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Legal moves to swim, fish and drink safely
A precedent-setting High Court case could be the key to a better attitude towards cleaning up our waterways
The injustice of a freshwater crisis
A precedent-setting High Court case could be the key to a better attitude towards cleaning up our waterways Audio
The growing drug use problem affecting all corners of the country
With meth use on the rise, one former addict shares her brutal story and remarkable recovery.
The high cost of getting high in New Zealand
With meth use on the rise, one former addict shares her brutal story and remarkable recovery. Audio
The urgent case for financial literacy in Kiwi classrooms
Why trial and error isn't the best way to learn financial literacy, and how a new curriculum could help.
In classrooms, money lessons that matter
Why trial and error isn't the best way to learn financial literacy, and how a new curriculum could help Audio
Why NZR boss is optimistic despite $19.5m loss
The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby's chief executive Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain
Rugby in recovery
The Detail's Amanda Gillies talks to NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson about crowds, international fixtures, financial turmoil and personal strain. Audio
Research, ethics, and Artificial Intelligence
When it comes to studying how bots affect human behaviour, there are other ways to do it than pretending to be one of those bots. Audio
Which numbers in the Budget are 'real'?
The language of the Budget sometimes takes a professional to decode. The Detail takes a look at what's real and what's nominal.
When more money doesn't mean more nice things
The language of the Budget sometimes takes a professional to decode. A look at what's real, and what's nominal. Audio
The confusing blitz of the pay equity bill
The government's shock and awe approach to changing the legislation has fanned the flames of anger.
Poor political strategy fans pay equity fury
The government's lightning blitz on pay equity claims has left whole sectors devastated, and the public confused about what just happened. Audio
Wild weather gives a boost to the energy generation sector
On top of a turbine in the windy city, The Detail learns why too much wind isn't a good thing.
Powering New Zealand from a Wellington wind farm
On top of a turbine in the windy city, The Detail learns why too much wind isn't a good thing. Audio
Smokefree 2025 goal all but up in smoke
More than 80,000 smokers need to quit their habit before the end of the year to meet the goal. "We are not heading in the right direction fast enough."
Smokefree 2025 goal all but up in smoke
More than 80,000 Kiwi smokers need to quit their habit before the end of the year to meet the Smokefree 2025 goal, but a public health professor says there's no chance. Audio
Training reform too much, too fast for some vocations
Changes made in haste in vocational education are being met with dismay by sectors that feel left out of it
'Change fatigue' hits vocational education
Changes made in haste in vocational education are being met with dismay by sectors that feel left out of it Audio
The platform on sticks that's a precursor to a new harbour crossing
There's a mysterious yellow vessel in the Waitematā Harbour. The Detail investigates.
