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This week on the Raw Politics podcast: Are the wheels falling off the Labour light rail car, is the government's battery running low or is a fatalism at work leading to the run of ministerial errors and embarrassments.

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The waitlist algorithm that morphed into a political weapon

How did a system of ironing out the inequities some New Zealanders face in getting healthcare, turn into a racism shouting match? Here's a clue - it's election year.

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Where to put Auckland’s temporary lakes

Twelve locations across Auckland have been identified for the development of long parks to accommodate future flood waters

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Govt looks at slashing RMA red tape for aquaculture

As part of its plan to turn aquaculture into a $3 billion industry by 2035, the Government is working to reduce regulatory barriers to more fish farms.

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Singapore points the way for NZ to avoid geopolitical conflict

As the PM visits China and prepares to go to the EU, he should consider the merits of resilient multi-engagement, which Singapore has been rather adept at, argues Stephen Jacobi

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Concern over Chinese scholarship drive in Pacific

A senior opposition MP has questioned what New Zealand is doing to counter Beijing's soft power push in offering scholarships to thousands of Pacific students.

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This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias.

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National 'cautiously optimistic' and on message

National Party campaign chair Chris Bishop says he's "cautiously optimistic" as the party rolls out its vision for what it would do in government if it triumphs in October.

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NZ's laggard politicians see the climate crisis as a burden to be tackled

Our election is four months away. On Labour and National's long term performance to-date, the odds on them being strategic and ambitious about our country are negligible.

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Christchurch’s cycleway blow-up falls flat

A memo to outspoken Christchurch councillors – read your memos

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Aviator Game: A Thrilling Adventure in the Gambling World

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The oil disaster waiting to happen

Experts say this sunken shipwreck could be a disaster bigger than the Rena. Why hasn't anything been done to prevent it?

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Immigration changes ‘mixed bag’ for migrant workers

While it might provide certainty for businesses and some migrants, advocates for the community say immigration announcement does little to correct mounting worker exploitation issues.

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Lake Alice: Court’s stay of charges ends quest for criminal justice

The perpetrators of torture and harm at will never face criminal accountability. David Williams reports.

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Final juggling act for mightiest woman in football

Outgoing FIFA secretary-general, Fatma Samoura, talks the difference between warlords and football “sharks”, escalating the women’s game and the art of juggling in our Wāhine of the World Cup series.

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Book of the Week: Evil colonisation, good colonisation

Colonisation continues to damage our world at large, but should it be a matter of "guilt" and "shame"?

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Major risks to NZ's climate plan

An internal report on the progress of the Emissions Reduction Plan finds the chances of meeting climate targets are "finely balanced".

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If there's something in the water, we need to know

New Zealand's freshwater and drinking water is in a state of desperation. Lokesh Padhye makes the case for rigorous source water quality monitoring.

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Luxon's 'inward-looking' remark didn't come from nowhere

The first signs of New Zealand's introversion came with the Asian financial crisis in 1997, which highlighted how vulnerable we were to international shocks

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MPs agree they'll sell off shares – if that's the price of power

A rule against shareholdings would exclude some MPs with business and investing experience from ministerial roles, some opponents warn. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Even in resigning Wood doesn't accept full blame

Chris Hipkins is acutely aware his prime ministership has taken a beating after a string of ministerial sagas and he’s running out of time before the election to stem the bleeding

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Michael Wood resigns as a minister after further revelations

The suspended Transport Minister's family trust holds shares in Chorus, Spark and the National Australia Bank.

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New White Fern's call that changed everything

Star batter Kate Anderson is the new name in the contracted White Ferns cricketers named Wednesday morning. She speaks to Kristy Havill

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NZ's tiniest council shows attack is the best defence against amalgamation

A Govt-ordered review has proposed the biggest reorganisation of councils since the 1980s – but the country's smallest district won't lay down and die.

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Offshore wind developer to seek consent in Taranaki

The Government has warned of a costly and complex process if developers act before rules for consenting offshore energy are in place.

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