The Detail

While some Kiwi singing stars are shining on the world stage, the grass roots underneath them are withering, with small venues closing and global competition biting Subsidised big ticket events are performing on New Zealand stages at the expense of small live music venues and new acts Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Prime Minister says the country isn't divided, and Labour "sucked" in government. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sits down with The Detail to talk all things polls, policies, partners and his personal life, and he doesn't hold back. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A rare referral by the Criminal Cases Review Commission raises hopes that a woman jailed for injuring her child can clear her name A development in a child abuse case highlights the near-impossibility of going up against medical professionals in New Zealand Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The world outside America's being urged to build walls to keep mega companies under control, while breaking them down to form new connections Pulitzer prize winning historian Anne Applebaum says the process of the world restructuring itself around America has begun Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The release next month of the latest in the Grand Theft Auto video game series is set to be the biggest media release in history Inside the record-breaking hype and fierce controversies surrounding the November release of GTA VI Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

As we enter the final fortnight of the election campaign, NZ political parties are still struggling to get out of first gear. Desperation from both major party leaders sees them throwing everything at the election, 'because of how poorly they are both doing'. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Homegrown AI tech could propel the country towards our Predator-Free 2050 goal, but only if it becomes cheap enough for local groups to afford it. New smart devices can track that last sneaky possum, saving hours of time. But the price tag is too high for most conservation groups. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The link between seabird droppings, eliminating invasive rats, and faster-growing coral reefs New Zealanders - from Ministers to pest control experts - are in the forefront of helping to save the world's coral reefs from bleaching Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Politicians agree something has to be done about the economic burden of superannuation, but they all have a different spin on how New Zealand can cope The Detail unpacks election retirement policies as the reality of New Zealand's increasingly costly superannuation beast starts to hit us Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders living overseas are enrolled to vote. But many of them don't feel they've been invited to the party. Close to two electorates of NZ voters live overseas and are still enrolled at home. Some expat Kiwis want to change the conversation about their participation in our democracy. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detail...

The magnificent yachts parked up at the Auckland's viaduct are more than just nice to look at - they're also good for our boat-related trades Zen and Koru are two of the flashiest superyachts docked right now, but it's just the start of the season and New Zealand can expect more to come Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

From drug money to building sites, how criminals are trying to turn dirty cash into legitimate wealth How organised crime and dodgy building contractors formed a profitable marriage of convenience. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

'Open conflict and institutional paralysis' - behind the scenes at New Zealand Cricket it's civil war There's an ambitious plan to revitalise the game, but the decision making has been excruciating, the timeline dubious and the fallout, furious Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

New Zealand's space race is on the verge of stepping up another notch, but with big opportunities come growing risks A potential new spaceport could bring investment and opportunity, but as our dependence on satellites grows, so do the risks of cyberattacks, collisions and conflict in orbit. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

New Zealand's aid contributions outside of the Pacific aren't massive but they're still significant - and the money saves lives The drop of aid New Zealand sends to Ethiopia is small but significant. Slashing it in order to boost Pharmac's budget will cost lives. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

How Australia and New Zealand face the same issues in a challenging international scene, and where they differ in their approaches Australia is balancing a path between attracting ire from the Trump regime and retaliation from China - but not saying anything is a risky strategy Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

From checking the water pipes to spraying sunscreen on apples, Hawke's Bay farmers are getting ready for a super hot, dry, windy summer The region that's been through catastrophe after catastrophe is gearing up for what could be months of horribly dry weather Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Cornell rape allegations - why the case has gone viral and why women worldwide are saying "I'm Jane Doe" From alleged sexual violence at an American university to a global conversation about consent, masculinity and why women still don't feel safe Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

You can find scientific research to back up almost any idea, but telling the difference between fact and fiction is a real art This is not like the movies where a lone scientist is about to save the world with an idea only they have Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The housing market is all over the place - neither buyers nor sellers seem to be getting anywhere fast It's supposed to be a buyers' market when it comes to property sales, but buyers are just as unhappy as sellers right now, and investors are taking losses Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The EU is looking at a landmark complaint over New Zealand's alleged climate deal violations. New Zealand faces its first climate complaint under EU trade rules, but the government rejects claims climate promises have been broken. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

We're living through an extraordinary moment of geopolitical volatility. New Zealand politicians and businesses need to adapt. Is New Zealand doing enough to make its economy resilient and its businesses competitive as we dodge the bullets of international turmoil? Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

With young people making up about a fifth of our daily vaping rates, one expert is worried there hasn't been enough focus on how addictive vapes are. There are concerns oral nicotine pouches like Zyns will bring the same problems as vaping, as young people look at alternatives for their nicotine hit. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Five weeks out and nobody can call this election, with the declining major parties tied and minor parties surging. It's proving a "very, very tight race" for Parliament, so five weeks out, The Detail sits down with two political journalists to look at who is safe, who is vulnerable, and who is set to lose their job. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz...

As rugby bosses confront a financial crisis, the biggest changes in NZ rugby could be just around the corner. New Zealand Rugby is facing a financial reckoning - with millions in losses forcing tough decisions about the future of the game. So what gets cut, who pays the price, and can rugby afford to keep doing things the same way? Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz...