The Whole Truth https://www.stuff.co.nz/thewholetruth en © Stuff 2022 The Whole Truth is a project by Stuff. The Whole Truth emphasises what's right, rather than amplifying what's wrong. It corrects falsehoods but also proactively explains topics or issues especially prone to misinformation, calmly and clearly covering each topic or statement seeking to inform, rather than inflame. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/25720236-5be5-11ed-99dd-2f5119433637/image/TWT---Podcast-artwork-black.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Whole Truth https://www.stuff.co.nz/thewholetruth episodic Fact checking the news, by Stuff. Stuff Audio The Whole Truth is a project by Stuff. The Whole Truth emphasises what's right, rather than amplifying what's wrong. It corrects falsehoods but also proactively explains topics or issues especially prone to misinformation, calmly and clearly covering each topic or statement seeking to inform, rather than inflame. The Whole Truth is a project by Stuff. The Whole Truth emphasises what's right, rather than amplifying what's wrong. It corrects falsehoods but also proactively explains topics or issues especially prone to misinformation, calmly and clearly covering each topic or statement seeking to inform, rather than inflame.

]]> Stuff Audio stuffpodcasts@stuff.co.nz Are children at risk mining cobalt for climate friendly batteries? NZ, along with other countries, has set its eyes on a low emission transport future. But human rights groups are worried about the role of child labour in mining minerals such as cobalt for batteries for e-bikes and EV's . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:04:00 -0000 In the drive for a low emissions future, are the rights of children at risk in the mining of minerals such as cobalt. full 1 8 Stuff Audio NZ, along with other countries, has set its eyes on a low emission transport future. But human rights groups are worried about the role of child labour in mining minerals such as cobalt for batteries for e-bikes and EV's . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices NZ, along with other countries, has set its eyes on a low emission transport future. But human rights groups are worried about the role of child labour in mining minerals such as cobalt for batteries for e-bikes and EV's .

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]]> 421 How are our farms contributing to climate change? There is an ongoing debate about New Zealand’s methane emissions, and to what extent they need to fall to meet the country’s climate change obligations. Some farmers say there is no evidence that agricultural emissions are warming the climate. This is what the science says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0000 full 1 7 Stuff Audio There is an ongoing debate about New Zealand’s methane emissions, and to what extent they need to fall to meet the country’s climate change obligations. Some farmers say there is no evidence that agricultural emissions are warming the climate. This is what the science says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There is an ongoing debate about New Zealand’s methane emissions, and to what extent they need to fall to meet the country’s climate change obligations. Some farmers say there is no evidence that agricultural emissions are warming the climate. This is what the science says.

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]]> 664 Is the rate of violent crime increasing? National has been increasingly talking up law and order as an issue heading into an election year. In a press release issued just before Christmas, Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith claimed, “Violent crime is on track to increase by 40% under Labour" .. so is it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0000 full 1 6 Stuff Audio National has been increasingly talking up law and order as an issue heading into an election year. In a press release issued just before Christmas, Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith claimed, “Violent crime is on track to increase by 40% under Labour" .. so is it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices National has been increasingly talking up law and order as an issue heading into an election year. In a press release issued just before Christmas, Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith claimed, “Violent crime is on track to increase by 40% under Labour" .. so is it?

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]]> 593 Are NZ farmers the world's most efficient? When the Government announced a plan to price farming emissions, National Party leader Christopher Luxon said the policy “failed to recognise New Zealand farmers are already the most carbon efficient in the world” .. a claim echoed by farming lobby groups. But, is it true .. and could such a definitive conclusion be reached? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0000 full 1 5 Stuff Audio When the Government announced a plan to price farming emissions, National Party leader Christopher Luxon said the policy “failed to recognise New Zealand farmers are already the most carbon efficient in the world” .. a claim echoed by farming lobby groups. But, is it true .. and could such a definitive conclusion be reached? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When the Government announced a plan to price farming emissions, National Party leader Christopher Luxon said the policy “failed to recognise New Zealand farmers are already the most carbon efficient in the world” .. a claim echoed by farming lobby groups. But, is it true .. and could such a definitive conclusion be reached?

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]]> 637 Are higher SPF sunscreens actually better? New Zealand holds the unenviable titles of highest melanoma case rates and deaths in the world. With summer on our doorstep, and warnings UV levels are averaging higher than last year, do we need to be trading in our SPF30 for SPF100? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0000 full 1 5 Stuff Audio New Zealand holds the unenviable titles of highest melanoma case rates and deaths in the world. With summer on our doorstep, and warnings UV levels are averaging higher than last year, do we need to be trading in our SPF30 for SPF100? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices New Zealand holds the unenviable titles of highest melanoma case rates and deaths in the world. With summer on our doorstep, and warnings UV levels are averaging higher than last year, do we need to be trading in our SPF30 for SPF100?

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]]> 501 Are unfixed potholes the Government's fault? Unless you’re ploughing over it, swerving to avoid them, or busting your tyre on it, potholes probably aren’t at the top of your mind. But with a spike in the number of people claiming for damage to their cars because of potholes, has the issue actually got worse? And whose responsibility is it to fix it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0000 full Stuff Audio Unless you’re ploughing over it, swerving to avoid them, or busting your tyre on it, potholes probably aren’t at the top of your mind. But with a spike in the number of people claiming for damage to their cars because of potholes, has the issue actually got worse? And whose responsibility is it to fix it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Unless you’re ploughing over it, swerving to avoid them, or busting your tyre on it, potholes probably aren’t at the top of your mind. But with a spike in the number of people claiming for damage to their cars because of potholes, has the issue actually got worse? And whose responsibility is it to fix it?

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]]> 437 Do covid reinfections hit harder? Reinfections now make up more than one in four new reported Covid cases. Logic says repeat infections should be less severe - the sequel hardly ever lives up to the original, right? But there’s a persistent suggestion doing the rounds that Covid reinfections are more dangerous. Where does that idea come from – and is it correct? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0000 full 1 2 Stuff Audio Reinfections now make up more than one in four new reported Covid cases. Logic says repeat infections should be less severe - the sequel hardly ever lives up to the original, right? But there’s a persistent suggestion doing the rounds that Covid reinfections are more dangerous. Where does that idea come from – and is it correct? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Reinfections now make up more than one in four new reported Covid cases. Logic says repeat infections should be less severe - the sequel hardly ever lives up to the original, right? But there’s a persistent suggestion doing the rounds that Covid reinfections are more dangerous. Where does that idea come from – and is it correct?

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]]> 460 Is there actually a youth crime wave? A social debate has erupted in 2022 over youth crime, particularly ramraids. CCTV of cars smashing in the front doors of vape stores, dairies and even malls has horrified the public and led to wider youth crime surfacing as a political issue. But what do the stats actually say? Has youth crime been blown out of proportion by politicians and the media, or do the numbers confirm an increase? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0000 full 1 1 Stuff Audio A social debate has erupted in 2022 over youth crime, particularly ramraids. CCTV of cars smashing in the front doors of vape stores, dairies and even malls has horrified the public and led to wider youth crime surfacing as a political issue. But what do the stats actually say? Has youth crime been blown out of proportion by politicians and the media, or do the numbers confirm an increase? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A social debate has erupted in 2022 over youth crime, particularly ramraids. CCTV of cars smashing in the front doors of vape stores, dairies and even malls has horrified the public and led to wider youth crime surfacing as a political issue. But what do the stats actually say? Has youth crime been blown out of proportion by politicians and the media, or do the numbers confirm an increase?

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]]> 461 The Whole Truth by Stuff The Whole Truth, by Stuff. Fact checking the big stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:43:31 -0000 trailer 1 Stuff Audio The Whole Truth, by Stuff. Fact checking the big stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Whole Truth, by Stuff. Fact checking the big stories.

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