Stories by Sharon Brettkelly

Months and months of heavy rain means many of the lakes around Rotorua are reaching levels not seen in 50 years, flooding nearby boat ramps, playgrounds and properties. Audio

Hollywood writers have been striking for three months' now – and there's no resolution in sight. Half a world away, the strike's having an impact on the screen industry here in New Zealand, too. Audio

A government bail-out will keep the skifields open this winter, but businesses have been living with a question mark over Ruapehu's long-term future for months. Audio

The missing piece of New Zealand's firearms reforms falls in place this weekend – a long-called for registry which will tell us who owns what, and where guns go when they're sold.  Audio

Is it becoming harder to be a sports fan, as sportswashing continues its creep into more codes and competitions? Audio

A recent fire at a scrap metal yard in Auckland has put the spotlight on increasing hazards in the industry. Audio

New Zealand's a world-leader with its smokefree laws, but can it do the same when it comes to vaping? Audio

Universities across the country are facing funding shortfalls. But philanthropy is unlikely to help them make up the difference. Audio

NZ Steel's done a deal with the government that'll cut its carbon emissions. Will the country's other big emitters follow their lead? Audio

National's AI-generated attack ads are just the tip of the iceberg. Could AI turn this election upside down? Audio

The Australians have beaten us again - this time, in the long-running fight over mānuka honey. Audio

Greedflation: It's the latest buzzword in economics – is it behind soaring company profits?  Audio

A dispute over how a $10 million research grant gets used has exposed the tension between academic freedom and university funding. Audio

It's dubbed the school with no rules. Hobsonville Point Secondary School does things differently - and it's proving to be a success. Audio

The death of a student at Abbey Caves has brought back memories of another outdoor education tragedy - the Mangatepopo canyoning disaster. Audio

Commuter chaos in the capital, trains grinding to a halt in Auckland - what's going on at KiwiRail? Audio

It's no easy task trying to rid Aotea Great Barrier Island of feral cats, rats and other pests. Audio

The Detail heads to Aotea Great Barrier Island to meet up with conservationists working to protect one of the island's precious seabirds - the tākoketai. Audio

Ka Ora, Ka Ako was launched in 2019 to help families facing food insecurity - is it doing its job? Audio

A council paralysed, a mayor and a chief executive not speaking to each other - what's going on in Gore? Audio

More than 5000 New Zealand nurses are registered to work in Australia. What's so good about life on the other side of the Tasman? Audio

By Gregor Thompson: the rags-to-riches story of the kunekune pig, New Zealand’s cutest ambassador. Audio

We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others?  Audio

Grocery bills are going up and up - is it possible to do your weekly shop without visiting the supermarket? Audio

Who has the right to tell someone's story? The Detail takes a closer look at the concept of story sovereignty. Audio