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The 'hectic and confronting' MAFS season ahead
What started as an experiment has become a global phenomenon. MAFS is a ratings powerhouse and one of the world's most argued-about shows.
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What imported gas will mean for homes and businesses
13 Feb 2026The government's plan has triggered an explosive row over the difference between a tax and a levy.
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A capital crisis: 'Toilet water is now brushing up against historic sites'
12 Feb 2026Decades ago Ray Ahipene-Mercer fought to stop the dumping of raw sewage into Wellington's sea. Now it's happening again.
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After the carnage of Fremantle, all eyes are on Auckland for more SailGP thrills
11 Feb 2026The Kiwi city could become a victim of Sail GP's success, with harbour cities around the world bidding for hosting chances.
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Government changes put the brakes on the EV boom
We look at what went wrong and what needs to happen after the great e-slowdown.
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Planning when you don't know the rules
9 Feb 2026Auckland Council's planning has been thrown for a loop after what looks like yet another government-imposed rule change over housing.
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Snow, speed, and surveillance at the Winter Olympics
5 Feb 2026In a Games that has long been dominated by Northern Hemisphere countries our young snow athletes are starting to make their mark.
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In aftermath of east coast flooding, locals turn to each other
4 Feb 2026Weeks 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
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What should New Zealand do in Trump's new world?
Is it smarter to keep our heads down, or poke the bear as the rules change?
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For pharmacists, industry changes are a hard pill to swallow
2 Feb 2026As 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.
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Circus tent rises on 2026 election
31 Jan 2026Once the election date is announced, politics can disintegrate into a toxic mess. Don't expect this year to be any different.
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The real treasure of New Zealand's 2500 sunken ships
30 Jan 2026The real treasure hidden in the wrecks of some 2500 ships buried along New Zealand's coasts isn't jewels or gold bars.
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Prison rates are at an all-time high
28 Jan 2026The record number of prisoners are bouncing between facilities around the country, stretching court resources and rehabilitation programmes.
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Storms, forestry slash: Where does legal responsibility lie?
Extreme weather may be the trigger for deadly and devastating slash, but the lines on who is responsible for prevention and clean-up are blurred.
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Should we be rethinking how we rebuild after storms?
26 Jan 2026The floods keep coming, and we keep rebuilding. Is there a better way to cope with increasing numbers of infrastructure-wrecking storms?
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The Detail: The stories that defined a year
12 Dec 2025If 2025 had a national soundtrack, it would be a mix of money worries, power struggles and sporting turbulence.
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Heat, holidays, hikes, and a 'stinking strong' sun
11 Dec 2025Holidaymakers are being warned to expect a summer that swings from scorching heat to downpours - sometimes in the same afternoon.
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Why the bugbears of suburbia make us so mad
10 Dec 2025From battles over berms to stray dogs and noise - why do we get so angry about our neighbourhoods?
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The safest way to get up close with sharks
9 Dec 2025The new exhibition letting visitors to get face-to-face with some of the largest creatures on the planet.
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When buying cheaper puts child safety in danger
Between the high cost of living and a slew of toys failing safety tests, buying Christmas presents for kids is fraught.
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Year of Kiwi sporting turbulence, triumph
6 Dec 2025A year of highs, lows and hard questions - inside New Zealand's rollercoaster sporting season.
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Testing, testing and more testing for the country's biggest transport job
5 Dec 2025The 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.
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Mismanagement and procrastination over deer control
4 Dec 2025There's a lot of hand-wringing but few answers when it comes to culling the rapidly expanding deer population.
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Why flying is still the safest way to travel
3 Dec 2025Aviation under pressure: Airbus A320 glitch adds to a year of crashes, questions, and shaken confidence
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Local govt shake-up: A complicated job for a complex system
2 Dec 2025Regional councils have to find a different way of operating that cuts down on double ups and layers of bureaucracy.
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Tips for hosting a fabulous summer Christmas do
29 Nov 2025It doesn't have to be extravagant, expensive or loaded with tinsel and tat - bring your smile to host the perfect seasonal party
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Why we failed to reach our Smokefree 2025 target
28 Nov 2025In 34 days we hit the deadline - but to reach that goal we'd need 120,000 people to quit smoking pretty much immediately.
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The fierce battle over mining on Denniston Plateau
27 Nov 2025It's long been mining country, but a proposed expansion of coal mining operations - and the backlash - leaves the region's economy and ecology uncertain.
