Stories by Emile Donovan

Natural disasters, economic turmoil, and injustices in the justice system - The Detail recaps the big stories from this year.

The case of Baby W ended up in the international spotlight - how did it happen?

Artificial intelligence continues to seep into our daily lives, but what are the ethical implications of it?

A group of top athletes is taking an employment case against High Performance Sport - why?

The most dramatic protests in a generation - The Detail looks at the growing dissent in China over Covid-19 restrictions.

Could entrenching part of the Three Waters legislation set a dangerous precedent?

How do governments and societies decide when you're old enough for certain rights and privileges?

Why does it cost so much to look after our teeth?

Delegates from almost 200 countries have been meeting in Egypt for COP27 - how do we measure their success or otherwise?

The convoluted story of two intertwined companies which has sent the value of cryptocurrencies plummeting.

Will Ruapehu Alpine Lifts survive after being placed into voluntary administration, or is this the death knell for North Island skiing?

There are 37 native plant species listed as critically endangered - can a seed bank help save them from extinction?

It's a housing crisis of a different kind - house prices are falling and interest rates are rising.

It's less than a year until the next election and Labour's still got a lot on its legislative agenda this term.

New Zealanders have been proudly nuclear free for decades, but do we really know what nuclear power involves?

Is the commercialisation of school sport doing more harm than good?

What makes a successful protest - and how do you win others to your cause?

Aussie netballers have been called 'ungrateful' and 'precious' by refusing to wear their mining company sponsor's logo on their dresses - a moral move that's cost them a $15 million deal. 

Was Creative NZ really cancelling the Bard?

We're in for another marine heatwave - but are we ready for the consequences?

Kris Faafoi's move into lobbying has raised eyebrows - is there a case for regulating the industry?

A cheating scandal has rocked the chess world, but it's just the latest in a long list of sports cheats.

Scientific research doesn't always have to be serious, but it should always make you think.

Why are there so many rainclouds over so many of the world's currencies?

The police need to solve crimes - but there are strict rules about how they obtain evidence. What happens when it goes awry?