A new book promises to lift the lid on the history of Wellington's Indian community in ways that would surprise most people There's more to the Indian community than stories of migrant exploitation and overstaying - and a new book opens the lid on its history … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Media oversight and regulation is described as messy, and screen productions desperately need help. Changes are in the wind. The government is making changes over the rules and structures around publicly funded screen and media, industries that are on their knees … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
More people are using 'SovCit' arguments in court, engaging in so-called 'paper terrorism' Sovereign citizens believe they are exempt the laws of New Zealand. But that doesn't stop the law from coming after them. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A supposed shaken baby case is raising questions over the misdiagnosis of injured infants, with authorities rushing to lay the blame on parents… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
New Zealand has been too complacent for too long about our reputation for honesty, and now we're on a downward slide in international perception … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
How a Kiwi documentary producer has been a part of a network to get authorities to revisit one of the most notorious murder cases the United Kingdom has ever seen Something didn't feel right to Charlotte Purdy about the UK's killer nurse case - so she used her investigative tools from a world away to go into bat for a jailed nurse … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details...
Recent events in Auckland have resurfaced memories of when being gay was considered a neurotic personality disorder… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Our cash-strapped, underfunded, overspent defence force is in line for a budget boost, and experts say it can't come soon enough From peacekeeping on the Russia-Ukraine border to defending our own waters, experts say it can't come soon enough Two defence experts are warning that New Zealand’s ageing navy is woefully inadequate and underfunded when it comes to protecting our waters. Warnings like this have been shrugged off before because we are too far away to worry, but yesterday came news that...
Experts agree that advances to GMO technology means laws need to change. But just how those changes look is contentious. Changes are coming to our gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin our international reputation is up for debate. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Ecogas is New Zealand's only plant of its kind processing food waste. Its co-founder says that's embarrassing. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
New health minister Simeon Brown is presiding over a list of resignations from high-ranking health officials… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
She says her government is delivering for workers, but Brooke Van Velden won't meet with the biggest worker organisation we have - the Council for Trade Unions … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Strong parental control seems to be the key to keeping insta-famous and highly visible YouTube kids safe… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Despite a model based on choice, New Zealanders options for birth are limited based on post code. The World Health Organisation has called for a community midwife model - just like New Zealand's. But in some areas of the country, that model is far from the reality. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Why the palliative care sector feels under fire, under-funded and under pressure to allow assisted dying practitioners into its facilities A government proposal to axe the only two jobs in New Zealand's health sector of people who were working on a national strategy for palliative care has angered those in the sector, which is already under immense strain. It's put another wedge between those who want terminally ill patients to live well before they die; and those who want to give them the optio...
The president, the tech oligarchs, the media and AI - why we can expect a new wave of information you just can't trust … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
As the 2025 schoolyear kicks off, a slew of problems for students, teachers and the government… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Memecoin operates in a decentralised, unregulated system. Critics say that's the point - and the problem. A cryptocurrency expert worries that memecoins will change the crypto world as we know it, and not in a good way … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
He's a Kiwi superstar in the Beautiful Game, but we don't talk enough about Chris Wood. That could be changing. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Euthanising a beached whale is an unpopular move. But sometimes trying to save it is worse. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Our fourth strongest Olympic sport is in hot water over allegations about the way it conducts itself Yachting New Zealand is the country's first body to be dragged before the new Sport Integrity Commission, in what is uncharted territory … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A recent shoplifting allegation put the spotlight on crime-fighting platform Auror, but concerns about the app have been bubbling away for some time Auror is designed to help police and retailers fight back against repeat - and often violent - shoplifters. But a recent incident has raised concerns about privacy for everyday Kiwis. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details...
A new documentary on the Haka Party Incident tells the story of the 'three-minute war' through the eyes of the people who fought it… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
From the Treaty Principles Bill submissions to Rātana to the Waitangi Tribunal shake-up, 2025 looks to be a big year for race relations in Aotearoa The Treaty Principles Bill is dead in the water, but that hasn't stopped the conversation around it from spilling into meetings and events around the country … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The TikTok saga has raised questions of what your personal data is worth in a trade-off with money making opportunities TikTok spent a mere 12 hours in the dark before new convert Donald Trump gave it a reprieve. But the saga of the Chinese-owned app isn't over. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park. Eden Park is in the running to be named Auckland's main stadium. CEO Nick Sautner says he's already got the neighbourhood behind him. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Main streets across New Zealand are run-down and struggling, but we can look to Oxford Street for inspiration After years as a 'national embarrassment', Oxford Street is thriving. The realtor behind the revamp has advice for Auckland. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
A tough market for job seekers isn't set to improve until the second half of the year. The potential fall-out could be major brain drain Rising unemployment and the volatile job market are set to get worse. By the time they turn around mid-year, it may be too late to keep talent in the country. … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The Detail wraps up its sixth year with an all-in look at what the team enjoyed most (and least) about 2024 It's The Detail's last episode of 2024 and that means it's time to look back on the highlights, moan about the lowlights and laugh at the just plain weird of the year … Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
