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By Kate Evans: Humans have been puzzling over the mysteries of animal migration and navigation for centuries. Audio

Why do experts have very little hope for a peaceful solution in the Middle East? Audio

It's the unwelcome guest that no one wants to talk about – Covid-19 may be below the radar now, but it hasn't gone away and is likely to claim 1,000 Kiwi lives this year.  Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

By Tony Stamp: The art of criticism is being threatened by a new wave of social media-savvy disruptors. Audio

It's one of the most unique and beautiful short walkways in the country, but time has expired on the gentlemen's agreement that let the public through.  Audio

Self-serving, messy, and directionless. With record numbers pouring into the country, our immigration policies are under the microscope – and they don't stand up to scrutiny.  Audio

By Aaron Smale: On the slow destruction and devastating impact of the pine industry on Tairāwhiti. Audio

When living space is tight, a community garden gives residents a place to breathe. Audio

Scientists have worked out how brain cells die in Alzheimer's disease, but there's caution over starting the celebrations just yet. Audio

Few parties have policies on disability issues this election. How can disabled people ensure their voices are heard? Audio

It's just a "moderate, tiny proposal" over indigenous representation, but Australia's The Voice referendum has caused huge uproar.   Audio

Since launching in April 2019, The Detail podcast has run over 1,000 episodes. The team recap some of their favourites.

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

By Guyon Espiner: How the food industry throws its weight – and its money – around in sport, politics, nutrition, and education. Audio

The only chance 18-year-old Afghan refugee Arezo Nazari has of bringing her parents to New Zealand is through the government – and so far, three ministers have turned her down.  Audio

A multi-billion dollar industry has sprung up around mental health and wellness. Have the efforts to raise awareness been too successful?  Audio

Recycling is not the beginning nor end when it comes to climate change. In fact, it comes way down the list of things you can personally do to help save the planet.  Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

By Nadine Anne Hura: If those with the least wealth and privilege understood how much power they held, their votes could really could make a difference. Audio