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The Detail

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Climate Change
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Covid-19
United States
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Tongariro National Park
Cost Of Living
Diabetes
New Zealand Politics
Tourism In New Zealand
Tariffs
New Zealand Wine
Insurance
Conservation
Consumer NZ
Electric Vehicles

Join The Detail team six days a week as they make sense of the big stories with the country’s best journalists and experts.

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Te Pāti Māori's high-stakes strategy could reshape Parliament and decide who governs - or could end the party

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Recent Guests

Damien Cave
Vietnam Bureau Chief for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: In a 'great power rivalry', NZ gains friends
Susanna Jessup
CEO of the Asia New Zealand Foundation
Asia New Zealand Foundation
Episode: In a 'great power rivalry', NZ gains friends
Jill Wolf
Community leader in Naseby and dark sky accreditation advocate
Naseby Community Trust
Episode: Inching towards a more prosperous time
Andrew Callaghan
Executive Director
Shaw and Partners
Episode: Inching towards a more prosperous time
Richard Irvine
Sports blogger and columnist featured on The Detail
Independent journalist
Episode: The battle for the soul of sport
Justin Nelson
Sports management executive
Formerly with Sky Sports (Australia)
Episode: The battle for the soul of sport
Pippa Morgue
Boss of the New Zealand Netball Players Association
New Zealand Netball Players Association
Episode: The battle for the soul of sport
Alastair Carruthers
Chair of Netball New Zealand
Netball New Zealand
Episode: The battle for the soul of sport
Jason Yang
Director of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Episode: NZ's Chinese frenemies

Hosts

Anna Fifield
Host of The Detail; provides on-the-ground reporting and international context
Amanda Gillies
Host of The Detail; leads coverage with RNZ and The Detail collaboration
Alexia Russell
Host of The Detail; listener-facing host providing accessible context
Sharon Brett-Kelly
Host of The Detail; contributes to analysis and coverage

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • A quality addition to your team

    Anna Fifield is a quality addition and her opening focus on India and its regional and global role and relationship with Aotearoa was incisive and illuminating. Yet still no exploration as to why we’ve signed up for ‘a ginormous’ investment program into India with a potential refunding of our tariff gains if we fail to achieve this.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NVDA wallah
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Everest’s dirty little secret

    I usually enjoy the reporting by the journalists with their insightful questions, but I wish Sharon had challenged Guy Cotter more on his commercialisation versus guiding and making Everest democratic. The “dirty” could also refer to all the rubbish left behind by the teams that try to summit Everest.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Piwakawaka99
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • You really dumped on Te Pati Māori

    This episode on the troubles within TPM was shallow and didn't interview any of the politicians involved. Nor was there any analysis of criticism of the party's perceived failures. It looked quite racist.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Thangboche
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Excellent and insightful

    My go-to for deep dives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elby One
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Fantastic pod

    Great podcast, covers such a variety and gets to the core of issues and real life communities in Aotearoa NZ. Just hit follow you won’t regret it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr_kylie
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Many praise the accessible yet thorough treatment of complex issues.
Listeners appreciate the breadth of perspectives and practical insights.
Episodes are consistently rigorous and topical, with in-depth context.

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#49
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#44
New Zealand/Trending
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#14
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Apple Podcasts
#6
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#212
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Small businesses, big impact
Q: How do you view the balance between short-term electoral considerations and long-term policy for small business?
Business wants policy direction that doesn't flip with every election, enabling investment in growth and productivity without constant redesigns.
Small businesses, big impact
Q: What is the biggest thing small businesses want from the government right now?
A clear direction of travel with stable policies, less regulatory complexity, and concrete actions that reduce costs and friction, such as timely payments and sensible inflation management.
Small businesses, big impact
Q: What are your takeaways from the two party visits to Rotorua and what did the members make of those talks?
The chamber is apolitical and seeks to connect with all parties, taking away that both the Prime Minister and Labour leader spoke to ensure members could hear from both sides and understand each party's plans for small business.
In a 'great power rivalry', NZ gains friends
Q: What might Vietnam look like in five years, given its current trajectory and regional dynamics?
Vietnam is likely to continue changing quickly, with more dynamic economic growth, ongoing infrastructure development, tighter control on speech online, and a continuing effort to balance openness with internal stability while strengthening regional ties.
In a 'great power rivalry', NZ gains friends
Q: Can you tell us about Tho Lam and his vision for Vietnam, and what kind of country he wants to make Vietnam?
Tho Lam is a rapid, reform-minded leader aiming to accelerate modernization, improve efficiency, and pursue international integration while navigating a one-party system and maintaining domestic stability, with a push to position Vietnam as a regional growth engine.

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2. Susanna Jessup
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5. Richard Irvine
6. Justin Nelson
7. Pippa Morgue
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