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Back to SearchWhat's missing from new earthquake plans
Episode 1446
One expert says the government's changes on earthquake-prone buildings are more about saving money than lives - but there's some sensible stuff in there
Earthquake-proofing heritage properties just go…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
The nothing burger of a power plan
Episode 1447
The much anticipated government announcement of a solution to soaring power prices has fallen well short of fundamental reform
The government's much-trumpted power plan to reform the electricity sec…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Not if but when - Taiwan waits for China to leap
Episode 1445
Taiwanese worry about living costs and their everyday lives while pushing the prospect of action from China to the back of their minds
Taiwanese people are used to air raid sirens and preparations for…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Digital IDs are coming
Episode 1444
If you want to live your life more seamlessly, you might have to swallow the dead rat of information seepage
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Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
A royal pain for the House of Windsor
Episode 1443
With Fergie, Harry and Andrew in the headlines again, The Detail speaks to an insider about whether they can weather yet another storm
From Fergie's letter to Epstein to Prince Harry's ongoing confl…
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
NZ Football League caught in offshore betting storm
Episode 1442
A Kiwi amateur league has become a global betting goldmine, raising red flags about the risk of illegal on-field activity
New Zealand's time zone and poorly paid players make it vulnerable to match-fi…
Published on 1 month ago
Port of Auckland hails remarkable turnaround
Episode 1441
A new tripartite agreement for the Port of Auckland signals a turnaround for a workplace long dogged by controversy, including debt, delays and death
The unexpected success story of the Port of Auckla…
Published on 1 month ago
Changing the future for organised crime
Episode 1440
The final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime is delivered today, and it makes for frightening reading
It would give you chills - the chair of the Ministerial Advisory Grou…
Published on 1 month ago
The viral drift of misinformation
Episode 1439
You can roll your eyes all you want at the White House reckons on panadol, autism and vaccines, but the alarming truth is they are damaging and will turn up here
Even though he's been lambasted doctor…
Published on 1 month ago
Turtles, the pet turned pest
Episode 1438
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife
Breeds including red-eared sliders, cumberlands and snake-necks are…
Published on 1 month ago