The Detail

New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to grow dope, but producing marketable medicinal cannabis is a regulatory nightmareNew Zealand has very few ventures producing medicinal cannabis, and the one that's doing really well doesn't sell directly to New Zealanders…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Tourism can only happen when conflict ends - and there's been recognised with a Nobel Peace Prize nominationA Washington-based, Auckland-educated Samoan man nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize says tourism is the only real peace dividend…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Getting people out and home when they're trapped in a war zone is a dangerous and politically delicate task - here's how it's doneWhen you're away from home, huddling in a bomb shelter with the missiles are incoming, getting out isn't just a matter of boarding a planeIt is dangerous, diplomatically delicate and extremely expensive…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The terrorist label has been dropped from extremist group the Proud Boys, but its ideology still lurks online in New ZealandNew Zealand has lifted the terrorist group designation from the extremist group the Proud Boys, sparking fears their members may resurface…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

After a rebuild was cancelled, the former tenants of a social housing development in Auckland have seemingly 'disappeared' Despite a housing crisis, Kainga Ora is scaling back new builds. In one Auckland suburb, a cancelled development has uprooted hundreds.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Is the Regulatory Standards Bill the key to better law making for the future, or a gigantic waste of time and an affront to democracy? A look at what the Regulatory Standards Bill will do, and why there's no clear answer to the question of whether it will achieve its aims…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Rather than shrug helplessly over a lack of trust in journalism, two New Zealand journalists are rolling up their sleeves to tackle the issueTwo Kiwi news executives are part of a very serious effort by journalists to try to claw back not just trust in media institutions, but in society…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Ange Brady, a representative on the board of the New Zealand Pickleball Association, shares the fascinating origins and rapid growth of pickleball in New Zealand. Alistair Goodwin, co-founder of Hobby Horsing NZ, dives into the whimsical world of hobby horsing, detailing its evolution from a playful pastime into a serious sport. Both guests highlight the community spirit surrounding these unconventional sports, showcasing their accessibility and appeal across generations. Get ready to explore two of the most exciting trends in Kiwi sports!

New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking upNatural gas is a dwindling resource, and exploration isn't turning up much. So what happens when New Zealand runs out - and why are some new users still hooking up?…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Information about Iran's nuclear programme is highly secretive, but experts say the bombings may not have been a huge setback US President Trump said his bombs 'obliterated' nuclear facilities in Iran, but a nuclear scientist here in New Zealand says 'you can't destroy knowledge'It's a long time since we've been on the edge of our seats wondering if a full-blown nuclear war is about to happen.But many had that sensation when the US President said last weekend that Iran's nuclear facilities had been "completely and totally obliterated".Trump's bullseye claim is now in question but the bombing had many experts talking about the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 at the height of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union."They were very real fears and there were some very close calls, in particular during the Cuban Missile Crisis we now know the world came incredibly close to nuclear conflict," international law and nuclear weapons expert Anna Hood of Auckland University says.People feared then that the "Cold War would turn hot". Since then we have had volatile moments and right now the risk is heightened, she says."There were higher numbers of weapons during the Cold War. We have seen some level of disarmament since then but we haven't seen enough movement in the last few years. The numbers are still very high."Not only have the numbers stayed high, but countries are trying to upgrade and enhance the weapons they do have, she says."I would like to hope that most states, all states, wouldn't go there [nuclear war] or even if they've got nuclear weapons that that's not what they'll use but I think there are very serious risks in terms of what happens in the heat of a conflict, in terms of accidents."Hood focuses much of her time on the numerous nuclear issues afflicting the world today and how to work towards a nuclear-free world."We are a long way unfortunately from that," she admits, pointing to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists' annual Doomsday Clock showing we are closer than ever – 89 seconds to midnight, and catastrophe.Hood tells The Detail why the US strike on Iran is a violation of international law and the possible consequences.While the impact of the B2 stealth bomber attacks is still not clear, senior physics lecturer at Auckland University David Krofcheck says it does not end Iran's nuclear amibitions…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details