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The Detail

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Waitangi Tribunal
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Magazine Publishing
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Auckland
Remote Work
Treaty Of Waitangi
Māori Health Authority
Know Your Stuff
TV3
Internet
Angelman Syndrome
Rare Disorders
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Academy Awards
Hollywood
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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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Recent Guests

Danny Duncan
Founder of The Others Club, child-free by choice
The Others Club
Episode: No baby boom, just doom and gloom
Kate Newton
RNZ climate change correspondent
RNZ
Episode: A carbon Catch-22
Len Cook
Former New Zealand government statistician
Independent statistician, former NZ government statistician
Episode: When the numbers don't add up
Colin Lynch
Current government statistician
Statistics New Zealand
Episode: When the numbers don't add up
Mike White
Senior writer for Post and Sunday Star-Times
The Post (New Zealand)
Episode: Tamihere court decision puts the case back at square one
Mark Daulder
Newsroom senior political reporter
Newsroom
Episode: The resurrection of the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme
Terence Wood
Kiwi political scientist at the Australian National University
Australian National University
Episode: The strategically-placed aid game
Samir Wanmali
Regional director for the World Food Programme in Asia and the Pacific
World Food Programme (WFP)
Episode: The strategically-placed aid game
Ross McNaughton
RNZ reporter and producer
RNZ
Episode: Fisheries Bill enters murky waters

Hosts

Sharon Brettkelly
Host of The Detail, recognized for thorough journalism and captivating storytelling, focusing on current affairs in New Zealand.
Amanda Gillies
Host of The Detail, known for her insightful analysis on significant stories shaping society today.

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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    3
    Thangboche
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • Excellent and insightful

    My go-to for deep dives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elby One
    New Zealand9 months 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

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The podcast is viewed as an essential resource for understanding complex stories impacting New Zealand, with many describing it as a valuable addition to their daily news intake.
Reviews highlight the podcast's ability to provide insightful, in-depth analysis of pressing news stories, with particular praise for its engagement with expert guests.
Some listeners appreciate the diverse perspectives shared on controversial topics, while others call for more balanced journalism that addresses contrasting viewpoints.

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#52
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#49
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#19
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#7
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#205
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#224
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No baby boom, just doom and gloom
Q: And how has your decision to be childfree impacted your relationship with others?
Relationships naturally shift; friends who are parents may have less time for frequent outings, but meaningful connections remain and important friendships adapt to new routines.
No baby boom, just doom and gloom
Q: How did your family and friends react when you said to them that you've made the choice not to have children?
They were very supportive overall, though there was some initial disappointment from relatives who love being grandparents; over time, they came to understand and support my decision.
Father's meningitis plea after daughter's death
Q: Before the discussion, what did you know about meningitis and its vaccines in 2014?
The guest explains that his daughter had a meningitis vaccine as a child, but they were unaware of different strains like ACWY and MenB and realized protection is not universal against all strains.
The resurrection of the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme
Q: What are the main risks or hurdles remaining for this project?
Regulatory approvals, land purchases, consent through fast-track mechanisms, and whether private funding will materialize at the required scale, plus ongoing market and environmental concerns.
The resurrection of the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme
Q: Why is this project back on the table now and who is backing it?
A private consortium including former public officials and industry veterans is pushing fast-track consent and private funding, arguing that the private sector can deliver faster and more cost-effectively than the previous government-led approach.

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2. Kate Newton
3. Len Cook
4. Colin Lynch
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