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Banter, beers and backstabbing at the Beehive
Parliament isn't all fiery debate and smart comebacks, in fact MPs of all political colours get along. But only some are willing to admit it. Audio
Black Ferns battle injuries as they chase glory in England
The Black Ferns are one win away from the finals, and the mood of the nation depends on a much-needed sporting victory.
Black Ferns battle injuries as they chase glory in England v2
The Black Ferns are one win away from the finals, and the mood of the nation depends on a much-needed sporting victory. Audio
New Zealand's seat at a table made of BRICS
BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it might be time New Zealand changes alliances.
NZ urged to build new trade blocs
BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it may be time New Zealand changes alliances. Audio
How NZ gets burnt in the sunscreen wars
Sunscreens that are under investigation for their labelling claims in Australia are still for sale here.
A summer scandal on our shelves
The sunscreens under investigation for their labelling claims in Australia, but still for sale here. Audio
Right to Repair law on the rocks
It's still not clear exactly why the Greens' Right to Repair Bill faltered at select committee stage, after extensive cross-party collaboration on the details.
Politics sink landfill-saving law
It's still not clear exactly why the Greens' Right to Repair Bill faltered at select committee stage, after extensive cross-party collaboration on the details. Audio
The Detail: The high cost of demoting outdoor education
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum would likely risk loss to New Zealand's identity and industry.
Leaks, lost trust and the battle for local democracy
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake .
Leaked papers, low votes, huge stakes
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake Audio
Outdoor education up a creek without a paddle - AMMENDED
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum will likely see outdoor education become a vocational subject, and critics say the change risks loss to New Zealand's identity and industry Audio
Outdoor education up a creek without a paddle
An overhaul of the secondary education curriculum will likely see outdoor education become a vocational subject, and critics say the change risks loss to New Zealand's identity and industry Audio
Pennies from the mega corps
The whole world is trying to chase down the likes of Google, Microsoft and Meta for more income tax, and New Zealand is no exception. Audio
Escalating gang conflict in Levin leaves locals fearful
Entrenched gang conflict, personal grudges and methamphetamine use have fuelled a spate of gang shootings in Levin.
Police under pressure as gunfire rocks quiet Levin
Entrenched gang conflict, personal grudges and methamphetamine use have fuelled a spate of gang shootings in Levin. Audio
Tom Phillips: The man who vanished
The Detail talks to reporter Tony Wall, who's covered the saga of the fugitive father and his children for nearly four years.
The confused and chaotic legacy of Tom Phillips
The Detail talks to reporter Tony Wall, who's covered the saga of the fugitive father and his children for nearly four years Audio
Making America solvent again
Economists are starting to talk about the demise of American exceptionalism. The Detail looks at what that term means, and what effect it has on your KiwiSaver.
