The Detail

It's unclear if commentators at COP28 are holding their breaths to see what the Dubai conference will deliver, or because the oil producing country is blanketed in haze.  Audio

What's wrong with being a functioning alcoholic? And when booze has such a high visual profile in our society, why is there so much judgement when people fall foul of their own limits?  Audio

At a time when severe weather events are wrecking the environment, contractors on small building sites ignoring the rules are adding to the problem.  Audio

After a 12-year ban that was completely ineffective in stopping the manufacture of methamphetamine, the government is going to allow pseudoephedrine products to be sold over the counter again.  Audio

Hazing rituals at Otago University are getting more extreme, with even those all in favour of the student culture asking if they've gone too far.  Audio

Air pollution is the invisible killer behind one in every 10 deaths in New Zealand. There's no safe level of it, but it's an easy issue to ignore.  Audio

There are a lot of good reasons to downsize to a tiny home. But there are just as many problems in getting started.  Audio

Christchurch Airport says it's premature to try and stop a new airport that's only just having the groundwork laid; but Tarras locals know what they don't want.  Audio

Paul Jones hasn't let up in his drive to get answers over his three year old son's death – but in spite of multiple investigations, the truth appears to be no closer.  Audio

They say beer is recession-proof, but two of the country's well-known craft breweries are facing an uncertain future. Audio