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Peter Mellow
September 29, 2023 11:03 PM
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Aotearoa New Zealand has had a treaty in place for almost two centuries but it wasn't until the 1970s that it was truly honoured. So what happened and what are the lessons for Australia ahead of the Voice referendum?
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Peter Mellow
September 23, 2023 4:28 PM
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As campaigns on both sides make their final pitch to Australians about the proposed advisory body, we consider some minority representative bodies around the world.
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Peter Mellow
August 23, 2023 10:42 PM
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New Zealand was among the first developed economies to start increasing interest rates, and it is yet to see inflation in its target zone. This is how the country compares to Australia.
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Peter Mellow
August 5, 2023 6:55 PM
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The Split Enz star lived in Australia where the band had major success.
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Peter Mellow
July 30, 2023 3:09 AM
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Plans to introduce bilingual road signs to New Zealand have sparked a heated political debate between the wish to honor its indigenous Maori culture and opposition that it could compromise road safety.
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Peter Mellow
July 12, 2023 6:34 PM
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One nurse says she has no regrets about making the move and wishes she had done it sooner.
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Peter Mellow
May 11, 2023 6:47 PM
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The story some histories tell about the 1840 agreement between Māori and the British Crown may be popular and even comforting. But they are also incomplete – and even unhelpful.
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Peter Mellow
May 3, 2023 11:31 PM
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Exclusive: Pollution levels are higher in disadvantaged areas, but there is no consistent monitoring across the country. This map pulls together data from various sources to fill the gap on PM2.5 levels
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Peter Mellow
April 25, 2023 6:15 PM
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New Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship.
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Peter Mellow
April 23, 2023 3:49 AM
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The Australian government’s announcement of easier citizenship for Kiwis has prompted warnings of skills shortages in New Zealand.
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Peter Mellow
April 18, 2023 6:02 PM
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Far from cringing when I hear the accent, I enjoy meeting Australians when I travel. It’s nearly always a good experience.
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Peter Mellow
April 6, 2023 7:49 PM
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When we co-exist with predators, it’s inevitable to have dangerous encounters, especially when they’re habituated to people.
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Peter Mellow
April 5, 2023 6:09 PM
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Vegemite started out as a response to a wartime shortage of Marmite. It's now a symbol of Australia that's spread onto toast, added to curries and even churned into ice-cream.
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Peter Mellow
September 28, 2023 7:16 PM
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While hardcore hikers delight in spending weeks or even months on the trail, the rest of us – short on time, light on knee cartilage – are equally happy with an abridged version.
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Peter Mellow
September 2, 2023 4:05 AM
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Return of working adults to family home sign of acute housing pressures with parties split on how to ease crisis ahead of election
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Peter Mellow
August 22, 2023 12:22 PM
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Outgoing New Zealand MP Jamie Strange used his valedictory speech to propose a trans-Tasman political union. Wondering how that might work reveals just how different the two countries really are.
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Peter Mellow
August 4, 2023 7:23 PM
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New Zealand faces “more geostrategic challenges than we have had in decades”, according to the defence minister. A broad defence and security reset aims to prepare the country for what may be ahead.
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Peter Mellow
July 23, 2023 7:41 PM
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Fresh from swapping the studio for Victoria's spectacular Great South West Walk, News Breakfast co-host Lisa Millar answers your questions on this lesser-known stretch of serenity.
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Peter Mellow
July 1, 2023 2:49 PM
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Alisha is one of around 350,000 New Zealanders who have just become eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
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Peter Mellow
May 10, 2023 11:21 PM
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You shouldn't be shame to deliver one, but here's what you can do to make sure it's meaningful and sincere.
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Peter Mellow
April 30, 2023 5:42 PM
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There’s one simple rule when buying First Nations art or crafts: the more information the better.
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Peter Mellow
April 23, 2023 4:56 AM
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Prime minister welcomes move to let New Zealanders apply for Australian citizenship without becoming permanent residents first
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Peter Mellow
April 21, 2023 7:04 PM
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Some 400,000 New Zealanders living in Australia will soon have their path to citizenship eased. Here's what's changing.
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Peter Mellow
April 18, 2023 6:01 PM
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Blue water fizzes onto white sand so soft it feels like icing sugar, but the real appeal of Whitehaven Beach isn’t the beach at all.
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Peter Mellow
April 5, 2023 6:43 PM
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John Joseph was put on trial for leading a miners’ rebellion seeking less taxation and more representation. His legacy was forgotten — until now.
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