Articles by Rachel Smalley
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National
'Heartbreaking': Why are newborns not being screened for this disorder?
Sunday, 4 June 2023, 9:57amA senior paediatric neurologist at Starship Hospital is concerned babies and infants born with a devastating genetic disorder...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: The life changing moments of being a journalist
Friday, 15 December 2017, 6:59amIt’s a funny thing, your last day. You’re moving on but you also glance back, and for me, that means looking back over more...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: There must never be another baby Moko
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 7:00amThis story never gets any easier to talk about. The death of baby Moko. The three-year-old suffered the most horrific abuse...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Why Lance O'Sullivan is what politics needs
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 7:32amWill Dr Lance O'Sullivan, the New Zealander of the year, be the next leader of the Maori Party? He’s already put his hand...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Why it's time to be fearless
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 8:21amI spent the weekend on a training camp for a women's running charity that's just launched here in New Zealand. It’s called...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: ACC is being a real ASS
Monday, 11 December 2017, 7:10amThe three family members struck down by suspected botulism after eating wild boar face a six-figure bill to cover their medical...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Breast is best, but not easy for everyone
Friday, 1 December 2017, 7:15amBreast is best. That much we know, and that's what women are told from the moment they enter motherhood. Breast feed for...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Humanity will be lucky to survive Trump
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 7:18amI try not to talk about Donald Trump too much these days. It’s bad for my blood pressure. And my sanity. And my general faith...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Madness to suggest Ghahraman a genocide denier
Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 7:27amGolriz Ghahraman: the Green MP who's found herself in the midst of a media storm because she worked on the defence teams...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: NZ's immigration policy - you're welcome, until you get sick
Monday, 27 November 2017, 8:57amQueenstown — good on you! Standing up for what you believe in and rallying in support of a Sri Lankan family facing deportation. After...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Why can't New Zealanders cope with losing?
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 7:40amSo we lost a football match at the weekend. And it was a shock loss. The Kiwis losing to Fiji in the quarter-finals of the...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Jack Tame was just doing his job
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 7:32amJack Tame copped a lot of abuse yesterday. He was doing his job. As a journalist, you're charged with holding the government...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Ardern's silence on Myanmar situation unforgivable
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 6:43amOur government is at the ASEAN Summit talking about everything, it seems, except one of the most pressing issues for the...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Medication not always answer to mental health issues
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 8:02amI was talking with a medical expert yesterday, a specialist who's spent the best part of 50 years immersed in our health...
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Opinion
Who knew about tennis star's abuse?
Monday, 13 November 2017, 8:08amJelena Dokic, the former tennis player, has written a book about her time as one of Australia's great tennis players. And...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Threat of attack couldn't stop New York Marathon
Friday, 10 November 2017, 7:48amI've just got back from running the New York Marathon. What an event. 51,000 people from 120 countries, all running through...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Should distracted drivers be treated like drunk drivers?
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 7:01amHere’s a question for you. Should distracted drivers be treated the same as drunk-drivers? We throw the book at drink-drivers,...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: The murky world of the Trump administration
Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 7:59amThe U.S. intelligence agencies have already said the Russian government tried to help trump win the election. That, they...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: What happens if National loses?
Thursday, 19 October 2017, 6:57amSo we’ll know today. Winston Peters will reveal who will be the next Prime Minister. And isn't that, in itself absurd. Bill...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Taxpayers deserve better than Winston
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 6:50amPeter Dunne has made some really good points in the last 24 hours. The former United Future leader said the situation we’re...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Where would we be without grandparents?
Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 7:53amHow many of you looked after the grand kids over the school holidays and next question have you recovered yet? I’ve spotted...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Winston Peters doesn't belong in any govt
Monday, 16 October 2017, 6:59amWell, here we go. We’re about to find out what our next Government looks like, and whether Winston’s going with National...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Blaming victims enables Weinsteins of the world
Friday, 13 October 2017, 7:26amThe litany of sexual harassment allegations against Harry Weinstein has dominated the news for days now, and it will for...
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Opinion
Rachel Smalley: Would you stop to help?
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 8:11amI was driving to work in the wee hours this morning and I thought I saw a body on the edge of the road. A truck was in front...
