Stories by Sharon Brettkelly

Commuter chaos in the capital, trains grinding to a halt in Auckland - what's going on at KiwiRail? Audio

It's no easy task trying to rid Aotea Great Barrier Island of feral cats, rats and other pests. Audio

The Detail heads to Aotea Great Barrier Island to meet up with conservationists working to protect one of the island's precious seabirds - the tākoketai. Audio

Ka Ora, Ka Ako was launched in 2019 to help families facing food insecurity - is it doing its job? Audio

A council paralysed, a mayor and a chief executive not speaking to each other - what's going on in Gore? Audio

More than 5000 New Zealand nurses are registered to work in Australia. What's so good about life on the other side of the Tasman? Audio

By Gregor Thompson: the rags-to-riches story of the kunekune pig, New Zealand’s cutest ambassador. Audio

We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others?  Audio

Grocery bills are going up and up - is it possible to do your weekly shop without visiting the supermarket? Audio

Who has the right to tell someone's story? The Detail takes a closer look at the concept of story sovereignty. Audio

In the last two years, the ice around Antarctica has been at record lows - and that's just the tip of the iceberg.  Video, Audio

Paris is a burning rubbish tip as residents protest plans to raise the retirement age to a level that would still be below ours. Why aren't we agitating for change?  Audio

Posie Parker's fleeting visit to New Zealand has put the debate over free speech back in the spotlight. Audio

The Detail talks to RNZ's Guyon Espiner about his series on the murky world of lobbying. Audio

The Detail goes to Muriwai to find out how residents are putting their lives back together after Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio

How hard is it for New Zealand authors to make a living from their craft? Audio

Government spending on consultants and contractors is back in the news - but what are they actually paid to do? Audio

A summer of devastating storms has put the spotlight on the role of insurance - and insurance companies - in society. Audio

In the wake of the Rob Campbell saga, Sir Ashley Bloomfield talks to The Detail about why political neutrality in the public service is so important.  Audio

After a few seasons in the doldrums, the Breakers are into the NBL grand final. Audio

The Detail talks to two of the people who helped bring gang members together to share their stories at the abuse in care inquiry. Audio

So many creatures thrive in the dark - do we need better protection against light pollution? Audio

Cyclone Gabrielle has once again highlighted the problem of forestry slash and the damage it does. Audio

The Detail talks to journalist Chen Liu about returning to China after three years of border closures. Audio

Cyclone Gabrielle is causing chaos across vast areas of the North Island - what makes it so different to the average summer storm? Audio