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#1698
Yesterday · 21 min
Confusion and fear over National Music Library threat
The ministry insists the National Library Music Hire service is not being discontinued - but the PSA says change proposals show it's very much under threat. Musicians from bands, choirs and orchestras are worried a fresh round of public service cuts will mean the disappearance of a much-loved sheet music hire service. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1697
Sunday · 21 min
Supermarket showdown - the battle of the election policy
The supermarket checkout is where the cost-of-living crisis hits hardest, and now it's the target of political parties. The election fight over your grocery bill. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1696
Friday · 20 min
Europe's far-right surge poses risks for small nations
An analyst warns a fraying rules-based order threatens countries like NZ. Political trends a hemisphere away could affect us here. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1695
Thursday · 22 min
A spotlight on the invisible children
It's hoped a new district court role to help children of prisoners, as well as a research project aimed at highlighting their needs, will help change their lives. The attention on the issue comes in the wake of the Malachi Subecz inquiry, which has been a lightning rod for change. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1694
Wednesday · 24 min
Vested interests and the power of lobbying in NZ
What happens when lobbying goes from transparent and legitimate to crossing the line in the corridors of power. A new report released this morning highlights the pros and cons of vested-interest lobbying and spotlights the lobbied, including current and former ministers, MPs and ministerial staffers. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1693
September 15 · 21 min
Getting youth to the polls - a perennial problem
This year's election is shaping up to be the sixth consecutive election that fewer young people are enrolling to vote. Changes to enrolment rules may mean potential voters are left without a voice. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1692
September 14 · 21 min
Decades of building industry research at risk
Construction industry leaders say the government is breaking the chain of trust when it comes to the rigorous testing of building materials The future of our world-respected building research association is looking shaky with a government move to cut the dedicated levy that funds it Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1691
September 13 · 23 min
MSD's failure fest
From wrongly suspended benefits to thousands denied food grants, a string of failures at the Ministry of Social Development proves damaging MSD's made a litany of mistakes over botched benefit decisions and more, but apologies in contrast are thin on the ground Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1690
September 11 · 24 min
Clash of the world's titans in the Pacific
As the geopolitical jockeying in the Pacific continues, and America voices concern again over China's influence, the US is being told to step up The US is being nudged to improve its standing in the Pacific as China muscles in - starting with turning up Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1689
September 10 · 23 min
New Zealand's antibiotic overuse
A new study highlights the high use of antibiotics in young children in New Zealand, but one expert points out it's not just an issue in kids New Zealand ranks fourth in the OECD when it comes to antibiotic prescriptions, but that's not a good thing Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1688
September 9 · 23 min
The most unpredictable yet most dull election campaign in recent history
With less than two months to go until the election, The Detail sits down with two political journalists to talk polls, policies and whether the leaders of the big parties will survive Polls, policies and political pokes - with less than two months to go, the election battle heats up Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1687
September 8 · 23 min
The price of motorway art and the cost of not having it
A small part of big road project budgets is spent on something beautiful - but under Act, it would take a back seat Act wants to cut motorway art from road project budgets. Advocates say the effort to save us money will make us poorer Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1686
September 7 · 22 min
A health system on life support
New Zealand is facing the biggest flu outbreak in a decade putting pressure on our health system New Zealand is in the grip of Influenza A, and for our most vulnerable it's proving deadly Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1684
September 6 · 23 min
The manufactured authenticity of the successful TikToker
Some politicians have managed to weaponise social media for electoral purposes, but experts say if you don't have the deft touch, just stay away Politicians who think TikTok is an advertising platform for their party are wasting their time on the platform, say experts Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1685
September 4 · 22 min
A Kiwi aid worker with a cross on his back
Humanitarians in war zones are constantly looking at the sky as drones deliver their deadly weapons indiscriminately - in some cases they're targeting aid workers A Kiwi humanitarian says it's time we re-think the rules of war and have discussions around arming aid workers Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1683
September 3 · 22 min
The troubles with Winton
Developer Winton has been at the centre of several controversies, from its fast track applications to a problematic boss and suspension from the stock exchange A hugely controversial fast-tracked housing development is not the only bump in the road for Winton Land, whose owner is under the spotlight for his behaviour Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1682
September 2 · 21 min
A crackdown on slavery in NZ, or just 'poking the bear'?
Shane Jones' explosive 'medieval slave practices' claims raise questions over exploitation, regulation - and Jones' true intent Shane Jones has accused the kiwifruit industry of 'medieval slave practices' and called for a review of the laws governing Zespri. But with the industry pushing back, the question is whether this is a genuine systemic problem or provocative political grenade from the coalition partner. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1681
September 1 · 24 min
After icy homes, the next issue is heat boxes
How to fix your house to avoid those sweltering summer nights Now we've changed our homes to keep in the winter warmth, it's time for more modifications as we try to flush out the summer heat Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1680
August 31 · 23 min
Six deaths, decades of warnings, and no accountability
'This should never have happened' - how warnings about the Mount Maunganui landslide went unheeded, and why no one has been held accountable Questions remain over failures and accountability in the Mount Maunganui landslide, after a review found the tragedy could have been prevented, had councillors bothered to read commissioned reports Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1679
August 30 · 24 min
The geriatric giant growing by the hour
Every 60 minutes, three New Zealanders develop dementia, and that number is getting worse. The good news - there are things we can do to help avoid it. The number of people with dementia in NZ is set to more than double in the next 25 years. Luckily, the medical world is learning more about treatment and prevention. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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