in South Korea have found that feeling young might indicate the general health of your brain. People who feel younger actually have the structural characteristics of… Audio
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The Panel with Gary McCormick and Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
Audio 10 Jul 2018Nurses are to strike on Thursday for the first time in 30 years. They're sticking to their guns but the acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says there's just no more money. So, what happens now? We… Audio