Stories by Sharon Brettkelly

A year on from the devastating Auckland Anniversary Weekend storms, the evidence of them remains all over the city Audio

The Detail's co-hosts Sharon Brettkelly and Tom Kitchin, and producer Alexia Russell, roll through the highlights of nearly 300 podcasts and long reads in 2023 Audio

Every Christmas Auckland's big department store creates joy and delight for children in Queen St. We meet the people behind the displays. Audio

As Netball in New Zealand gears up to mark its centenary, strong headwinds are appearing on the horizon.  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

Spies, space and science form just part of the new domain for battle-hardened politician Judith Collins.  Audio

A look inside an Auckland building that's an incubator for the deep tech sector, aimed at finding solutions for some of the world's biggest carbon-emitting materials. Audio

Auckland's aquatic backyard and prime fishing grounds are weed-deep in trouble from exotic caulerpa, a fast-spreading algae that smothers everything in its path.  Audio

Family disputes are getting increasingly complex and costly to unravel. There's agreement on updating the law, but actual changes have stalled.  Audio

If congestion charges work to break up gridlock, why don't we have them in place by now? Audio

New Zealand's $3 billion screen industry could shrivel up without some drastic improvements in funding. One solution is to ask the big streamers to cough up.  Audio

New Zealand's inquiry into how we handled the pandemic has already spoken to hundreds of people of all persuasions, but the work is definitely taking the hush-hush approach. Audio

A kiwi health drink with some unique ingredients has been making a splash. But after it promised too much in its marketing it's been slapped down by food authorities. Audio

A Jewish and a Palestinian man both find they’ve been naïve in believing New Zealand to be a safe haven from hatred and abuse. Audio

Introducing more competition into the grocery sector will be one of the first, and trickiest, tasks facing the new government. Audio

The new government is vowing to take a hard line with gang members, including those with tattoos showing gang affiliations. Audio

Grey hair and wrinkles are finally becoming something to celebrate. Audio

The book that was for many years a travellers’ bible turns 50 this year. But with instant information available anywhere, how will Lonely Planet keep up? Audio

Once the juggernaut of student radio, Auckland's 95bFM is resorting to a fundraising concert to try to clear debt in an age when every commercial station is struggling for funds.   Audio

Why do experts have very little hope for a peaceful solution in the Middle East? Audio

There's a lot we still don't know after election day. Here are the answers to those lingering questions from Saturday night.  Audio

From preparations that begin two years out, to a double vote count after the polls close, our elections are a massive logistical exercise.  Audio

Sir Russell Coutts has leased his SailGP manufacturing factory to Rocket Lab – and his specialist carbon composite workers are part of the deal.  Audio

Self-serving, messy, and directionless. With record numbers pouring into the country, our immigration policies are under the microscope – and they don't stand up to scrutiny.  Audio