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#1678
Friday · 21 min
Canada has had enough
The world's nicest people are sick of their southern neighbour's economic bullying, and the Canadian PM is standing firm in his refusal to give in Canadian PM Mark Carney has gone toe-to-toe with US President Donald Trump, refusing to back down to tariff demands. It's costing Canada, but they're backing Carney anyway. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1677
Thursday · 22 min
The vote that could change Parliament
Te Pāti Māori's high-stakes strategy could reshape Parliament and decide who governs - or could end the party In an election where the margins matter, TPM is focusing its campaign strategy on the candidate vote in all seven Māori seats Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1676
Wednesday · 24 min
Collecting the votes of the discontented
The votes of the poor and the working class have traditionally been Labour's, but the party's drift to the centre seems to be leaving that base behind It's election year and there's a cost-of-living crisis, but the traditional party of the struggling worker has moved to the middle and can't promise a rescue for the poor Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1675
Tuesday · 20 min
New study reveals genetic link to eating disorders
A major international study is uncovering genetic clues that suggest eating disorders aren't simply about food, weight, or control, opening opportunities for prevention and treatment Behind the devastating reality of eating disorders, scientists are finding clues written into our genes, in a landmark international study that could change treatments Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1674
August 24 · 23 min
Disruptive behaviour in classrooms on the rise
A recent survey found that disruptive behaviour has gotten worse in classrooms, but teachers say Act's proposal to allow them to use 'reasonable force' isn't the answer A majority of secondary teachers say their classroom time is sometimes or often disrupted by bad behaviour, but the PPTA says using physical force won't solve the issue Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1672
August 23 · 23 min
The $2billion cost of our failure to care for Kiwi mums
New reports expose the devastating human and financial cost of New Zealand's maternal mental health crisis After his wife's death by suicide, a grieving husband describes a NZ mental health inpatient facility as being 'unfit for his dogs to spend time in, let alone his wife who's just given birth' Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1673
August 21 · 20 min
In a 'great power rivalry', NZ gains friends
As China and the US vie for power, Southeast Asian countries look to diversify, and that includes new and strengthened ties with New Zealand As the great superpowers battle for supremacy, power dynamics in Southeast Asia are shifting - and for New Zealand, that means strengthened partnerships with countries across the SEA region Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1671
August 20 · 24 min
Inching towards a more prosperous time
It seems like we've been tightening belts forever, but there are signs of hope for many - though not all - sectors in the latest economic numbers There are small beams of light peeping through for the economy, but don't get excited about a recovery just yet. It's uneven, and not for everyone. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1670
August 19 · 23 min
The battle for the soul of sport
Running elite sporting competition is an increasingly pricey business, making privatisation of our top codes inevitable It might not always be the best result for fans, but privatisation of elite sport and the injection of money that follows is becoming more and more inevitable Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1669
August 18 · 23 min
NZ's Chinese frenemies
Experts warn businesses must keep their eyes wide open when it comes to dealing with China, especially if they're in the tech or space industries This year's security threat report names China to an unusual extent, leaving questions around whether the wording might provoke our 'complicated but important' trading partner Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1668
August 17 · 23 min
Small businesses, big impact
New Zealand is a nation of small businesses, but their owners don't feel their political heft is equal to that scale Small businesses say they don't want handouts - but they do want stability, both economically and in government policy Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1666
August 16 · 24 min
The incredible world of Kiwi-made drones
These are drones far removed from the little spinny craft you might see hovering above a park - and they can do so much more A manufacturer believes local companies are more than capable of filling orders for New Zealand's defence drones Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1667
August 14 · 21 min
Why the world is neglecting our worst humanitarian crisis
More than three years of war in Sudan has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis - and perhaps the most ignored It's been called 'the forgotten war' but a journalist just back from Sudan says we should be calling it 'neglected' instead Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1665
August 13 · 24 min
Luxon's survived, but 'the fundamental issues are still there'
Luxon made it through yet another leadership coup, but with National divided, the polls shifting, and a new kingmaker emerging, the question is whether he can survive until election day Luxon has survived, Penk is gone, and now National reels after a week of political chaos that's threatened to reshape New Zealand's election Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1664
August 12 · 22 min
A thirst for knowledge, and a beer
The reasons to eat insects, whether nanny states make us healthier, and why smart people make dumb money decisions are some of the talks on offer at this year's Raising the Bar event For the tenth year, Auckland University is taking learning outside of the lecture hall and into the pub with its Raising the Bar series Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1663
August 11 · 23 min
In Syria, a Kiwi finally meets her colleagues
Kiwi Anne Bulley promised herself she would go meet her Syrian colleagues in person when it was safe enough. After 13 years of waiting, she finally made it. While the world's attention has moved on from the war in Syria, the humanitarian crisis continues, but Kiwi Anne Bulley says, 'they are daring to hope again' Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1662
August 10 · 21 min
The $55 million drain from Kiwi pockets
Know your rights - or you could be one of those New Zealanders who collectively lose tens of millions by refusing to complain It's estimated $55 million goes down the drain every year as Kiwis fail to ask for their money back when things go wrong Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1661
August 9 · 23 min
Our biggest brains on controlling AI
A gathering in Auckland of business and tech experts raises some awkward questions over our embrace of artifical intelligence Critical thinkers and change-makers looked at the impact of artificial intelligence on New Zealand communities when they gathered in Auckland Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1660
August 7 · 22 min
In China-US rivalry, NZ remains isolated but not insulated
Trump's gift to China, and the 'unenviable position' it leaves for New Zealand With China and the US vying for status as the major world superpower, New Zealand is caught walking a careful line Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1659
August 6 · 24 min
A fast track to trouble
Communities are seeing red over the law giving the green light to faster development and city sprawl where there's no infrastructure in place In theory, giving developers the power to build more houses, more quickly is great - but the reality is more complicated Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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