Stories by Sharon Brettkelly

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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? 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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