Stories by Sharon Brettkelly

In the last two years, the ice around Antarctica has been at record lows - and that's just the tip of the iceberg.  Video, Audio

Paris is a burning rubbish tip as residents protest plans to raise the retirement age to a level that would still be below ours. Why aren't we agitating for change?  Audio

Posie Parker's fleeting visit to New Zealand has put the debate over free speech back in the spotlight. Audio

The Detail talks to RNZ's Guyon Espiner about his series on the murky world of lobbying. Audio

The Detail goes to Muriwai to find out how residents are putting their lives back together after Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio

How hard is it for New Zealand authors to make a living from their craft? Audio

Government spending on consultants and contractors is back in the news - but what are they actually paid to do? Audio

A summer of devastating storms has put the spotlight on the role of insurance - and insurance companies - in society. Audio

In the wake of the Rob Campbell saga, Sir Ashley Bloomfield talks to The Detail about why political neutrality in the public service is so important.  Audio

After a few seasons in the doldrums, the Breakers are into the NBL grand final. Audio

The Detail talks to two of the people who helped bring gang members together to share their stories at the abuse in care inquiry. Audio

So many creatures thrive in the dark - do we need better protection against light pollution? Audio

Cyclone Gabrielle has once again highlighted the problem of forestry slash and the damage it does. Audio

The Detail talks to journalist Chen Liu about returning to China after three years of border closures. Audio

Cyclone Gabrielle is causing chaos across vast areas of the North Island - what makes it so different to the average summer storm? Audio

The Detail looks at how Auckland's mayor handled the flooding crisis, as another storm looms. Audio

In the aftermath of Auckland's flooding, there's been plenty of talk about sponge cities - but what are they? Audio

The Detail is on the ground in west Auckland, surveying the damage from last week's record-breaking rainfall. Audio

The death of New Zealander Andrew Bagshaw in Ukraine has underlined the dangers of humanitarian aid efforts in a war zone. Audio

Natural disasters, economic turmoil, and injustices in the justice system - The Detail recaps the big stories from this year. Audio

It's more than a decade since the Canterbury earthquakes, but how far has the Christchurch rebuild come? Audio

The Detail catches up with the man with a grand plan to solve Tākaka's afforable housing shortage. Audio

The Detail heads to Nelson to survey the damage left behind by a massive storm four months ago. Audio

It was once one of the nation's biggest industries. Now this Christchurch clothing factory is among the last of its kind. Audio

The pandemic turned it into a ghost town, but Franz Josef is bouncing back and is as busy as ever. Audio