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The MPs that don't hate each other
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.
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.
The road to safer driving
The road to getting a driver licence is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration
A case of AI hallucinations, fake citations, and a cat
AI-hallucinated scientific research and legal precedents are making their way into academic papers and court cases, highlighting AI's real-world impact
Loving the island, hating the behaviour: Reality TV's Achilles heel
This just-finished season of reality TV show Love Island UK kicked off with misogyny and bullying - and soaring viewership.
The electoral changes that will disenfranchise tens of thousands
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes.
Dispelling the ick in offal
Proponents of offal-eating point out that it's just polite to use every part of a beast we've killed, it's really the least we can do
Underutilised, or just a waste of time? A look at Youth MPs
Youth Parliament is there to give aspiring politicians a taste of a future career, but after three decades the value of the event is in question
A space where children with disabilities can be themselves
New Zealand's first play zone for children with disabilities is becoming a charitable trust, with the goal of expanding services to cater for people of all ages
Battling the flood of drugs at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores.
The red tape plaguing the medicinal cannabis market
New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to grow dope, but getting it to market is a regulatory nightmare.
The Detail: The mishmash sports taking off in New Zealand
Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in recent years and Kiwis are joining in the fun.
Questions over online gambling law changes
Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but there are doubts as to how effective it will be.
Shock headlines on suicide rates not what they seem
A global report ranks New Zealand as the worst for youth suicide rates, but researchers say the numbers are wrong.
Studying AI without being a bot
When it comes to studying how bots affect human behaviour, there are other ways to do it than pretending to be one of those bots.
Which numbers in the Budget are 'real'?
The language of the Budget sometimes takes a professional to decode. The Detail takes a look at what's real and what's nominal.
The platform on sticks that's a precursor to a new harbour crossing
There's a mysterious yellow vessel in the Waitematā Harbour. The Detail investigates.
Stinky, muddy, hot water - why the health of our estuaries is deteriorating
A high rate of sedimentation means our estuaries are getting shallower, but the road to fixing the damage is a much deeper issue.
Inside a Christchurch factory building the next generation of space travel
Dawn Aerospace builds space planes and propulsion systems out of their Christchurch workshop. Their next goal is two trips to space, every day.
Festival failures prompt calls for shake-up in ticket rules
Forking out big bucks for music festivals is always a risk, but simple changes could make fans rest a little easier.
Excavating a historical waka, and the story that goes with it
The discovery of a waka buried on the coastline of Rēkohu - Chatham Islands has caused a century-old tension to resurface.
Sound-wave technology could cool sauna-like apartments
New building products being tested at Auckland University may be the answer to restless summer nights in city apartments. Audio
Indians in Wellington: More than just Diwali and overstaying
A new book promises to lift the lid on the history of the capital's Indian community, as its association turns 100.
A dark past, and a proud future
Recent events in Auckland have resurfaced memories of when being gay was considered a neurotic personality disorder
Kidfluencers - not all toys and joys
Strong parental control seems to be the key to keeping insta-famous and highly visible YouTube kids safe.