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New Zealand's aid contributions outside of the Pacific aren't massive but they're still significant - and the money saves lives The drop of aid New Zealand sends to Ethiopia is small but significant. Slashing it in order to boost Pharmac's budget will cost lives. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

How Australia and New Zealand face the same issues in a challenging international scene, and where they differ in their approaches Australia is balancing a path between attracting ire from the Trump regime and retaliation from China - but not saying anything is a risky strategy Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

From checking the water pipes to spraying sunscreen on apples, Hawke's Bay farmers are getting ready for a super hot, dry, windy summer The region that's been through catastrophe after catastrophe is gearing up for what could be months of horribly dry weather Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Cornell rape allegations - why the case has gone viral and why women worldwide are saying "I'm Jane Doe" From alleged sexual violence at an American university to a global conversation about consent, masculinity and why women still don't feel safe Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

You can find scientific research to back up almost any idea, but telling the difference between fact and fiction is a real art This is not like the movies where a lone scientist is about to save the world with an idea only they have Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details