The Detail
EVs appear to be on an unstoppable journey
Government levers to increase electric car ownership have worked, and now EVs have a toe in the market it looks like even higher user charges won't stop them Audio
Repeal, disestablish, abolish - what's the plan for Māori?
There's growing fear and anger from Māori over moves by the coalition government to revisit the rules around the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
The changing faces of politicians - now without wrinkles
Young politicians around the world are disproving the adage that wisdom comes with age. Audio
Putting back the pieces after Auckland's floods
A year on from the devastating Auckland Anniversary Weekend storms, the evidence of them remains all over the city Audio
Highlights, lowlights, complaints, awards - it was all in The Detail this year
The Detail's co-hosts Sharon Brettkelly and Tom Kitchin, and producer Alexia Russell, roll through the highlights of nearly 300 podcasts and long reads in 2023 Audio
17 years of joy creation
Every Christmas Auckland's big department store creates joy and delight for children in Queen St. We meet the people behind the displays. Audio
100 years of netball is behind it, but the future is unpredictable
As Netball in New Zealand gears up to mark its centenary, strong headwinds are appearing on the horizon. Audio
Sliding backwards on human rights
A 75 year old UN declaration still holds sway over New Zealand's legislation and conduct. But the Human Rights Commission sees threats around the corner. Audio
Contradictory messages from Dubai on climate
It's unclear if commentators at COP28 are holding their breaths to see what the Dubai conference will deliver, or because the oil producing country is blanketed in haze. Audio
Our nation-wide booze battle
What's wrong with being a functioning alcoholic? And when booze has such a high visual profile in our society, why is there so much judgement when people fall foul of their own limits? Audio
The little guys contributing to a big problem
At a time when severe weather events are wrecking the environment, contractors on small building sites ignoring the rules are adding to the problem. Audio
Demonised cold meds back on the chemist shop shelves
After a 12-year ban that was completely ineffective in stopping the manufacture of methamphetamine, the government is going to allow pseudoephedrine products to be sold over the counter again. Audio
A culture worth keeping?
Hazing rituals at Otago University are getting more extreme, with even those all in favour of the student culture asking if they've gone too far. Audio
The invisible killer
Air pollution is the invisible killer behind one in every 10 deaths in New Zealand. There's no safe level of it, but it's an easy issue to ignore. Audio
Trying to live small when the problems are big
There are a lot of good reasons to downsize to a tiny home. But there are just as many problems in getting started. Audio
Tarras locals gear up for a fight over airport
Christchurch Airport says it's premature to try and stop a new airport that's only just having the groundwork laid; but Tarras locals know what they don't want. Audio
One father's dogged determination to get answers
Paul Jones hasn't let up in his drive to get answers over his three year old son's death – but in spite of multiple investigations, the truth appears to be no closer. Audio
Tough times brewing for the craft beer industry
They say beer is recession-proof, but two of the country's well-known craft breweries are facing an uncertain future. Audio
Migrant worker advocates alarmed by increasing calls for help
Advocates for migrant workers are alarmed as more and more people come to them for help, because the jobs they've been promised haven't eventuated. Audio
Theatre's back, but can it continue to thrive?
Audiences are returning to theatres, but the future is uncertain for university-level theatre education. Audio