The Detail
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Episodes
The new male beauty crisis capturing our kids
Millions of young men, including Kiwis, are chasing facial and body perfection. But some are paying a heavy price.Boys as young as 10 are being drawn into a global social media trend promising the perfect face, body and life, but psychologists warn that looksmaxxing is leaving many trapped in a dangerous cycle of insecurity, obsession and impossible standardsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go t
The 'toothless' law keeping us in the dark
A former chief ombudsman threatened to ask NZ's top law office to prosecute our health service. It's just one example of why he thinks the OIA needs to be reformed. A former chief ombudsman says many agencies are 'making a mountain out of a molehill' in their responses - or lack of response - to Official Information Act requests, and it's time the Act sees reformFind The Detail on N
Pauline Hanson's rise from political outcast to power player
The 'less polished version' of Winston Peters could be the next Prime Minister of Australia, with One Nation topping the polls
Love her or loathe her, political survivor Pauline Hanson is rising again, winning a new generation of voters and topping the pollsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A new AI report is shocking - but not to the experts
A new report spells out just how serious a toll AI is taking on the environment, but some experts say actually, New Zealand could be the right place to develop AI infrastructure A damning UN report spells out the dire consequences of Artificial Intelligence on the environment, but it's not all bad newsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Attack on defence spending causes offense
The US Secretary of War put NZ's defence spending in the spotlight last week, calling us 'freeloaders', and forcing a conversation about how much we spend and whether our government can justify it
The New Zealand Defence Force was one of the big winners in this year's budget, but the US Secretary of War says it's still not cutting it, calling NZ 'freeloaders'Find The Detail on
An Auckland disaster threat from a different direction
Auckland's hidden threat: Scientist warns that an active fault line in our biggest city could generate a magnitude 6.8 earthquakeAuckland residents are told they should be "alert but not alarmed" after the discovery of faultlines beneath the city's streetsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Sri Lanka - where someone else's war is hitting hard
A developing nation on the front line of climate change effects is being bashed with other major issues, including a fall off in tourism and the effects of the Iran warSharon Brettkelly goes to Sri Lanka for a holiday - and finds a nation struggling with the effects of multiple world events outside its controlFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Underdogs and overachievers - the All Whites at the World Cup
The All Whites squad for this year's football World Cup is being described as our best ever - in spite of a horrendous loss for the first-up friendly
The All Whites are in North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and their campaign is about more than just Tim PayneFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Tide going out on the craft brewing industry
In spite of optimism that it can face down a raft of current headwinds, small breweries say the issues facing their businesses now are terrifying
Hospitality-related headwinds aren't the only issue for craft breweries. They're facing uncertain futures in everything from CO2 supplies to keg leasing arrangements.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more de
The car upgrades putting NZers at risk
The cars of the future are here, but an automotive expert is warning that giant touchscreens and confusing controls are putting drivers at risk
There are growing safety concerns over modern car controls, prompting one car expert to request a specific dashboard change to avoid danger and harm on New Zealand roadsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Why the world is on virus watch again
The world is closely watching Ebola and Hantavirus, while fighting off pandemic fatigueThe threat never went away - why Ebola and Hantavirus are putting global health systems back under pressureFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Continuing 007's substantial legacy
The auditions for the next James Bond have started, firing up the speculation as to who will fill Daniel Craig's tux and togs There are certain requirements for an actor to play James Bond - some can be overlooked but others shouldn't be messed withFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
For White Ferns, pay equity, but no play equity
Our women's cricket team are world champions at Twenty20, and there's a growing call to see them bowling a red ballThe White Ferns are a highly successful team, and have even received pay equity - but without multi-day matches, they still don't have play equityFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Last ditch flight for greyhound trainers
The Greyhound industry in NZ is about to dissolve, but a last-minute plan could see some of the dogs continue racing across the ditch
A charter flight full of greyhounds bound for a racing life in Australia is not illegal - and not confirmed yet - but critics say the plan doesn't match the spirit of an industry banFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more det
Fears of 'zombie' town as Queenstown reaches breaking point
The real cost of living in paradise: the Queenstown housing crisis is leaves locals priced out and strugglingQueenstown's million-dollar dream is turning into a housing nightmare as locals are priced out, homes sit empty, and homelessness growsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The new crime of stalking
Until today, stalking wasn't exactly legal, but it also wasn't a crime. New legislation criminalises stalking, giving victims a path to get help - and police the power to intervene.
Police have long had to shoehorn stalking into a variety of other criminal offences, risking only the most serious complaints being taken seriouslyFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for
The NZ firm that helped high-risk clients move millions
No action's been taken against Worldclear in spite of the Department of Internal Affairs expressing significant concerns
The big story of a tiny New Zealand company that's made front page news on a website exposing international organised crime and corruptionFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Facebook's recurring premature death announcement
The latest headline grabbing-story about the decline of Meta and the irrelevance of Facebook ignores the reality - the platform is still a marketing behemoth
Maybe the excitement of Facebook has faded, but that doesn't mean Meta is in a downward spiralFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Auckland FC's dream run results in a surprise grand final
From the new kids to grand finalists in two short years, Auckland FC's fairytale rise has sparked football fever across New Zealand
Auckland FC's incredible rise from expansion club to grand finalists in just two seasons has sparked football fever across New Zealand - and now the city is preparing for one of the biggest sporting weekends it has seen in yearsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ
Public sector cuts ignite election fight
The Government's announcement of massive public sector cuts has ramped up the election year battle - even between Coalition mates
With less than a week until the Budget announcement, public service cuts of nearly 9000 jobs kicked off a political firestormFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The social issue that's more of a moral panic
Immigration as an issue is being dressed up for the election and called a major social problem that needs to be solved - but an expert says that's not the reality
In a recent poll immigration didn't even make the top 10 list of issues - but politicians are raising concerns over its effectsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Nature and climate in the spotlight
The praise for a new plan for green credit trading was quickly forgotten as two more announcements landed in the headlines A trio of decisions from the Beehive made for a big week for climate and the environment, with environmentalists and the opposition looking at the plans with a critical eyeFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The fight for the Māori vote
Te Tai Tokerau is becoming the new ground zero in a fierce battle for Māori political powerMāori politics has erupted as Mariameno Kapa-Kingi launched a rival party, Te Pāti Māori fractures deepen, and the battle for the Māori vote heats upFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Simon Barnett on grief, healing, and hope
Broadcaster Simon Barnett reflects on life after Jodi, opening up his heart again, changing careers - and being beaten by a Black Fern on TV this month
Broadcaster Simon Barnett talks about finding purpose after losing his beloved wife Jodi, smiling through heartbreak, and returning to reality TV this monthFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Why ultra-processed foods are so addictive
New research from Auckland University reveals why it's not entirely our own fault for loving junk foodThe marketers of ultra-processed foods have taken a leaf out of the tobacco industry's playbook to make their foods more addictiveFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A path to employability
Trades trainers hope the shifting of government money from free university fees to vocational pathways will give students a better start in their work life
University entrance has long been the gold standard result from our schools - but there's hope that planned changes will improve life for those who want to tread a different pathFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.
Media under fire from all angles
Political pressure, public distrust and a media in meltdown - the country is witnessing a reckoning for journalism
New Zealand media is in the firing line, with political attacks, public distrust and a controversial high-profile resignation - so can newsrooms get back on track to regain public trust?Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
An anti-fireworks tipping point
The Parliamentary Petitions Committee has taken the unusual step of recommending the government overhaul our fireworks laws by banning their sale to the public
The days of yahooing, serious injury accidents, fires, and tragic animal deaths around November 5 may be numberedFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Bereaved parents fight banks to stop alcohol sales to kids
An underage teenager was able to buy alcohol from three different places without being asked for ID, before he drove drunk to his death. His parents are asking for a simple change.
A grieving New Zealand couple are fighting for justice and for laws to be enforced after their underage teenage son was served alcohol in three different places, then drove drunk, killing himselfFind The Detail on News
The noticeably absent finalist at the Ockham Awards
Pens are poised, pages are turning, and egos are trembling; it's time for the biggest night in books at the Ockham Awards - but Dame Jacinda Ardern won't be there
The biggest night in the book trade will celebrate 'the best of the best' in Auckland next week, but one notable finalist will now be a no-show at the Ockham AwardsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co
The dark horse party of opportunities
There's a new opportunity this election for the party started by economist Gareth Morgan to have a break-out year
The new-look Opportunity Party is leaving a cat-related debacle behind, and has a new leader, new investors, and a new purposeFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The immigrant doctors keeping New Zealand alive
An American doctor in Palmerston North says he can't think of a single ED doctor in his team who was born here. With about 70 percent of new registrations each year being overseas doctors, perhaps that shouldn't be surprising. Anti-immigration sentiment is in the news again, but without foreign doctors, New Zealand's healthcare system 'would be more on our knees than we already are'
The price of being a hero
Firefighters are battling bosses under pressure to cut costs, but FENZ's failures have seen the organisation face Parliamentary scrutinyFirefighters appear to be in an endless standoff with the body that funds them, with neither side willing to budgeFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The mystery of the dying eels
Thousands of eels have been found dead after a Manawatū lagoon dried out, raising urgent environmental questions
Thousands of eels are found dead in dried up Manawatū lagoon as questions mount over water use and a vanishing ecosystemFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Digital health and privacy breaches
The digital health revolution is here, and so are serious questions about privacy and cybersecurityData is the new gold - but many health organisations, under pressure on the front line, are leaving the door to the safe openFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Medical migration the only option for many blood cancer sufferers
New Zealand's lack of investment in blood cancer drugs and treatments is forcing patients to seek care in countries like Australia and ChinaThe Oz/NZ great divide when it comes to treating blood cancerFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The modern abolition movement
A Bill to trace modern slavery in the supply lines of businesses has the near complete approval of Parliament - here's what it does, and doesn't doAn expert in modern slavery says the Bill going through Parliament now will have to be carefully framed to avoid it becoming a box-ticking exerciseFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Plotting a path to victory
Slightly more than six months before voting day, two of the country's astute political journalists give us their opinions on the lie of the land Guyon Espiner and Thomas Coughlan on coalition partnerships, economic headwinds and burying a leadership crisisFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
To sell or not to sell
The sale of state assets is shaping up to be an election-year battle as the country struggles to cope with rising costs and debtSome disastrous state asset sales in the past have coloured the move in the eyes of many New Zealanders - but we don't have to sell the family silverFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Checking in with the Chathams
The unique, remote island that's a financial basket case, bankrolled by the New Zealand taxpayerThe Government has handed out millions, and is now asking questions over how the Chathams can help itself get out of the dire financial shortfall it's inFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The gallantry of Kiwi soldiers immortalised in a tiny French town
A bond more than a century old is stronger than ever thanks to a French town that will never forget the sacrifice made by New Zealand soldiers at Le QuesnoyThe French town of Le Quesnoy marks ANZAC Day with us, thanks to the New Zealand soldiers who saved them over a century agoFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The 'whack-a-mole' of protecting pounamu
A large bust earlier this week and a separate conviction earlier this month highlight the growing threat to legitimate pounamu collecting and tradeDespite being the legal owners of the stone, Ngāi Tahu say people are consistently stealing the precious taonga - as two high-profile cases this month showFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
'Butter chicken' commentary meets a nation on edge
As Shane Jones talks of a 'butter chicken tsunami', new data shows Kiwis hardening on immigration and deeper fractures in trust, identity, and belonging
A new report on the state of social cohesion in our country shows rising opposition to immigration, falling trust in government, and rising lonelinessFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The end of a short but sweet era for Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika's uncertain future sparks fears for Pacific representation in Super Rugby and raises questions about finances and governance
The rugby team that captured a global audience has been handed a permanent red card, though fans hope for an 11th hour financial saviourFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
NZ's gold-adjacent boom
Substances that were once discarded as the useless by-product of gold are now much-sought after critical minerals From electronics to batteries to weapons, the critical minerals to be found in New Zealand are in hot demandFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Hornet eradication effort gaining ground
There's hope we may have won the fight against the yellow-legged hornet, but a crucial phase lies ahead
A massive eradication effort to get rid of what could have been a disastrous insect invasion is showing encouraging signsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The killer debating team from Paremoremo Prison
Sir Don McKinnon has travelled the world, rubbed shoulders with diplomats - and was nearly kidnapped at Paremoremo prison
Nearly fifty years ago, six of the country's worst offenders were released from prison for the night for a debate in central AucklandFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
New Zealand faces coastal retreat reality
Following yet another storm battering our coasts last weekend, pressure mounts on coastal communities to discuss relocation
New Zealand communities confront the financial, cultural, and spiritual costs of staying by the sea - and of leavingFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The sobering report on water that's unlikely to spark action
Scientists worry that the often-long time lags between cause and effect when it comes to polluting our lakes and rivers will give politicians the excuse not to do anything about itThere's always something more urgent to attend to, but here's why we need to take freshwater warnings more seriouslyFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The wicked problem of petroleum in our lives
Petroleum is in everything from plumbing products to chocolate, so with the Strait of Hormuz blocked, industries face price hikes and folding projects The price of plumbing products is set to soar by 30 percent as the impact of the petroleum crisis spreads beyond the petrol pump, in what one expert calls a wicked problemFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more det
No more government money for gangs
'Not one cent' - National MP moves to cut taxpayer funding to gang-linked groups, but one critic calls it 'short-sighted' and argue there will be fallout - including more victimsA member's Bill could stop public funding to gangs and organisations with gang ties. It's unlikely to be a hard sell, but one expert says it's 'cutting off our nose to spite our face'.Find The Deta
Record fleet for solo trans-Tasman yacht race
The Opua Cruising Club has taken over management for the iconic event, and it's promising to be bigger and better than ever The oldest competitor in this year's solo trans-Tasman yacht race is also one of the favourites to take the titleFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
From inmate to influencer - Dave Letele Snr is turning lives around
It's a second chance for criminals, which Letele says is really their first chance, given the life many of them were born into A new documentary shines a light on the Grace Foundation's bold rehab model for high-risk offenders and addicts, fuelled by the loss and lived experience of a former gang criminalFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
What Artemis has done for the future of human life in space
A 'permanent presence' on the moon is only a few years away, and Mars maybe a decade behind that - but that doesn't mean it's time to sell your house and make plans to relocate
Space scientists expect a 'permanent presence' on the moon by 2028, and say now is the time to lay the groundwork for international rules for lasting peace in spaceFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this epi
No baby boom, just doom and gloom
Birth rates are falling globally, inspiring pro-natalist movements and government schemes to incentivise procreation - but it's not working Countries around the world are trying everything from financial incentives to law changes to reverse declining birth rates. None of it is working.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A carbon Catch-22
Little cellulose balls could be a big answer to burying carbon emissions - if there's proof they work. Getting that is proving difficult.
A company that says it has a startling solution to carbon storage wants New Zealand to make rule changes so it can forge aheadFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
When the numbers don't add up
Statistics are a vitally important tool to plan and inform government policy - but when they're wrong or misleading, trust is at risk
A former government statistician is sounding alarms about our ditching of the five-yearly census, saying we risk losing a rich seam of informationFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Tamihere court decision puts the case back at square one
Almost 40 years after two Swedish backpackers disappeared, David Tamihere has had his convictions quashed. A journalist calls it 'another example of how slowly and painfully the system works when it sometimes might have got it wrong'.
David Tamihere's murder convictions have been quashed, after nearly four decades, re-opening wounds and calling into question whether justice has actually been
The resurrection of the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme
The Lake Onslow pumped hydro project could be back from the dead, with the "mega battery" that will cost billions, approved for the fast-track list by the same government that axed it The same government that scrapped the Lake Onslow pumped hydro project has put it on the fast track list. But whether this country can pull off a project of its size is another question.Find The Detail on Newsroom or
The strategically-placed aid game
Fear and politics are increasingly dictating where our shrinking aid money is going
Giving aid to shore up your strategic position in the world isn't the way to go about it, says an expert - because your aid won't help if you're not trying to helpFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Fisheries Bill enters murky waters
The government's backdown on an undersized fish rule has intensified scrutiny of sweeping fisheries reforms
There's been a U-turn on the most controversial part of the sweeping new Fisheries Bill, but keeping undersized catches wasn't the only fishhook in the legislationFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Dice before digital - the board games revolution
Rather than being stuck behind their screens for entertainment, an old type of gaming is luring players out into the real world - one with people in itA sector of gamers are trading in their consoles and visual effects for real live company, turning to a centuries-old social version of entertainmentFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Why Israel and the US are in lockstep - and why that might be changing
Billions in military aid crosses from the US to Israel in a decades-old alliance. But two current conflicts have many younger Americans questioning those ties.
As the Iran war affects the global economy, Americans are asking if their ties with Israel look like the tail wagging the dogFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Policing our politicians for porkies
South Australia has a law around truth in campaign messaging that appears to have set a better tone. We ask if New Zealand should follow.Does New Zealand have robust enough checks and balances to stop politicians lying in election ads - or should we be looking to Australia for stronger lawsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Father's meningitis plea after daughter's death
"No family should go through this": - campaign push for free jabs grows following student meningococcal casesA grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit NZ students, and a deadly UK outbreak growsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A shakeup of everyday road rules on the table
It's currently illegal to ride on the footpath, but when the rubber meets the road, kids do it anyway. Proposed changes could make it legal for kids 12 and under.
Both the previous government and the current one kicked the can down the road on making 'sensible' changes to road rules, but now the changes are back on the agendaFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.c
Papatoetoe's election rerun
A community rallies to involve itself in democracy, only to be tainted with accusations of fraud when they win a seat at the table
Papatoetoe's Indian community put its hand up to be counted in local elections. It went unbelievably well, until it all went terribly wrong.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Turning Kiwi pain into a punchline watched by a global audience
Kiwi dark comedy Crackhead tackles addiction and takes on the television world
New Kiwi dark comedy Crackhead turns real-life addiction struggles into sharp humour - with Holly Shervey starring and husband Emmett Skilton directingFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Iran war hits Kiwi wallets hard
An economist says despite entering the year 'quite optimistic', we could now be staring down the barrel of another recession
Higher fuel costs mean higher transport costs, and that means higher prices across the board - and that's a hard pill to swallow for Kiwis three years into a cost-of-living crisisFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Make stupid rules, win stupid prizes
'Stupid Rules' is the new book, written by a Kiwi professor, that aims to throw out the rule book
Too many rules, too little judgement - why one Kiwi professor says the country is strangling itself with red tapeFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The future of the NZX
America's war in Iran has hit global markets, but after a tough five years for the New Zealand Stock Exchange, things here may finally be looking up The NZX is a small exchange, and it's had a difficult stretch, but despite global events there may be hope on the horizonFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Southland - New Zealand's power centre
The country's two biggest users of electricity could both soon be located in Southland if resource consents for a new data centre bring the project to lifeIt's being billed as the data centre that changes everything - but hopefully that doesn't include the price of your powerFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The "gnarly and unnecessary" fight reshaping the RSA
There is a bitter internal rivalry shaking one of New Zealand's most storied institutions, with a rebel alliance fighting the national body of the RSA
A civil war has been unfolding inside the RSA, with suspended clubs, unpaid fees, and a High Court fight exposing the deep fractures in one of New Zealand's most historic organisationsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rn
Graduates in a battle over job wars
The unemployment rate for young people is three times higher than the national average - leaving new graduates in despair Three years minimum to set them up for a better career - and then new graduates discover there's nothing out there for them, thanks to our soaring jobless numbersFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Uncertainty over the fuel that drives our economy
There are so many factors feeding into see-sawing petrol prices that predicting a landing price at the pump has become impossibleIt doesn't matter where we get our oil from - in a globally connected world, New Zealand is at the mercy of wildly fluctuating prices as long as the Iran conflict continuesFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
As Covid hits again, New Zealand confronts its pandemic past
Six years after New Zealand moved into its first lockdown, the final inquiry report examines lockdowns, mandates and the cost of the pandemic -and another Covid surge sweeps the countryA deadly Covid wave returns, just as New Zealand gets its final pandemic report cardFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Athletics out of hibernation
New Zealand track and field athletes have achieved on the world scene for decades - but now there's a new strength and diversity not seen since the 1990s
Sam Ruthe has set the world alight with his speed but he's far from the only Kiwi track and field athlete making waves right nowFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The price of instant gratification
One million Kiwis use a Buy Now Pay Later scheme, but not everyone is convinced the regulations governing them are adequate to protect users from harm
Financial watchdogs want the rules about Buy Now Pay Later schemes strengthened, saying the last tweak didn't workFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Landmark case could force rewrite of emissions strategy
The once quiet workhorse of climate policy, the humble tree, is now headline material, fuelling political fights and finding itself at the very root of a legal battle over our climate futureTwo environmental groups are taking the Government to court over the country's second Emissions Reduction Plan and its 'risky' reliance on trees. The verdict won't just interpret the law but
The great property breakup
New Zealanders finally seem to be dialling down their obsession with owning houses to create wealth
New Zealand's love affair with property could be in the break-up stage, with no shortage of houses and investors turning to the share marketFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
