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Vaping has been promoted as a way for people addicted to smoking cigarettes to kick the habit. But vaping's long-term health impacts are still unknown. We look at what is in some vapes, and how they are promoted.
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Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at the origins of rap music.
Rap is now one of the most popular music genres, but it has very old origins. We look at its links to the storytellers in traditional African villages.
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People often talk about rising sea levels, but what does it really mean? In this week's explainer we look at what is causing sea level rise and the likely impact on all of us.
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Kīngitanga, the Māori King movement, was established in 1858, and aimed to bring Māori together under a single sovereign. We look at why and how it was created.
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Your ego is that sense of what makes you you. Your ego can help you navigate tricky situations or undermine your confidence. We look at its role and how it can help or hinder you.
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Lollies are hugely popular in Aotearoa. But who was the G.O.A.T. who invented them?
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Video games are hugely popular in New Zealand and around the world. Over 90 percent of homes in New Zealand have a gaming device, but too much time playing video games can cause real problems.
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Many of our actions have an impact on the environment, including how much much carbon dioxide we put out into the atmosphere. Find out more about what adds to your carbon footprint and ways to reduce it.
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Everyone feels angry sometimes, but you don't want to let anger hurt you or others. We look at some ways to deal with feelings of anger.
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New Zealand sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, along which 80 percent of the world's tsunami strike. We find out what cause tsunamis, and what to do if one hits.
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