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The Detail

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New Zealand
Auckland
Climate Change
Labour Party
Covid-19
National Party
Pike River Coal Mine
Australia
Mental Health
Aged Care
Tongariro National Park
Cost Of Living
Diabetes
City Rail Link
Yellow-Legged Hornet
United States
Elderly Population
Donald Trump
Tourism In New Zealand
Tariffs

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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Latest Episodes

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 ga... more

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

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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 mo... more

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The number of school dropouts in New Zealand is staggering, and for those 10,000-plus teens, there's a life-long cost

The post-school landscape is bleak for many school leavers because of high youth unemployment, but its even worse for those who le... more

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Recent Guests

David Lynch
Global economics correspondent at The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Episode: The return of Trump's tariffs
Bria Wakelin
Retail Manager, Mercy Hospice
Mercy Hospice
Episode: The state of op shops
Gareth Marshall
Charitable Reuse Aotearoa Committee Chair
Charitable Reuse Aotearoa / Salvation Army
Episode: The state of op shops
Claire Meehan
Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Episode: Mainlining the manosphere
Mack Stevenson
Mental health counsellor in Christchurch and founder of Iliad Youth
Iliad Youth
Episode: Mainlining the manosphere
Angus Gillies
Author of 501s, the Reluctant Returnees
Author, 501s book
Episode: The refugees we can't say no to
Bryce Amner
Reverend, protest participant
None stated
Episode: Kiwi brothers divided by the Springbok tour
Lindsay Amner
Protester-supporter during the tour
None stated
Episode: Kiwi brothers divided by the Springbok tour
Stephen Jedgetz
Foreign Affairs Correspondent for the ABC
ABC
Episode: Australia's diplomatic blitz across the Pacific

Hosts

Alexia Russell
Host of The Detail; senior NZ journalist with RNZ presence; frequently leads discussions on current affairs.
Amanda Gillies
Host of The Detail; versatile journalist involved in political and public affairs coverage.
Shleese Tansey
Host of The Detail; co-host contributing to political and public-interest conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • 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.

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    Thangboche
    New Zealand10 months 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
  • Rubbish interview.

    What a shockingly appalling episode. I thought this was going to be god journalism. No push back against the republican strategist. Just permission to spout further lies. Where was the question actually asking what specific policies Trump is proposing as opposed to the hyperbole and none sense rhetoric he spouts. Sad that you showed such a lack of journalism here.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    grangry
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Excellent public service

    Consistently rigorous, wide ranging, acutely topical and packed with news I need to know. Well hosted and edited, too. Thanks RNZ!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah from NZ
    New Zealand2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some episodes perceived as biased or unbalanced by critics; overall, strong journalism remains a hallmark.
In-depth look into issues with thoughtful guests and balanced discussion.
The show is rigorous and wide-ranging, packed with news I need to know.
Great source for multiple perspectives and current NZ issues.

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#37
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Spotify
#32
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#8
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#190
India/News
Apple Podcasts
#217
Spain/News

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Inside NZ's hospital crisis
Q: What could realistically fix this in the medium term?
Investing in general practice and community care to reduce ED load, improving staffing and training pipelines, and prioritizing hospital infrastructure and IT security in a sustained budget.
Inside NZ's hospital crisis
Q: What are the most urgent issues driving these pressures right now?
Main drivers include bed-block and full wards, IT outages, aging facilities, and staffing shortages, all feeding through to longer waits and reduced care quality.
Inside NZ's hospital crisis
Q: Hi Kate, what is the current state of our public hospital system and is it tipping into crisis?
Kate Green suggests it is at a tipping point or in a slow descent into crisis, with every part of the system under pressure, from GPs to hospital wards.
Kiwi brothers divided by the Springbok tour
Q: How has the perception of the tour changed over time?
Both brothers acknowledge evolving views; Bryce maintains some protest ethos, Lindsay reflects on changes in NZ's liberal attitudes, and both agree that the tour contributed to social progress.
Kiwi brothers divided by the Springbok tour
Q: Why did Bryce choose to protest despite the personal risk?
Bryce explains reading about apartheid and feeling compelled to act, seeing disruption as a legitimate means to oppose injustice, influenced by his church and youth group involvement.

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What is The Detail about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show provides in-depth, multi-perspective analysis of current affairs in New Zealand, with a steady cadence of expert voices, policymakers, and industry insiders. Episodes frequently tackle politics, policy, health, education, and social issues, often framing topics through data, historical context, and on-the-ground reporting. Listeners can expect rigorous journalism, nuanced debates, and a practical focus on how decisions affect communities, organizations, and everyday life. A notable strength is the show's ability to unite high-profile guests with subject-matter experts to translate complex topics into accessible, timely narratives. This makes it well suited for professionals seeking credible, evidence-based discussions and for spons... more

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