Amanda Gillies

An HIV diagnosis used to be a death sentence, but that hasn't been the case in years - so why hasn't the stigma changed with the science?

It's long been mining country, but a proposed expansion of coal mining operations - and the backlash - leaves the region's economy and ecology uncertain.

A surprise reversal on high beef tariffs has been a welcome relief for farmers, but with Donald Trump in the White House, celebrations are muted

Government pressed for action as scandal over police handling of McSkimming complaints sparks national reckoning

Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'juvenile diabetes', and Type 2 affected adults. But that's no longer the case, and the number of kids with Type 2 in New Zealand is rising.

Editing scandal at BBC sparks 'existential crisis' for public-service broadcaster and puts the spotlight on trust in journalism.

Space terrorism is no longer relegated to sci-fi movies: it's happening already, and one legal expert warns we're far from prepared

The Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tīkapa Moana, a City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn.

Up to 150,000 New Zealanders have autism, but there's a huge range in how it impacts people - some think it's time the spectrum be divided.

The US isn't known for its rugby prowess, or interest - so when the All Blacks take on Ireland this weekend, they're playing to sell a vision

With just 12 months until the next election, the mood of the nation is 'one of disillusionment', and that's reflected in the polls.

A new rebel rugby competition is making a bold play for Kiwi stars, but is it rugby reimagined, or something straight "out of a McDonald's Happy Meal"?

The pill is under fire on social media. So why is birth control being called "poison" - and what do doctors say?

How kinship careers are saving our most vulnerable children, in spite of the cost to their bank balances and themselves.

With Fergie, Harry and Andrew in the headlines again, The Detail speaks to an insider about whether they can weather yet another storm.

A Kiwi amateur league has become a global betting goldmine, raising red flags about the risk of illegal on-field activity.

A new tripartite agreement for the Port of Auckland signals a turnaround for a workplace long dogged by controversy, including debt, delays and death.

A spate of legal cases have put the government up against industries and unions who say fast-tracked laws have been undemocratic.

The Black Ferns are one win away from the finals, and the mood of the nation depends on a much-needed sporting victory.

BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it might be time New Zealand changes alliances.

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With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake .

Entrenched gang conflict, personal grudges and methamphetamine use have fuelled a spate of gang shootings in Levin.

The Detail talks to reporter Tony Wall, who's covered the saga of the fugitive father and his children for nearly four years.

Those who can afford it are getting thin by needle, but new weight loss drugs bring with them unanswered questions. Video