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What imported gas will mean for homes and businesses
The government's plan has triggered an explosive row over the difference between a tax and a levy.
A capital crisis: 'Toilet water is now brushing up against historic sites'
Decades ago Ray Ahipene-Mercer fought to stop the dumping of raw sewage into Wellington's sea. Now it's happening again.
After the carnage of Fremantle, all eyes are on Auckland for more SailGP thrills
The Kiwi city could become a victim of Sail GP's success, with harbour cities around the world bidding for hosting chances.
Planning when you don't know the rules
Auckland Council's planning has been thrown for a loop after what looks like yet another government-imposed rule change over housing.
In aftermath of east coast flooding, locals turn to each other
Weeks after the January floods wreaked havoc on the east coast, The Detail visits two towns to see how residents are holding up - and what the future holds
For pharmacists, industry changes are a hard pill to swallow
As more discount chain pharmacies open, locally owned and operated chemists worry their customers won't get the high level of care that saves trips to GPs and emergency departments.
Prison rates are at an all-time high
The record number of prisoners are bouncing between facilities around the country, stretching court resources and rehabilitation programmes.
Why the bugbears of suburbia make us so mad
From battles over berms to stray dogs and noise - why do we get so angry about our neighbourhoods?
Testing, testing and more testing for the country's biggest transport job
The opening has been pushed back again, the price is extraordinary, but Auckland's City Rail Link is expected to deliver the region the wow factor.
Mismanagement and procrastination over deer control
There's a lot of hand-wringing but few answers when it comes to culling the rapidly expanding deer population.
Why we failed to reach our Smokefree 2025 target
In 34 days we hit the deadline - but to reach that goal we'd need 120,000 people to quit smoking pretty much immediately.
'Where does it all stop?': The ballooning cost of insurance
Consumer NZ says there are worrying signs that more people are dropping their house insurance as a result.
Failed braking system led to Graeme Rabbits' death - his wasn't the first or last
For years, a father has been fighting for Waka Kotahi to do more about the dangers of a vehicle braking system involved in his son's death. Now a coroner's report backs him up, but NZTA still… Audio
Fears of bubble trouble with AI shares
More finance experts are predicting the AI bubble is getting ready to pop - so what does that mean for Kiwi investors, and the economy?
How Taiwan is leading the way in fight against disinformation
In a country swamped by disinformation, two entrepreneurs have come up with solutions to tackle the problem on and offline.
'It's just a misunderstanding' - Life in a peaceful country with war on its doorstep
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 neighbouring Israel.
Outcry reveals deep divisions behind education overhaul
Criticism is overblown and not a reflection of what the sector thinks, according to a key player in the curriculum rewrite.
Neil Ieremia's 'Black Grace' celebrates 30 years
As this unique Kiwi dance group celebrates a big anniversary, it's balancing its creative vision with a tight budget and an agile approach - on and off stage
The power of 'social licence' and why it's a big deal for businesses
Big and profitable Kiwi companies hiking their prices during a cost of living crisis have been accused of losing their social licence - but what does that mean?
Te Pāti Māori want to put turmoil behind them
Oriini Kaipara makes her maiden speech today, as the party announces a reset it hopes will distract from the turmoil of recent months. Audio
Not if but when - Taiwan waits for China to leap
Taiwanese people are used to air raid sirens but this year drills have ramped up.
The Kiwi tech firm aiming for the top in the AI boom
The Detail puts on a rabbit suit and gets special access to the incubators of Taiwan's powerful semiconductor industry.