Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLife in a peaceful country with war on its doorstep
Episode 1472
The Detail's Sharon Brettkelly visits Jordan, where the tourism industry propping up the country's economy has been all but decimated by the war in n…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Efforts ramp up to eradicate the yellow-legged hornet
Episode 1471
This nasty pest can be destroyed, but it will take government resources and extreme vigilance from the public to do it.
The anti-pest army is being mo…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Behind the education overhaul
Episode 1470
A key player in the curriculum rewrite says the criticism is overblown - and not a reflection of what the sector thinks
Many agree NZ's education is b…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
City Councillor slams "protected" gulf zones that still allow fishing
Episode 1469
A City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn that the Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tīka…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Paying over the odds for our four-lane highways
Episode 1468
The figures keep blowing up when it comes to paying for our Roads of National Significance, and critics say some of the justifications are shonky
H…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
A move to split the autism spectrum
Episode 1466
Up to 150,000 New Zealanders have autism, but there's a huge range in how it impacts people - so some think it's time the spectrum is divided
While Tr…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Thirty years of dance for Black Grace
Episode 1467
As this unique Kiwi group celebrates a big anniversary, it's balancing its creative vision with a tight budget and an agile approach - on and off sta…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Rugby's big gamble in the US
Episode 1465
The US isn't known for its rugby prowess, or interest - so when the All Blacks take on Ireland this weekend, they're playing to sell a vision
The Al…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
A spotlight on aging
Episode 1464
The aged care sector has had enough of reports describing all its many problems - and hopes a new Ministerial Advisory Group will provide some soluti…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Border patrols for child predators
Episode 1463
The amount of child sexual abuse material entering New Zealand is increasing and getting 'more violent' - and the Customs team managing it can't keep…
9 months, 3 weeks ago