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Why violent unrest in New Caledonia is hitting nickel prices
Global nickel prices have soared since deadly violence erupted in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. Here's a closer look.
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More Kiwis expected to arrive home from Nouméa on Friday
23 May 2024Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the government has received approval from France to bring another group of New Zealanders home. Audio
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Open banking is coming, so how does it work?
23 May 2024Next week is the deadline for the four major banks in New Zealand to offer open banking. Here's the lowdown. Audio
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Is it legal to hoon past traffic on an electric scooter? What you need to know
23 May 2024Explainer - E-scooters are increasingly popular and increasingly speedy. What are the rules they need to follow, and do they need updating? RNZ explains.
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Here's what to know about the upcoming UK election
23 May 2024The United Kingdom's first election in five years is shaping up as a battle for the country's soul. Here is a look at the biggest issues at stake.
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Cheese rolls and tax cuts: A quick guide to Budget 2024
23 May 2024With one week to go, this handy-dandy cheat sheet will bring you up to speed on all the jargon you need to impress your friends.
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What is turbulence, and when does it become dangerous?
22 May 2024Explainer - The death of a man and injuries for dozens on a London-to-Singapore flight has highlighted the dangers of flying through unstable air.
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Covid FLiRT variants: What you need to know
15 May 2024The dominant Covid subvariant has mutated, giving rise to several new lineages, known as "FLiRT".
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Charter schools: Are they better than public schools?
14 May 2024What exactly are charter schools and what makes them different to regular public schools? Here's what you need to know.
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A structured literacy approach in schools: What you need to know
10 May 2024Explainer - The government from 2025 is mandating how state schools teach children to read. But what is structured literacy and how does it compare to other teaching methods?
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What we learnt from Nicola Willis' pre-Budget speech
9 May 2024The Finance Minister has done a conservative lift of the lid on her upcoming Budget. Here's what she laid out.
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Samoa's dengue fever outbreak: What you need to know
3 May 2024New Zealanders travelling to Samoa are recommended to have comprehensive insurance as the country deals with a dengue outbreak. Audio
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How do our politicians' pay packets compare?
1 May 2024Explainer - MPs are about to get a pay bump, but is it fair and how does it compare to other countries?
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School cellphone ban: What you need to know
30 Apr 2024Explainer - What will a ban on cellphones in schools achieve? Can students use them during lunch breaks? And what happens if you need to contact your child?
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Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
16 Apr 2024Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
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What new research about the pandemic shows
15 Apr 2024And how New Zealand's experience with Covid-19 was very different to most of the world.
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Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
22 Apr 2024On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
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Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
4 Apr 2024We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
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The MediaWorks data breach: What you need to know
25 Mar 2024It is easy to shrug off news of yet another data breach. But experts say even basic personal information can help fuel cyber crimes. RNZ explains.
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New Zealand is in a recession: What you need to know
21 Mar 2024What is a recession and what is gross domestic product? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
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TikTok is facing a ban in the US: What you need to know
22 Mar 2024A bill calling for the forced sale or ban of TikTok passed through the United States' House of Representatives. What's next, and what does all of this mean for New Zealand?
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Mortgage break fees: What you need to know
14 Mar 2024Explainer - As big banks reduce home loan interest rates, people might be tempted to shop around. But break fees can end up costing as much or even more than potential savings.
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Is this the death of news media? What you need to know
12 Mar 2024Explainer - Not long after Newshub announced it would shut down, TVNZ shared plans to eliminate jobs. Is this a tipping point?
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The future of Premier House: What you need to know
7 Mar 2024Explainer - Despite its $37m valuation it doesn't meet healthy homes standards. But is updating it necessary during a cost of living crisis? RNZ examines its past, present, and potential future use.
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Why does Woolworth's look like it's struggling?
29 Feb 2024Explainer - At first glance, it doesn't make sense that New Zealand's second-biggest supermarket chain had a drop in earnings. RNZ clears up the confusion.
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Why are fertility rates falling?
23 Feb 2024Explainer - Fertility rates in New Zealand, and around the world, keep dropping. What does this mean?
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Covid-19 testing: What you need to know
22 Feb 2024Explainer - With all these new Covid variants, how are the old tests holding up? And what's the point of testing now, anyway?
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Fire season is here: What you need to know
15 Feb 2024Explainer - Warnings about an intense wildfire season seem to be coming to fruition. RNZ asks the experts what's going on.
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