Pharmac attracts a lot of criticism for its failure to fund expensive but life-prolonging drugs – but it's also the envy of health authorities world wide for its ability to screw down prices. Is the balance right?
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A death in Japan with no resolution in sight
The family of a NZ man who died in a psychiatric hospital in Japan has hit a brick wall when it comes to getting answers over his death.
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The significant spot that no one knew about
The Detail today looks at why an Australian/Malaysian company wants to turn 23 million year old fossils into animal food – and how far down the track its plans are.
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No ordinary assignment
Young, Muslim, RNZ journalist Isra'a Emhail gives The Detail some special insight into what it was like covering the Christchurch mosque attacks – and seeing her own community torn apart.
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It's all about cow burps
The Detail today breaks down the Zero Carbon Bill, and explains why New Zealand is in a unique position in the world when it comes to methane gas emissions.
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A hero for the poor – on a rocky pedestal
The Detail today looks at why Bishop Brian Tamaki's behaviour draws people to his pulpit – and why his appeal is by no means guaranteed to be long-lasting.
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China/US tariff war a distraction issue?
China has more to lose in its escalating trade war with the US – even though the deficit falls overwhelmingly in China's favour.
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Regulatory regime the key to cannabis reform
The Detail today looks at next year's cannabis referendum – and why experts aren't throwing up their hands in despair at the thought of legally available dope.
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What will the Paris social media conference achieve?
It's unclear what Ardern and Macron will come up with at the Paris conference on social media dubbed the 'Christchurch Call'.
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Commander in Cheat
Why it matters that President Donald Trump cheats at golf and lies about his achievements.
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Episode 10: Why your iPhone is a deflationary engine
Billions of iPhone users have changed the global economy by driving down prices and lowering inflation, says Bernard Hickey.
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Episode 9: Pork prices about to go sky high
African Swine Fever has so far slipped under the radar in New Zealand, but it's the
reason pork prices have recently risen by 25 percent.
