Government
Govt issues new measures in attempt to cool housing market
The government is cracking down on property investors to try and even the playing field for first home buyers and turn down the heat on the property market.
It has released a new raft of measures… Video, Audio
Life without a queen - what NZ could look like
After the Markle Debacle and Andrew's murky associations, you couldn't blame Aotearoa for saying goodbye to the Crown. But what would a queen-free country look like constitutionally? Audio
The champion of Kiwi children's poverty charities
Philanthropist Liz Greive is spending her senior years doing everything possible to support New Zealanders in her age cohort play an important role for New Zealand's children through the organisation… Audio
Govt requires Reserve Bank to factor house prices in decisions
The government has pulled another lever to try to slow the runaway housing market - requiring the Reserve Bank to take house prices into account.
National says the move's far too late and a senior… Audio
Govt uncertain how big housing shortage is across NZ
The government has no idea how big the housing shortfall actually is in New Zealand.
The Housing Minister says there are so many different figures being thrown around - from 28,000 to 200,000 - that… Audio
Finance Minister details Covid-19 business boost
The government has rushed through legislation that would see businesses get a cash injection in some lockdown situations.
Under the scheme announced in December businesses that can prove a 30 percent… Video, Audio
Covid-19: NZ females more likely not to get vaccinated
A Research NZ survey shows that our willingness to be vaccinated is relatively low, especially for females, while only two thirds of us are currently using the tracking app. Research NZ partner… Audio
Aucklander from Myanmar speaks of spirited protests
Myanmar's military ruler, general Min Aung Hlaing has addressed the nation for the first time since the army seized power last week.
In a television address, General Hlaing sought to justify the coup… Audio
Kiwis not confident businesses will pay back wage subsidy
A new survey from Research New Zealand has found that almost ninety percent of New Zealanders think we should take action against the big companies that appear to have profited from Covid-19 wage… Audio
Are you a facial 'super recogniser'?
Psychologists at the University of New South Wales are hoping a new Face Test will help unearth more of Australia's top performers in facial recognition, known as super-recognisers. Dr James Dunn… Audio
Survey: New Zealanders want parliamentary term increased
The latest survey from Research NZ shows that New Zealanders like the idea of the parliamentary term increasing from three to four years, while a whopping 90 percent of us have full trust and… Audio
Surprise pick or underestimated contender?
Many didn't pick her as the new Foreign Affairs Minister and she made headlines for being the first woman in the role on Monday. Today The Detail looks at Nanaia Mahuta's track record and just what… Audio
Women more likely to embrace behaviours aimed at preventing spread of Covid-19
It's well documented that women adhere more to preventive health practices than men, so it's no surprise that a big new study out of Yale University and New York University has confirmed that women… Audio
Study shows Kiwis are living longer in poor health
The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factor Study 2019 was published in the Lancet this week. It shows that New Zealanders are now living longer than ever but spending more years in poor… Audio
Sir John Kirwan's top stress-busting tips
Sir John Kirwan is one of the faces of mental health awareness in this country, so it's fitting that we catch up with him on the eve of Mental Health Awareness Week. JK joins the show to share some of… Audio
Petition pushing to redress ovarian cancer imbalance
Jane Ludemann is spearheading a petition to Parliament asking for the development of ovarian cancer education campaigns for the public and health professionals, and is hopeful that, with enough… Audio
Hurdles remain in place for teen on $470k life-saving drug
At 15, Bella Powell was told she had only two years to live if her CF went untreated. With nothing to lose, Bella, now 17, started taking a drug called Trikafta, and within hours she noticed results… Audio
Economist: 'We've clearly not had enough policy stimulus'
Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell offers his analysis of the Monetary Policy Statement and explains why Kiwis need to be looking to stronger private sector investment in the long-term economic… Audio
Thailand protests: 'The fight is on for the long haul'
An anti-government protest in Bangkok earlier this week drew more than 10,000 people. Professor Bridget Welsh joins the show to look at the worsening situation in Thailand and the wider issue of… Audio
Welcome to the elite world of investment migration
The mega-rich are using their wealth to cross borders that would normally be closed or become involved in residence-by-investment, with the end result being a "golden visa". And New Zealand is an… Audio