The news year, unpacked, by five divas with microphones

As the year draws to a close, The Detail looks back at 12 months of deep dives, sharp analysis, and the kinds of conversations that helped New Zealanders make sense of a turbulent, fast-moving world

Guests:

• Alexia Russell - The Detail editor
• Gwen McClure - The Detail producer/ host
• Amanda Gillies - The Detail host
• Sharon Brettkelly - The Detail host
• Davina Zimmer - The Detail associate producer

Learn More:

• Catch up on The Detail's 2025 episodes here

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From storms to scorchers, what this summer's wild weather means for New Zealand tourism

With tourism numbers back to pre-covid levels, New Zealanders are getting ready for a swarm of tourists. Experts say those tourists should be getting ready for New Zealand's wild, changeable weather.

Guests:

• Chris Brandolino - Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist and meteorologist
• Dr Stephen Espiner - Lincoln University associate professor of parks, recreation and tourism

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From stray dogs to traffic jams to the most controversial topic of all - berms - councillors and mayors from across the country report what's getting on their residents' nerves

When residents have a gripe about rain, stray dogs, berm maintenance, or even a tree root, they call their councillor. Today The Detail is calling those councillors, too.

Guests:

• Bryan Cadogan - former Clutha mayor
• Sam Jennings - Horowhenua District councillor
• Max Brough - New Plymouth mayor
• Richard Hills - Auckland councillor

Learn More:

• Auckland locals reaction to fortnightly rubbish collection proposal
• New Plymouth women gets fined for planting on her berm
• Christchurch man takes fine for parking on berm to court

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