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After a rebuild was cancelled, the former tenants of a social housing development in Auckland have seemingly 'disappeared' Despite a housing crisis, Kainga Ora is scaling back new builds. In one Auckland suburb, a cancelled development has uprooted hundreds. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Is the Regulatory Standards Bill the key to better law making for the future, or a gigantic waste of time and an affront to democracy? A look at what the Regulatory Standards Bill will do, and why there's no clear answer to the question of whether it will achieve its aims … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Rather than shrug helplessly over a lack of trust in journalism, two New Zealand journalists are rolling up their sleeves to tackle the issue Two Kiwi news executives are part of a very serious effort by journalists to try to claw back not just trust in media institutions, but in society … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in the last several years, and Kiwis are joining in the fun Hobby horsing involves elements of gymnastics and horse riding, and pickleball is a mashup of several other racket sports. Both are unconventional - and gaining traction quickly. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up Natural gas is a dwindling resource, and exploration isn't turning up much. So what happens when New Zealand runs out - and why are some new users still hooking up? … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Information about Iran's nuclear programme is highly secretive, but experts say the bombings may not have been a huge setback US President Trump said his bombs 'obliterated' nuclear facilities in Iran, but a nuclear scientist here in New Zealand says 'you can't destroy knowledge' It's a long time since we've been on the edge of our seats wondering if a full-blown...

As far as New Zealand's economic recovery goes, we're still crawling out of our deep recessionary hole - and we've just hit a global glitch Quarterly figures are supposed to point to where our economy is heading, but any hopeful messages in them last week have just been blown out of the water … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sir Graham Henry beamed into the world's most prestigious ad awards to congratulate New Zealand on being 'the best place in the world to have herpes' Of a pool of more than 26,000 entries at the Cannes Lions, a New Zealand ad came out on top. Turns out, Kiwis are good at ads - and having herpes. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Unaffordable housing, the high cost of living, and 'very intentional decisions' by the government see a spike in homelessness. An advocate for people sleeping rough says homelessness is reaching 'crisis levels' and he's seeing children as young as nine turn up for emergency accommodation. What's gone wrong in Aotearoa? … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Innovation in warfare features in Ukraine's David and Goliath fight with Russia … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Even funeral directors believe death could be done better, but how to achieve that is up for debate A funeral bill is one you never want to have to pay, but there's a push to make the whole ordeal cheaper and better … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dozens of innovators showed off their wares at Fieldays, offering solutions to problems - and a bit of hope From waterway-mapping robots to leather made from kiwifruit, Kiwi innovation on display at the southern hemisphere's biggest rural expo … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A decade after major overhauls to health and safety in New Zealand, WorkSafe is getting a reboot. Critics aren't convinced it will save lives. With more that 70 workplace deaths in New Zealand every year, a WorkSafe reboot isn't surprising. But critics say the changes aren't likely to save lives. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Lepidopterists fear our butterfly and moth numbers are on the wane They're not just beautiful, they help pollinate our flowers and grasses. But are moths and butterflies starting to disappear? … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

At Fieldays, exhibitors from around the country - and the world - come to show off the latest farming innovations… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat The environmental sector worries that the future of a predator-free Aotearoa is in jeopardy after the Government swung the axe in the latest budget … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students While Donald Trump is busy burning down foreign student income, New Zealand is quietly looking at how we could cash in … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It may seem that as an ordinary person, cutting emissions is too big a job. But homeowners have a large part to play… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The issue on how to save on superannuation is a political no-go, with one gallery editor describing the debate as 'uranium wrapped in barbed wire' Means testing is being introduced on a wide range of benefits. Questions are being asked over how long it will be before superannuation is targeted. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A marriage of bass drops and bow strings, Synthony strikes a chord from Christchurch to Calgary  Lights, strings, action: Sythony started as small, one-off show in Auckland nearly a decade ago. Today, it's selling out venues around the world. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Researchers brace for an uncertain future and warn of lasting damage after a funding shake-up Science has been sidelined by the Budget, despite the Government saying they back the sector, and insiders expect a deep impact of funding cuts … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

For the undocumented, NZ-born children of overstayers, life ends when they turn 18 Two decades after a change to citizenship laws, the NZ-born children of overstayers are finding themselves undocumented and without a path forward … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The push to get under-16 year olds off social media is a cause that's united some high-powered women from all walks of life Social media is already off limits for under 13 year olds - but it isn't enforced. A new campaign aims to not only change that but to life the age to 16 … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

There are pros and cons ethically with mined and lab diamonds, but one certainly gives you more sparkle for your dollar Diamonds may be forever but at the moment they're not holding up in value. Prices are sinking as a major disruptor floods the market. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Boots, banjos, and big crowds - country music finds its voice in New Zealand Heartfelt and homegrown, country music is enjoying a Kiwi revival, with two dedicated stations and a boom in artists … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details