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The 1950s saw an explosion of youth culture in Aotearoa. Stories about “bodgies and widgies' ' tearing up the streets on motorbikes, canoodling in the cinemas and hanging around in milk bars… Video

In 1995 a TV series not only established New Zealand as the fantasy location of the world, but it launched the career of its star. The show was Xena Warrior Princess. The star was Lucy Lawless. These… Video, Audio

Online abuse of politicians is on the rise - especially for women, including the PM and local councilors. This week one was able to unmask her anonymous abuser and the media played a part. But this… Audio

Along with bread and milk, butter has long been a staple in the Kiwi supermarket shop. However, with 500 grams now costing much as $7.50, is butter becoming a luxury item? Northland farmer and writer… Audio

Napier's council hopes brand new bores will help solve the brown, dirty water problems plaguing the city's taps.

One was blessed today and should be operational by mid-year.

But is that soon enough… Audio

Every Thursday morning the five women from the Floral Collective Waikato set up their buckets in the Frankton Railway Institute Hall to sell field grown blooms to local florists. Varieties that don't… Audio

Parliament’s precinct is being spring-cleaned and returned to order and the MPs are full of thanks, and a little causative finger pointing.      Audio

The occupation around Parliament has become the most heavily-covered protest since the ‘81 Tour- in spite of the considerable hostility reporters have faced documenting it. But arguments still rage… Audio

Four years ago Christchurch City Council vowed to get tough on the owners of 30 central city buildings left derelict since the 2011 earthquake.

A wander through central Christchurch shows many of the… Video, Audio

The Detail's Sharon Brettkelly heads to the capital to see the occupation at Parliament first-hand, speak to protesters and tour their sprawling campsite on Parliament's front lawn.

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Porirua residents who regularly throw contaminated items in their recycling could lose their bins.

The council says workers have found dirty nappies, sanitary items, broken glass and rotting meat in… Audio

What three things would you want for a prison escape? Would a ouija board, a strong imagination and a credulous captor be on your list? They were key tools in 1916 for two prisoners of war in the… Audio

Dan Slevin salutes a book surveying the late film festival director’s erudite and gracious programme notes and introductions and pays tribute to a life dedicated to bringing audiences to great movies.

A piece of chewing gum snatched from the side of Nina Simone's Steinway piano more than 20 years ago has become the subject of a new book by musician Warren Ellis. Best known for his work with Nick… Video, Audio

Student life at Otago University is one of the attractions for many who receive their tertiary training in the city. But why is this so? Joshua D'Silva seeks out answers. Audio

A Waikato couple has made headlines this week for growing a massive potato that may be the world's biggest. Donna and Colin Craig-Brown of Ngāhinapōuri have named their 7.9-kilogram potato 'Doug'. Audio, Gallery

The Pandora Papers have exposed how some of the most powerful and influential people in the world -- including heads of state, billionaires and celebrities -- use offshore companies to hide their… Audio

Latin music queen Shakira is known for her song 'Hips Don't Lie', but the singer is making headlines for other reasons now after being attacked and robbed - by a couple of swines.

Two wild boars took… Audio

After a month without progress on debating bills Parliament returned to the debating chamber this week for some full throttle law-making, making up for lost time. Audio

Parliament is back in business this week with some catching up to do. Here’s what they’re debating.

RNZ's resident jazz man Nick Tipping joins Jesse to show off some jazz remixes of popular songs. Audio

Local musicians Rob Sinclair and Bevan Revell find some strange and heartening beauty in Coronavirus times, as caught in their new Pansousiance album on Rattle Records. Audio

The White Tiger is a drama based on a Booker Prize winning novel about a young Indian man trying to break down the economic and social barriers that hold him back. Reviewed by Dan Slevin. Video, Audio

In times of uncertainty, it can feel good to wrap yourself up in something cosy and familiar that can always be relied on to make you feel better. Video, Audio

Janet Xuccoa has more than 30 years experience working in banking institutions and professional services practices. Her book Women & Money: Mastering The Struggle contains her insights into how money… Audio

Would Hiroshima have been bombed if the Japanese language contained a phrase meaning 'no comment'? Did a mistaken translation of the Italian "canali" -- or channels -- shape the space race to Mars… Audio

There's plenty of good TV on the streamers in August, RNZ's Perlina Lau casts her eye over five shows to put on your favourites list this month. Video

The recent Groundswell protest put farmers’ grievances about the government’s environmental policies front and centre. Good timing for a new six-part documentary series exploring the dairy industry,… Video, Audio