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Tamihere court decision puts the case back at square one
Almost 40 years after two Swedish backpackers disappeared, David Tamihere has had his convictions quashed. A journalist calls it 'another example of how slowly and painfully the system works when it sometimes might have got it wrong'. David Tamihere's murder convictions have been quashed, after nearly four decades, re-opening wounds and calling into question whether justice has actually been servedFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The resurrection of the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme
The Lake Onslow pumped hydro project could be back from the dead, with the "mega battery" that will cost billions, approved for the fast-track list by the same government that axed it The same government that scrapped the Lake Onslow pumped hydro project has put it on the fast track list. But whether this country can pull off a project of its size is another question.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The strategically-placed aid game
Fear and politics are increasingly dictating where our shrinking aid money is going Giving aid to shore up your strategic position in the world isn't the way to go about it, says an expert - because your aid won't help if you're not trying to helpFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Fisheries Bill enters murky waters
The government's backdown on an undersized fish rule has intensified scrutiny of sweeping fisheries reforms There's been a U-turn on the most controversial part of the sweeping new Fisheries Bill, but keeping undersized catches wasn't the only fishhook in the legislationFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Dice before digital - the board games revolution
Rather than being stuck behind their screens for entertainment, an old type of gaming is luring players out into the real world - one with people in itA sector of gamers are trading in their consoles and visual effects for real live company, turning to a centuries-old social version of entertainmentFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Why Israel and the US are in lockstep - and why that might be changing
Billions in military aid crosses from the US to Israel in a decades-old alliance. But two current conflicts have many younger Americans questioning those ties. As the Iran war affects the global economy, Americans are asking if their ties with Israel look like the tail wagging the dogFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Policing our politicians for porkies
South Australia has a law around truth in campaign messaging that appears to have set a better tone. We ask if New Zealand should follow.Does New Zealand have robust enough checks and balances to stop politicians lying in election ads - or should we be looking to Australia for stronger lawsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Father's meningitis plea after daughter's death
"No family should go through this": - campaign push for free jabs grows following student meningococcal casesA grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit NZ students, and a deadly UK outbreak growsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A shakeup of everyday road rules on the table
It's currently illegal to ride on the footpath, but when the rubber meets the road, kids do it anyway. Proposed changes could make it legal for kids 12 and under. Both the previous government and the current one kicked the can down the road on making 'sensible' changes to road rules, but now the changes are back on the agendaFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Papatoetoe's election rerun
A community rallies to involve itself in democracy, only to be tainted with accusations of fraud when they win a seat at the table Papatoetoe's Indian community put its hand up to be counted in local elections. It went unbelievably well, until it all went terribly wrong.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Turning Kiwi pain into a punchline watched by a global audience
Kiwi dark comedy Crackhead tackles addiction and takes on the television world New Kiwi dark comedy Crackhead turns real-life addiction struggles into sharp humour - with Holly Shervey starring and husband Emmett Skilton directingFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Iran war hits Kiwi wallets hard
An economist says despite entering the year 'quite optimistic', we could now be staring down the barrel of another recession Higher fuel costs mean higher transport costs, and that means higher prices across the board - and that's a hard pill to swallow for Kiwis three years into a cost-of-living crisisFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details