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By Theo Macdonald: Long-distance rail travel is in for a revival in New Zealand — eventually. And you don’t have to be a nostalgia buff, trainspotter or climate-action protester to see why. Audio

Scenes of mass destruction in Greece and Hawaii have shown us just how serious wildfires are. Audio

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

By Kate Evans: With each generation, predators and prey refine their aggressive weapons and defensive armour. Audio

The government has a goal to grow aquaculture to a $3 billion-a-year industry. But red tape – and red flags – stand in the way. Audio

Maternal mental health is another one of those hidden "women's issues" that we don't talk about enough. Now it's in the spotlight for the most awful of reasons.  Audio

By Anusha Bradley: After leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Brad Miller and Cassie Dean were cut off from almost everyone they’d ever known. Audio

The polls are showing a tight race between the two major parties as we inch closer to October's election. But can we trust them? Audio

We like to think we're pretty progressive, but can New Zealand do more to support parents in the workplace? Audio

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

By Dave Hansford: Meet New Zealand's lawn addicts, who can be found in the weekend perfecting their 'outdoor carpet'. Audio

Having kākāpō in the North Island wilderness again is an historic win for our native manu, but conservationists say other species are at risk of falling through the cracks. Audio

By Jean Edwards: Raised to be meek and submissive in a world dominated by men, six former Gloriavale women have won an extraordinary legal victory. Audio

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

By Nikki Mandow: The government spent $51.5 billion of taxpayer money on buying stuff last year. The criteria for how they spend it have had a shake-up. Audio

As the political parties reveal their slogans for the election campaign, we look at who and what makes a catchphrase sing, Audio

There are five basic standards to be met before landlords can get their Healthy Homes tick. Why do so many seem to be slipping through the cracks?  Audio

Whether it's a corporate refresh with more cultural considerations, or a new version of a sporting uniform steeped in history, what our high profile teams wear matters.  Audio

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

By Max Rashbrooke: While the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge has reinforced calls for greater scrutiny of boarding houses, the warning signals have been around for years. Audio