The Detail
Join The Detail team six days a week as they make sense of the big stories with the country’s best journalists and experts.
Episodes
Clash of the world's titans in the Pacific
As the geopolitical jockeying in the Pacific continues, and America voices concern again over China's influence, the US is being told to step up
The US is being nudged to improve its standing in the Pacific as China muscles in - starting with turning upFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
New Zealand's antibiotic overuse
A new study highlights the high use of antibiotics in young children in New Zealand, but one expert points out it's not just an issue in kidsNew Zealand ranks fourth in the OECD when it comes to antibiotic prescriptions, but that's not a good thingFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The most unpredictable yet most dull election campaign in recent history
With less than two months to go until the election, The Detail sits down with two political journalists to talk polls, policies and whether the leaders of the big parties will survive
Polls, policies and political pokes - with less than two months to go, the election battle heats upFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The price of motorway art and the cost of not having it
A small part of big road project budgets is spent on something beautiful - but under Act, it would take a back seat Act wants to cut motorway art from road project budgets. Advocates say the effort to save us money will make us poorerFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A health system on life support
New Zealand is facing the biggest flu outbreak in a decade putting pressure on our health system New Zealand is in the grip of Influenza A, and for our most vulnerable it's proving deadlyFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The manufactured authenticity of the successful TikToker
Some politicians have managed to weaponise social media for electoral purposes, but experts say if you don't have the deft touch, just stay away Politicians who think TikTok is an advertising platform for their party are wasting their time on the platform, say expertsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A Kiwi aid worker with a cross on his back
Humanitarians in war zones are constantly looking at the sky as drones deliver their deadly weapons indiscriminately - in some cases they're targeting aid workers A Kiwi humanitarian says it's time we re-think the rules of war and have discussions around arming aid workersFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The troubles with Winton
Developer Winton has been at the centre of several controversies, from its fast track applications to a problematic boss and suspension from the stock exchangeA hugely controversial fast-tracked housing development is not the only bump in the road for Winton Land, whose owner is under the spotlight for his behaviour Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A crackdown on slavery in NZ, or just 'poking the bear'?
Shane Jones' explosive 'medieval slave practices' claims raise questions over exploitation, regulation - and Jones' true intent
Shane Jones has accused the kiwifruit industry of 'medieval slave practices' and called for a review of the laws governing Zespri. But with the industry pushing back, the question is whether this is a genuine systemic problem or provocative political grenade fr
After icy homes, the next issue is heat boxes
How to fix your house to avoid those sweltering summer nights Now we've changed our homes to keep in the winter warmth, it's time for more modifications as we try to flush out the summer heatFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Six deaths, decades of warnings, and no accountability
'This should never have happened' - how warnings about the Mount Maunganui landslide went unheeded, and why no one has been held accountable
Questions remain over failures and accountability in the Mount Maunganui landslide, after a review found the tragedy could have been prevented, had councillors bothered to read commissioned reportsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co
The geriatric giant growing by the hour
Every 60 minutes, three New Zealanders develop dementia, and that number is getting worse. The good news - there are things we can do to help avoid it. The number of people with dementia in NZ is set to more than double in the next 25 years. Luckily, the medical world is learning more about treatment and prevention.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Canada has had enough
The world's nicest people are sick of their southern neighbour's economic bullying, and the Canadian PM is standing firm in his refusal to give inCanadian PM Mark Carney has gone toe-to-toe with US President Donald Trump, refusing to back down to tariff demands. It's costing Canada, but they're backing Carney anyway.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for mo
The vote that could change Parliament
Te Pāti Māori's high-stakes strategy could reshape Parliament and decide who governs - or could end the party
In an election where the margins matter, TPM is focusing its campaign strategy on the candidate vote in all seven Māori seatsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Collecting the votes of the discontented
The votes of the poor and the working class have traditionally been Labour's, but the party's drift to the centre seems to be leaving that base behind
It's election year and there's a cost-of-living crisis, but the traditional party of the struggling worker has moved to the middle and can't promise a rescue for the poorFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.
New study reveals genetic link to eating disorders
A major international study is uncovering genetic clues that suggest eating disorders aren't simply about food, weight, or control, opening opportunities for prevention and treatment
Behind the devastating reality of eating disorders, scientists are finding clues written into our genes, in a landmark international study that could change treatmentsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this epis
Disruptive behaviour in classrooms on the rise
A recent survey found that disruptive behaviour has gotten worse in classrooms, but teachers say Act's proposal to allow them to use 'reasonable force' isn't the answer A majority of secondary teachers say their classroom time is sometimes or often disrupted by bad behaviour, but the PPTA says using physical force won't solve the issueFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rn
The $2billion cost of our failure to care for Kiwi mums
New reports expose the devastating human and financial cost of New Zealand's maternal mental health crisis
After his wife's death by suicide, a grieving husband describes a NZ mental health inpatient facility as being 'unfit for his dogs to spend time in, let alone his wife who's just given birth'Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In a 'great power rivalry', NZ gains friends
As China and the US vie for power, Southeast Asian countries look to diversify, and that includes new and strengthened ties with New Zealand As the great superpowers battle for supremacy, power dynamics in Southeast Asia are shifting - and for New Zealand, that means strengthened partnerships with countries across the SEA regionFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for
Inching towards a more prosperous time
It seems like we've been tightening belts forever, but there are signs of hope for many - though not all - sectors in the latest economic numbers There are small beams of light peeping through for the economy, but don't get excited about a recovery just yet. It's uneven, and not for everyone.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The battle for the soul of sport
Running elite sporting competition is an increasingly pricey business, making privatisation of our top codes inevitable
It might not always be the best result for fans, but privatisation of elite sport and the injection of money that follows is becoming more and more inevitableFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
NZ's Chinese frenemies
Experts warn businesses must keep their eyes wide open when it comes to dealing with China, especially if they're in the tech or space industries This year's security threat report names China to an unusual extent, leaving questions around whether the wording might provoke our 'complicated but important' trading partnerFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.n
Small businesses, big impact
New Zealand is a nation of small businesses, but their owners don't feel their political heft is equal to that scale
Small businesses say they don't want handouts - but they do want stability, both economically and in government policyFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The incredible world of Kiwi-made drones
These are drones far removed from the little spinny craft you might see hovering above a park - and they can do so much moreA manufacturer believes local companies are more than capable of filling orders for New Zealand's defence dronesFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Why the world is neglecting our worst humanitarian crisis
More than three years of war in Sudan has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis - and perhaps the most ignored
It's been called 'the forgotten war' but a journalist just back from Sudan says we should be calling it 'neglected' insteadFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Luxon's survived, but 'the fundamental issues are still there'
Luxon made it through yet another leadership coup, but with National divided, the polls shifting, and a new kingmaker emerging, the question is whether he can survive until election dayLuxon has survived, Penk is gone, and now National reels after a week of political chaos that's threatened to reshape New Zealand's electionFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz
A thirst for knowledge, and a beer
The reasons to eat insects, whether nanny states make us healthier, and why smart people make dumb money decisions are some of the talks on offer at this year's Raising the Bar event
For the tenth year, Auckland University is taking learning outside of the lecture hall and into the pub with its Raising the Bar seriesFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detail
In Syria, a Kiwi finally meets her colleagues
Kiwi Anne Bulley promised herself she would go meet her Syrian colleagues in person when it was safe enough. After 13 years of waiting, she finally made it.
While the world's attention has moved on from the war in Syria, the humanitarian crisis continues, but Kiwi Anne Bulley says, 'they are daring to hope again'Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for
The $55 million drain from Kiwi pockets
Know your rights - or you could be one of those New Zealanders who collectively lose tens of millions by refusing to complainIt's estimated $55 million goes down the drain every year as Kiwis fail to ask for their money back when things go wrongFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Our biggest brains on controlling AI
A gathering in Auckland of business and tech experts raises some awkward questions over our embrace of artifical intelligenceCritical thinkers and change-makers looked at the impact of artificial intelligence on New Zealand communities when they gathered in AucklandFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In China-US rivalry, NZ remains isolated but not insulated
Trump's gift to China, and the 'unenviable position' it leaves for New Zealand
With China and the US vying for status as the major world superpower, New Zealand is caught walking a careful lineFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A fast track to trouble
Communities are seeing red over the law giving the green light to faster development and city sprawl where there's no infrastructure in place
In theory, giving developers the power to build more houses, more quickly is great - but the reality is more complicatedFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The lost children
The number of school dropouts in New Zealand is staggering, and for those 10,000-plus teens, there's a life-long cost The post-school landscape is bleak for many school leavers because of high youth unemployment, but it's even worse for those who leave without qualificationsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The backlash over some fantastical TikTok figures
An Infometrics report on the value of TikTok to the New Zealand economy didn't pass the sniff test for many who got it in their inbox An Infometrics report on TikTok attributes a staggering value to the app's contribution to our economy. Experts have doubts.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
NZ's big wins at a scaled-back Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games were smaller and cheaper than planned, and hosted across the world from their original location - and could be a blueprint for future events The glory days of the Commonwealth Games may be behind us, but the Glasgow games showed a scaled-back version is a viable optionFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Helen Clark's warning for NZ
Former PM Helen Clark says New Zealand is drifting and only long-term thinking can change courseLess than 100 days out from the next election, Helen Clark tells The Detail that New Zealand needs less clickbait politics and more long-term thinkingFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The return of Trump's tariffs
Trump has put a 12.5 percent tariff on about 70 percent of NZ exports to the US, and this one looks more likely to stick
The 'Liberation Day' tariffs were struck down earlier this year, but Trump is back with a new round of tariffs, and experts say these look more legally soundFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Inside NZ's hospital crisis
Patients dying in waiting rooms, cockroaches in showers, and IT failures are the tip of the iceberg as NZ's public health system reaches breaking pointFrom waiting room tragedies to crumbling hospital buildings, NZ's health system is on 'a slow descent into crisis'Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The state of op shops
A new report estimates that the New Zealand op shop industry reinvests $78 million back into communitiesCharities across the country have come together to lay out what a difference op shops make for communitiesFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Mainlining the manosphere
In a few short years our young men have become radicalised online, and initiated into a world where women are the enemyA constant drip-fed diet of woman-hating propaganda has become the norm for young men from a cross-section of societyFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The refugees we can't say no to
Australia's 501 deportees say they feel like refugees when they arrive on New Zealand soil. But we're getting better at helping them adapt.
The flow of Australian 501 deportees isn't likely to stop any time soon, but some of the early arrivals are doing their best to help those who follow themFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Kiwi brothers divided by the Springbok tour
One backed the rugby, the other protested - 45 years after Kiwi brothers took opposing sides, they reflect on the Springbok tour
One country, one family, one defining divide: two brothers reflect on the Springbok tour that changed New ZealandFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Australia's diplomatic blitz across the Pacific
As China tries to gain a military foothold in the Pacific, Australia is fighting back with creative diplomacy, and NZ is joining in
Fears of Chinese expansion have both New Zealand and Australia ramping up their diplomatic efforts across the PacificFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Reopened tracks draw the crowds
Tracks in the Waitakere Ranges are gradually reopening as they're rebuilt to minimise the spread of kauri dieback. The experience is not the same - but for some, it's better.As the manicured paths reopen, some hardened trampers complain that dieback is not only killing kauri, but also adventureFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
This election, solar power is having its moment in the sun
Political parties across the spectrum want to see more solar panels on people's roofs, but there's a hitchSolar power is having its moment in the sun, with National, Labour, and the Greens all making campaign promises to help make solar panels more accessibleFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Our disappearing tidal marine life
Two experts say both education and legislation would help a situation which is rapidly coming to a racist and threatening head around Auckland's shorelines
Conservation, anger, and racism converge on Auckland beaches as rockpools are stripped of marine lifeFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The deadly opponent no athlete can outrun
'The human body just can't' - as the world heats up, so does sport, and athletes, fans, and workers are being pushed beyond their limits
For some athletes, it's become simply too hot to compete, as climate change forces sport to rethink the rulesFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The deadly battle New Zealand forgot
Inside the story of Waerenga-a-Hika - a forgotten war, generations of trauma, and a history finally being toldThe six-day battle changed Gisborne forever, but many New Zealanders are only now learning its story - and the cost of forgettingFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Why India wants NZ on its side
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up a short but historic visit to cement our free trade deal. Here's a look at the ways he's changing India, and what he might want from NZ. New Zealanders may have caught a brief glimpse of him during his 48-hour visit last week, but Modi's visit has longer lasting implicationsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz fo
The Fallon verdict on the Football World Cup so far
All Whites legend Rory Fallon gives his verdict on the best, worst and biggest talking points of the World Cup ahead of Monday's finalFootball royalty Rory Fallon reflects on the World Cup, the All Whites and why football needs less VAR, drinks breaks and on-field divingFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The decay of our cool capital
Wellington has become a city of gold-plated report writing, and very little action
With a new tunnel at the bottom of the priority list, cancellation of the main street's beautification programme, and costly reports seeking answers, Wellington's not movingFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Domestic abuse, with pets as a weapon
Animal lovers welcome plans for a law that criminalises coercive control using pets, but an expert in domestic abuse law isn't so sure it will work
The Act party wants to criminalise coercive control using pets, but one expert questions why only this type of abuse is being singled out for attentionFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A clear direction for councils on tourism
The government's made a sport of bashing councils for overspending, but a new tourism plan acknowledges that they're about more than just rubbish, roads, and waterLocal bodies welcome a substantial plan for tourism that clearly lays out whose job it is to do what, including attracting visitors into towns through eventsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detai
The life and crimes of James Henry Wilson
The 'callous, cruel, ultra-violent' man linked to one of New Zealand's most infamous murders has now had his conviction overturned
James Wilson was convicted of the Red Fox Tavern murder, but has now had his conviction quashedFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Killer bird flu now just a short flight away from NZ
With H5N1 now in Australia, New Zealand's biosecurity systems, poultry producers and conservation teams are preparing for its arrival on our shores The bird flu has landed in Australia, and there are fears it's now ready for take-off to New ZealandFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Beating back the illicit tobacco trade
There's an unpalatable solution proposed to combat illicit tobacco and the violent behaviour that comes with it - reduce the tax on legal cigarettes Some experts are blaming excessive excise tax for making legal cigarettes so expensive that it's opened the door for illicit tobaccoFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Netball's domestic future in question for third year
The ball is in Netball New Zealand's court as players and staff wait for word on the future of the ANZ PremiershipLast year's Silver Ferns coaching saga and recent board changes may have been another roadblock to locking in the ANZ PremiershipFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Disability bill sparks backlash
The Government says it's protecting the future of disability support, while critics say it's taking away workers' rights and letting itself off the hookThe disability community has largely reacted to the bill with outrage, with one advocate saying the Government is shutting people down 'in the cruellest and most perverse way'Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.
The deathly heart disease that creeps up on you
Doctors would rather you walk through their door with a niggle about chest pains than not be seen and have a worse outcomeWhen you hear of apparently fit and healthy people dropping dead from a medical event, that's often the first symptom they've had of cardiac diseaseFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Fixing our ad hoc, inconsistent refugee rules
New Zealand has exemptions and special conditions for refugees depending on the political mood and what country they're fleeing. NGOs says it's time for some consistency.
Nations are pulling up the drawbridge to refugees at a time when their needs are more urgent than everFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Bad cop, bad cop - a string of scandals at NZ Police
After months of allegations, from the top down, trust in New Zealand Police is beginning to crack
With scandal after scandal, senior officers under scrutiny, and more police before the courts, The Detail looks at what's happening inside the forceFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Ski field operators on a spending spree
It's July, school holidays are around the corner, and the slopes are brown - but ski field operators are optimisticGlobal warming has long threatened the ski industry, but operators around the country are pumping big money into their fieldsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
At Rockquest, 'bad jazz' and 'experimental hip hop' reign
Today's contestants in the 38-year-old competition are not only creating original songs, they're coming up with new genres of music While live music venues call crisis, teenage musicians are finding ways to reach international audiencesFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Fair or victim-blaming - the fight over rising ACC levies
Motorcycles make up a disproportionate number of ACC's injury costs, but motorcyclists say that's because cars are hitting them - so they shouldn't have to pay the price
Without the injunction, ACC levies are set to rise for motorcycle riders from Wednesday. Bikers are angry, calling it 'victim blaming' and at odds with the purpose of the scheme.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to t
The new audience generator
How film productions by YouTubers are out-performing Hollywood blockbusters Megastars and big budgets are no longer necessarily the recipe for film success, with YouTube creators building up huge audiences and moving into cinemasFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The high price of loyalty
With the cost of living climbing, loyalty programmes are one way we're trying to save money - but they come at a cost
In a cost of living crisis, loyalty programmes are a welcome way to save a few dollars. But there's no such thing as a free lunch.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
New Zealand's game of political chess
It will be a numbers game this election, which could be decided by strategy, not just votes
Strategic deals, tactical votes and coalition maths shape political elections, and Kiwi MPs are playing a game of political chess after the ultimate manoeuvre in the UKFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
When the mayor next door doesn't want to get in bed with you
Nelson Tasman is one region with two councils, with one mayor happy to follow the government's amalgamation mandate, and the other flatly refusingAs the deadline for council amalgamation looms, councils across the country are making plans - or steadfastly refusing toFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Utopian ideas to change the world
It's a global report painting a picture of a utopian future where climate change is tackled and we're all richer, written by respected economists and backed by 200 researchers. So why is being described as 'dreamland'?Taxing billionaires, solving the energy crisis, working fewer hours and being happy with what we've got - it's the recipe for future success, according to a new report on g
Election 2026 - The disproportionate staying power of the rural vote
Why politicians are still obsessed with winning over just four percent of New Zealanders The rural vote has become one of the fiercest battlegrounds of Election 2026, despite farming no longer being the backbone of the country's economyFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Auckland's secret underground history
From World War II air raid shelters to a buried stream, Auckland's CBD has a fascinating underground historyAucklanders are getting ready to head underground with the opening of the City Rail Link ... but trains aren't the first invisible infrastructure under the cityFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Everest's dirty secret
A seasoned Kiwi guide says Nepal's fight for the bottom of the mountaineering market is one of the reasons why the bodies continue to pile up on Everest The rise in influencer behaviour has stretched literally to the top of the world - with social media gurus looking for the cheapest, but not always the safest, ways up EverestFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for m
Immigration's bungled tech upgrade - there could be more missing millions
More than $30 million was written off for the failed project, but that may not be the true cost of this sagaMillions of dollars have been wasted and the integrity of public servants called into question over an Immigration New Zealand tech upgrade that went badly wrongFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The political battle over Labour's transport policy
Fare Game: the policy that could save commuters hundreds and cost taxpayers millions As Kiwis continue to wince at the petrol pump, Labour has swooped in, offering a cheaper ride. But the maths doesn't add up.Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A wing and a prayer for Air Chathams
A peace deal in the Middle East and a huge government loan on the horizon doesn't mean crisis over for our struggling airlinesThere may well be hope today that fuel lines will flow again soon, but regional airlines say their tail of problems is longer than just a couple of weeksFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
New mental health funding may not match the need
Psychiatrists say the lack of data on the most pressing shortages, and absence of comprehensive planning, make new funding look piecemealAny investment in mental health is welcome, say psychiatrists - but they're concerned the government's $100 million worth of solutions is unlikely to fix current problems, and may create new onesFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rn
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
