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Jobless rate has new graduates questioning the worth of university
The unemployment rate for young people is three times higher than the national average.
Graduates in a battle over job wars
The unemployment rate for young people is three times higher than the national average - leaving new graduates in despair Audio
Uncertainty over the fuel that drives our economy
There are so many factors feeding into see-sawing petrol prices that predicting a landing price at the pump has become impossible.
Uncertainty over the fuel that drives our economy
There are so many factors feeding into see-sawing petrol prices that predicting a landing price at the pump has become impossible Audio
As Covid hits again, New Zealand confronts its pandemic past
Six years after New Zealand moved into its first lockdown, the final inquiry report examines lockdowns, mandates and the cost of the pandemic.
As Covid hits again, New Zealand confronts its pandemic past
Six years after New Zealand moved into its first lockdown, the final inquiry report examines lockdowns, mandates and the cost of the pandemic -and another Covid surge sweeps the country Audio
Athletics comes out of hibernation in New Zealand
New Zealand track and field athletes have achieved on the world scene for decades - but now there's a new strength and diversity not seen since the 1990s
Athletics out of hibernation
New Zealand track and field athletes have achieved on the world scene for decades - but now there's a new strength and diversity not seen since the 1990s Audio
Buy Now Pay Later critics call for change
One million Kiwis use a Buy Now Pay Later scheme, but not everyone is convinced the regulations governing them are adequate to protect users from harm.
The price of instant gratification
One million Kiwis use a Buy Now Pay Later scheme, but not everyone is convinced the regulations governing them are adequate to protect users from harm Audio
Climate credibility on trial as critics challenge govt's net-zero roadmap
The once quiet workhorse of climate policy - the humble tree - is now headline material, fuelling political fights and finding itself at the very root of a legal battle over our climate future.
Landmark case could force rewrite of emissions strategy
The once quiet workhorse of climate policy, the humble tree, is now headline material, fuelling political fights and finding itself at the very root of a legal battle over our climate future. Audio
The great property breakup
New Zealanders finally seem to be dialling down their obsession with owning houses to create wealth Audio
Iran, Israel, and 'the great Satan'
A week after the US and Israel struck Iran, The Detail looks at what really led to the war, how Tehran hit back, and the political storm brewing at home. Audio
Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
The national carrier is caught in turbulent skies, with grounded planes, global conflict, and growing criticism from politicians and passengers
Why Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
Our national carrier is flying through turbulent skies, with grounded planes, global conflict, and growing criticism from politicians and passengers Audio
A gold mine, a giant company and a community divided
Central Otago is sitting on a gold mine that may be worth billions, but tensions are simmering.
A gold mine, an Australia mining giant, and a community divided
Central Otago is sitting on a gold mine that may be worth billions, but the decision of whether to dig has tensions simmering. Audio
'A fuel which is under our control' - shifting from our reliance on gas and coal
With LNG on the way, The Detail looks at two possible fuel alternatives that could deal to New Zealand's reliance on gas and coal
How supercritical geothermal energy could change our future
With LNG on the way, The Detail looks at two possible fuel alternatives that could deal to New Zealand's reliance on gas and coal. Audio
