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As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence …
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Why the palliative care sector feels under fire, under-funded and under pressure to allow assisted dying practitioners into its facilities
A government proposal to axe the only two jobs in New Zealand's health sector of people who were working on a national strategy for palliative care has angered those in the sector, which is already under immense strain.
It's put another wedge between those who want terminally ill patients to live well before they die; and those who want to give them the option of dying earlier.
Yes, this is another story about the stretched New Zealand health service.
But it's one that will affect the 89 percent of us who will die naturally and will require nursing at the end of their lives.
- The palliative care sector, much of it provided through the efforts of volunteers, has felt under attack lately. Here's why:
- The plan to dispense with the jobs of two people who had been giving palliative care a voice in the health service, and in government
- Recent critical news stories about two patients who had to be moved from their aged care facility and hospice because they wanted an assisted death, which wasn't allowed on the premises.- A commentary in The Listener by End-of-Life Choice Society president Ann David titled "Dignity Denied" that said some doctors, health care facilities and hospices are obstructing patients' rights when it comes to dying. (The law says that doctors are not allowed to bring the subject up themselves, but the accusations here went further.)…
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The president, the tech oligarchs, the media and AI - why we can expect a new wave of information you just can't trust …
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As the 2025 schoolyear kicks off, a slew of problems for students, teachers and the government…
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Memecoin operates in a decentralised, unregulated system. Critics say that's the point - and the problem.
A cryptocurrency expert worries that memecoins will change the crypto world as we know it, and not in a good way
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He's a Kiwi superstar in the Beautiful Game, but we don't talk enough about Chris Wood. That could be changing. …
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Euthanising a beached whale is an unpopular move. But sometimes trying to save it is worse. …
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Our fourth strongest Olympic sport is in hot water over allegations about the way it conducts itself
Yachting New Zealand is the country's first body to be dragged before the new Sport Integrity Commission, in what is uncharted territory…
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A recent shoplifting allegation put the spotlight on crime-fighting platform Auror, but concerns about the app have been bubbling away for some time
Auror is designed to help police and retailers fight back against repeat - and often violent - shoplifters. But a recent incident has raised concerns about privacy for everyday Kiwis.…
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A new documentary on the Haka Party Incident tells the story of the 'three-minute war' through the eyes of the people who fought it…
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From the Treaty Principles Bill submissions to Rātana to the Waitangi Tribunal shake-up, 2025 looks to be a big year for race relations in Aotearoa
The Treaty Principles Bill is dead in the water, but that hasn't stopped the conversation around it from spilling into meetings and events around the country…
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The TikTok saga has raised questions of what your personal data is worth in a trade-off with money making opportunities
TikTok spent a mere 12 hours in the dark before new convert Donald Trump gave it a reprieve. But the saga of the Chinese-owned app isn't over.…
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Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park.
Eden Park is in the running to be named Auckland's main stadium. CEO Nick Sautner says he's already got the neighbourhood behind him.…
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Main streets across New Zealand are run-down and struggling, but we can look to Oxford Street for inspiration
After years as a 'national embarrassment', Oxford Street is thriving. The realtor behind the revamp has advice for Auckland.
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A tough market for job seekers isn't set to improve until the second half of the year. The potential fall-out could be major brain drain
Rising unemployment and the volatile job market are set to get worse. By the time they turn around mid-year, it may be too late to keep talent in the country.
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The Detail wraps up its sixth year with an all-in look at what the team enjoyed most (and least) about 2024
It's The Detail's last episode of 2024 and that means it's time to look back on the highlights, moan about the lowlights and laugh at the just plain weird of the year…
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Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help.
A bill before Parliament aims to close the gender pay gap by allowing employees to discuss their wages with each other. Proponents say it's about time.
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Every year, 1500 refugees come through the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. For many, it's the first home with four walls and a roof they've had in years…
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How a solar power company backed by public funds and one of the world's largest asset managers went into liquidation…
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Having a baby by surrogacy in New Zealand is complicated, convoluted and costly. A bill promised to fast-track change, but progress has been anything but…
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