Newsroom

It's popular with the voters, but not with the experts. The Detail takes a closer look at the debate about Labour's GST plans. Audio

The FIFA World Cup has captured the attention of plenty of New Zealanders. How do we keep them interested, and invested, in women's football once the tournament's over? Audio

The Detail weighs up the pros and cons of public private partnerships in big infrastructure projects. Audio

Wool was once the backbone of our agriculture industry, but now farmers are struggling to make a buck from it. What happened? Audio

It's been decades in the making, but there will be major changes to the way we regulate medicines, medical devices and natural health products.  Audio

The Far North's roads are in a perilous state – and the fix-up job is mammoth in scale. Audio

Thinking about booking that long-awaited overseas trip? International travel is back and bigger than ever. Audio

Months and months of heavy rain means many of the lakes around Rotorua are reaching levels not seen in 50 years, flooding nearby boat ramps, playgrounds and properties. Audio

Hollywood writers have been striking for three months' now – and there's no resolution in sight. Half a world away, the strike's having an impact on the screen industry here in New Zealand, too. Audio

Storms and cyclones have caused major disruptions on state highways across the country this year. What's involved in fixing them up to get them back open? Audio

New Zealand's first-ever Carcinogen Survey has found alarming numbers of people are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their work. What can we do about it? Audio

This weekend, the next phase of New Zealand's ongoing fight against single-use plastics comes into effect. But do we need to re-think our attitudes towards all waste? Audio

MPs have spent much of the week debating the merits - or otherwise - of an algorithm that takes into account ethnicity to help prioritise patients waiting for elective surgeries.  Audio

It was announced to great fanfare in 2015, but years of negotiations have failed to secure an agreement over a Kermadec ocean sanctuary. Audio

Is it becoming harder to be a sports fan, as sportswashing continues its creep into more codes and competitions? Audio

A recent fire at a scrap metal yard in Auckland has put the spotlight on increasing hazards in the industry. Audio

When all other avenues have failed, Mr Big stings can help the police ensnare their suspect - but can their use be justified? Audio

New research on the South Island's Alpine Fault is helping communities prepare for the next big quake. Audio

New Zealand's a world-leader with its smokefree laws, but can it do the same when it comes to vaping? Audio

How do some of society's most vulnerable people – men in particular – fall into insecure housing? Audio