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May 6, 2025 • 24min
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it
The price of having a public face, especially for women, is having to deal with a rising tide of abuse. It could have a chilling effect on local body election candidates this year…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

May 5, 2025 • 25min
Shaking up the Catholic Church patriarchy
The only certainty surrounding the election of the new pope is that he will be a man, and that's a tradition unlikely to change soonWith a patriarchy deeply rooted in tradition, women in the Catholic Church are split on the urgency - or even need - to ordain women as priests…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

May 4, 2025 • 25min
In Central Otago, historic buildings on the council chopping block
The Central Otago District Council has a plan that could save millions, but many locals say it comes at the cost of history, heritage and community…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

May 2, 2025 • 24min
The politicians have gone but debt remains for Polyfest
The cultural extravaganza festival that is Polyfest was a record-breaker this year - but its finances are in perilIn spite of the rain this year's Polyfest hit record numbers, but organisers are back to looking for coins down the back of the couch to get it running next year…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

May 1, 2025 • 24min
Australia's election tightly poised
Australia could be the second major nation where voters in a federal election have done a u-turn on hardline, Trump-light style leadersAustralians go to the polls tomorrow in a tight contest. During the lead-up public sentiment has changed globally, and that could have some sway.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Apr 30, 2025 • 25min
Iwi/ Crown relations on the line after scathing audit
Iwi and hapū are legally entitled to their Treaty Settlements, but a new report from the auditor general has found widespread breaches by the Crown A new report from the auditor general found that every public agency audited had difficulties meeting at least some of their Treaty settlement obligations to iwi and hapū…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Apr 29, 2025 • 25min
Keeping politicians honest
Increasing numbers of politicians are failing to manage real or perceived conflicts of interest, and there are calls to strengthen protocols over themPoliticians claim there are rules in place to make sure they don't have conflicts of interest - but an increasing number of incidents suggest those rules might not be strong enough…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Apr 28, 2025 • 24min
In the Chatham Islands, hope for a more independent future
New Zealand's remotest community relies heavily on public money, but it's not what the community wants for itself
For the 600-odd residents of the Chatham Islands, failing infrastructure and tight fishing quotas are a roadblock to more independenceFor generations, New Zealand's remotest community existed without outside help.Now the 600-odd residents of the Chatham Islands can't live and thrive here without a lot of public money.Millions of dollars is needed for a long -awaited new ship to freight goods on and off the islands, replacing the old Southern Tiare. Residents also want a fairer share of the fishing quota in the waters surrounding the Chathams, better wharf facilities and cheaper electricity…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Apr 27, 2025 • 24min
Detentions and arrests at US borders sow fear
The current threat level for travel to the US is 'exercise increased caution', but a growing number of people say it's not high enough…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Apr 25, 2025 • 24min
The Auckland Uni nuclear physicist unlocking secrets of the universe
Auckland University nuclear physicist David Krofcheck is recognised for his work on the world's greatest science experiment
…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details


