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#1731
Friday · 24 min
A lame duck Trump could focus his attention on the world
If the Republican Party loses its grip on Congress after the mid-term elections, look for the eye of Trump to be turned on the world 'I think we're deeply lost' - a Republican expert in American strategy says his country has forgotten the importance of principles in foreign policy Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1732
Thursday · 25 min
The 'student of stoic philosophy' on trying not to be dull
Chris Hipkins says his challenge this election campaign is to be inspiring but also realistic - and those two things are difficult to balance The Leader of the Opposition says he's dropped the sweeping rhetoric for promises he can keep. How's that going for him? Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1730
Wednesday · 24 min
A generation of lost local voices
While some Kiwi singing stars are shining on the world stage, the grass roots underneath them are withering, with small venues closing and global competition biting Subsidised big ticket events are performing on New Zealand stages at the expense of small live music venues and new acts Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1729
Tuesday · 27 min
'Literally illiterate' - Luxon lashes Labour
The Prime Minister says the country isn't divided, and Labour "sucked" in government. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sits down with The Detail to talk all things polls, policies, partners and his personal life, and he doesn't hold back. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1728
Monday · 23 min
The demonised couple who've finally been heard
A rare referral by the Criminal Cases Review Commission raises hopes that a woman jailed for injuring her child can clear her name A development in a child abuse case highlights the near-impossibility of going up against medical professionals in New Zealand Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1725
October 23 · 23 min
Everyone's hedging - why the world is working around the US
The world outside America's being urged to build walls to keep mega companies under control, while breaking them down to form new connections Pulitzer prize winning historian Anne Applebaum says the process of the world restructuring itself around America has begun Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1727
October 22 · 21 min
GTA VI - the hype and the controversies
The release next month of the latest in the Grand Theft Auto video game series is set to be the biggest media release in history Inside the record-breaking hype and fierce controversies surrounding the November release of GTA VI Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1726
October 21 · 23 min
Polls, scandals and the shameless final battles for votes
As we enter the final fortnight of the election campaign, NZ political parties are still struggling to get out of first gear. Desperation from both major party leaders sees them throwing everything at the election, 'because of how poorly they are both doing'. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1724
October 20 · 23 min
The Kiwi AI tech saving our native bush from pests
Homegrown AI tech could propel the country towards our Predator-Free 2050 goal, but only if it becomes cheap enough for local groups to afford it. New smart devices can track that last sneaky possum, saving hours of time. But the price tag is too high for most conservation groups. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1723
October 19 · 21 min
The surprising ecology of saving coral reefs
The link between seabird droppings, eliminating invasive rats, and faster-growing coral reefs New Zealanders - from Ministers to pest control experts - are in the forefront of helping to save the world's coral reefs from bleaching Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1722
October 18 · 23 min
The superannuation debate and the KiwiSaver election
Politicians agree something has to be done about the economic burden of superannuation, but they all have a different spin on how New Zealand can cope The Detail unpacks election retirement policies as the reality of New Zealand's increasingly costly superannuation beast starts to hit us Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1720
October 16 · 20 min
The voting power of the overseas electorate
Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders living overseas are enrolled to vote. But many of them don't feel they've been invited to the party. Close to two electorates of NZ voters live overseas and are still enrolled at home. Some expat Kiwis want to change the conversation about their participation in our democracy. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1721
October 15 · 22 min
The superyachts making waves in our boatbuilding industry
The magnificent yachts parked up at the Auckland's viaduct are more than just nice to look at - they're also good for our boat-related trades Zen and Koru are two of the flashiest superyachts docked right now, but it's just the start of the season and New Zealand can expect more to come Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1719
October 14 · 22 min
When dirty money meets the building industry
From drug money to building sites, how criminals are trying to turn dirty cash into legitimate wealth How organised crime and dodgy building contractors formed a profitable marriage of convenience. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1718
October 13 · 24 min
The painful birthing of big changes in cricket
'Open conflict and institutional paralysis' - behind the scenes at New Zealand Cricket it's civil war There's an ambitious plan to revitalise the game, but the decision making has been excruciating, the timeline dubious and the fallout, furious Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1717
October 12 · 22 min
The risks of reaching for the stars
New Zealand's space race is on the verge of stepping up another notch, but with big opportunities come growing risks A potential new spaceport could bring investment and opportunity, but as our dependence on satellites grows, so do the risks of cyberattacks, collisions and conflict in orbit. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1716
October 11 · 23 min
The consequences of pulling the plug on foreign aid
New Zealand's aid contributions outside of the Pacific aren't massive but they're still significant - and the money saves lives The drop of aid New Zealand sends to Ethiopia is small but significant. Slashing it in order to boost Pharmac's budget will cost lives. Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1715
October 9 · 20 min
Balancing a path between giants in a changing world order
How Australia and New Zealand face the same issues in a challenging international scene, and where they differ in their approaches Australia is balancing a path between attracting ire from the Trump regime and retaliation from China - but not saying anything is a risky strategy Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1714
October 8 · 23 min
Preparing for a Godzilla El Niño
From checking the water pipes to spraying sunscreen on apples, Hawke's Bay farmers are getting ready for a super hot, dry, windy summer The region that's been through catastrophe after catastrophe is gearing up for what could be months of horribly dry weather Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
#1713
October 7 · 24 min
Cornell, consent and the women saying "that could be me"
The Cornell rape allegations - why the case has gone viral and why women worldwide are saying "I'm Jane Doe" From alleged sexual violence at an American university to a global conversation about consent, masculinity and why women still don't feel safe Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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