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Feb 2, 2025 • 25min
A retail crime-fighting app helping police track repeat offenders
A recent shoplifting allegation put the spotlight on crime-fighting platform Auror, but concerns about the app have been bubbling away for some time Auror is designed to help police and retailers fight back against repeat - and often violent - shoplifters. But a recent incident has raised concerns about privacy for everyday Kiwis.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 31, 2025 • 24min
New Zealand's last war
A new documentary on the Haka Party Incident tells the story of the 'three-minute war' through the eyes of the people who fought it…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 30, 2025 • 25min
In 2025, a pivotal year for Māori-Crown relations
From the Treaty Principles Bill submissions to Rātana to the Waitangi Tribunal shake-up, 2025 looks to be a big year for race relations in AotearoaThe Treaty Principles Bill is dead in the water, but that hasn't stopped the conversation around it from spilling into meetings and events around the country…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 29, 2025 • 23min
The app is back, but the clock is still counting down for TikTok
The TikTok saga has raised questions of what your personal data is worth in a trade-off with money making opportunitiesTikTok spent a mere 12 hours in the dark before new convert Donald Trump gave it a reprieve. But the saga of the Chinese-owned app isn't over.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 28, 2025 • 25min
Behind the scenes with Eden Park's CEO
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park.Eden Park is in the running to be named Auckland's main stadium. CEO Nick Sautner says he's already got the neighbourhood behind him.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 27, 2025 • 24min
Breathing life into Queen Street, with lessons from London
Main streets across New Zealand are run-down and struggling, but we can look to Oxford Street for inspirationAfter years as a 'national embarrassment', Oxford Street is thriving. The realtor behind the revamp has advice for Auckland.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jan 26, 2025 • 24min
Surviving early 2025's worsening job market
A tough market for job seekers isn't set to improve until the second half of the year. The potential fall-out could be major brain drainRising unemployment and the volatile job market are set to get worse. By the time they turn around mid-year, it may be too late to keep talent in the country.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 12, 2024 • 24min
The year in Detail
The Detail wraps up its sixth year with an all-in look at what the team enjoyed most (and least) about 2024 It's The Detail's last episode of 2024 and that means it's time to look back on the highlights, moan about the lowlights and laugh at the just plain weird of the year…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 11, 2024 • 24min
Closing the gender pay gap, one disclosure at a time
Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help.A bill before Parliament aims to close the gender pay gap by allowing employees to discuss their wages with each other. Proponents say it's about time.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dec 10, 2024 • 23min
For refugees coming to New Zealand, a refuge
Every year, 1500 refugees come through the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. For many, it's the first home with four walls and a roof they've had in years…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details