The Detail

The Detail's co-hosts Sharon Brettkelly and Tom Kitchin, and producer Alexia Russell, roll through the highlights of nearly 300 podcasts and long reads in 2023

Every Christmas Auckland's big department store creates joy and delight for children in Queen St. We meet the people behind the displays.

As Netball in New Zealand gears up to mark its centenary, strong headwinds are appearing on the horizon.

South Dunedin is one of New Zealand's most densely populated areas but it is also one of the lowest lying. Coming up with ways to save it from repeated flooding is becoming urgent.

A 75 year old UN declaration still holds sway over New Zealand's legislation and conduct. But the Human Rights Commission sees threats around the corner.

By Ellen Rykers: The bittern's eerie, booming call sounds like a lament, a tangi ringing across the marshes. Now, the birds themselves are in trouble

It's unclear if commentators at COP28 are holding their breaths to see what the Dubai conference will deliver, or because the oil producing country is blanketed in haze.

What's wrong with being a functioning alcoholic? And when booze has such a high visual profile in our society, why is there so much judgement when people fall foul of their own limits?

At a time when severe weather events are wrecking the environment, contractors on small building sites ignoring the rules are adding to the problem.

After a 12-year ban that was completely ineffective in stopping the manufacture of methamphetamine, the government is going to allow pseudoephedrine products to be sold over the counter again.

So many crises, and so many charities to deal with them. Donor confusion has been increasing, which is why eight New Zealand-based organisations have linked up to cut administration costs and get the money to where it's needed most.

By Kirsty Johnston: The murder of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe in their Pukekawa farmhouse in 1970 remains New Zealand's most infamous cold case.

Some big brands have taken big steps backwards with their images, just as they thought they were jumping on a bandwagon of progressive thought and inclusivity.

Spies, space and science form just part of the new domain for battle-hardened politician Judith Collins.

Anti-smoking researchers are promising a healthy fight against the new government's moves to repeal world-first legislation on tobacco sales.