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NCEA changes go back to the ABCs of education
A lesson in the big NCEA reset. The Detail puts an RNZ education specialist to the test on the major education system overhaul.
Clearing out the confusion over NCEA changes
A lesson in the big NCEA reset. The Detail puts an RNZ education specialist to the test on the major education system overhaul. Audio
The vastly different tale of two Auckland heritage buildings
The discovery of deadly abestos dust at Auckland Museum has thrown its $40 million centenary year plans up in the air.
Sinking millions into Auckland's heritage buildings
Auckland museum's asbestos problem is being described as an octopus with more than eight tentacles - and one that comes with a whopping price tag. Audio
Loving the island, hating the behaviour: Reality TV's Achilles heel
This just-finished season of reality TV show Love Island UK kicked off with misogyny and bullying - and soaring viewership.
Reality TV's Achilles' heel
This just finished season of reality TV show Love Island UK kicked off with misogyny and bullying - and record viewership. Audio
Will New Zealand move with the tide over Gaza?
With starvation reaching crisis point in Gaza and an impetus to pressure Israel to pull back, New Zealand's reactions to the conflict remain muted.
Will NZ move with the tide over Gaza?
With starvation reaching a crisis point in Gaza and an impetus to pressure Israel to pull back, New Zealand's reactions to the conflict remain muted Audio
Battling apathy over local government
It may seem as if no one cares about the level of government ruling over potholes and parks, but the number of candidates for this year's elections are up.
Battling apathy over local government
It may seem as if no one cares about the level of government ruling over potholes and parks, but the number of candidates for his year's elections are up Audio
How the Epstein files could seriously damage Trump's base
There are signs that the previously unwavering MAGA base of Donald Trump is starting to turn on him as he becomes increasingly embroiled in the Epstein files.
Lies and U-turns from Trump's team over the Epstein files
There are signs that the previously unwavering MAGA base of Donald Trump is starting to turn on him as he becomes increasingly embroiled in the Epstein files. Audio
An FBI director on Kiwi soil
FBI Director Kash Patel's visit to New Zealand has been described as important, useful, and mutually beneficial - but it's also business as usual. Audio
Net tightens on money launderers, but loosens for law-abiding citizens
There is no doubt that money laundering is a problem in New Zealand, but we should not be catching parents trying to open bank accounts for their kids in our criminal net.
Sweeping reforms to laundering laws
There's no doubt that money laundering is a problem in New Zealand, but we shouldn't be catching parents trying to open bank accounts for their kids in our criminal net Audio
The psychology used to get you into a supermarket
It doesn't matter if it's health messages or supermarket campaigns, consumers are having their behavioural buttons pushed in expert ways.
Pushing our buttons to loosen our wallets
It doesn't matter if it's health messages or supermarket campaigns, consumers are having their behavioural buttons pushed in expert ways. Audio
Beneath the euphoria of a broadcast deal, netball still has issues
Great for netball fans, maybe not so great for players - it's likely they'll be hit in the pocket after a new deal with free to air TV was signed this week.
Netball still under pressure in spite of TV deal
Great for netball fans, maybe not so great for players - it's likely they'll be hit in the pocket after a new deal with free to air TV was signed this week. Audio
Gut punch: Ministry restructure sparks outrage
As one of our smallest ministries is shredded to save taxpayer dollars, critics say it feels like cultural vandalism
