The Detail

As rate payers feel the pinch, plans for rate capping offer welcome relief. But councillors here and across the Tasman have warnings. New Zealand householders are likely to get some relief if councils are forced to cap rates - but the plan could punish those already keeping rates lowFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A growing list of rollbacks of Māori language and culture beg the question: is the Government pushing New Zealand towards an identity crisis? From taking Māori words out of children's books and government agency names to switching the order of languages on passports, te ao Māori's place in NZ - and the country's cultural identity - are under threatFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there's no government hero coming to the rescueRetailers say it's the City of No Sales, productivity is wasted sitting in traffic and much of the inner city is broken. Does Auckland have better times ahead?Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Beautiful Northland should be New Zealand's paradise but a surge in violent crime, drugs and poverty is even putting off police from moving up thereNine homicides in just four months have stretched Northland police, who have had to turn their back on other crimes, triggering an "unprecedented" mayday call for out-of-town helpFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Queen of Goth - Frankenstein author Mary Shelley - is the inspiration behind a new play written by Jess SayerThe playwright behind a new production centring on the gothic author of Frankenstein shares her inspiration for the storyFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It's gone from a boozy pub game to a mega millions sport - darts' world tour is on in Auckland this weekend At the New Zealand Darts Masters in Auckland this weekend, there's big money, professional mindsets, and for spectators, a 'very exciting night out'Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

New Zealand is on track for a record number of liquidations this year - again - but it's not all doom and gloom for Kiwi businesses The rising cost of living and a pandemic hangover have put the pressure on businesses, sending nearly 1300 into liquidation already this yearFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

After a risky rescue mission to Antarctica, the commander and pilot's blow-by-blow of the 20-hour round trip to McMurdo Station The Defence Force's Antarctic rescue mission involved hot refuelling, night vision goggles, minus 30 degree temperatures and the black hole effectFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A lesson in the big NCEA reset. The Detail puts an RNZ education specialist to the test on the major education system overhaul. Reactions to the government's NCEA reset vary from welcoming the abolition of a confusing system, to fear that poorer communities will be left behindFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Auckland museum's asbestos problem is being described as an octopus with more than eight tentacles - and one that comes with a whopping price tagTwo Auckland heritage buildings have been the centre of attention - one because it's finally getting funding for restoration, the other because it's facing a mult-million dollar asbestos problemFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details