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New Zealand is a small country that suddenly has big ideas about public transportation projects for its largest city. In February, the physical work began for a partially tunnelled light rail line under the Auckland CBD that will eventually connect to the airport. The project could ultimately have a price…

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

Jungle Warfare by Ellen Rykers: Auckland is the weediest city in the world - but its citizens are fighting back.

Now THAT'S drag, baby.

Last weekend, anti-trans campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, better known as Posie Parker, arrived to speak at a rally in Auckland, which was surrounded by supporters of trans rights. During this rally and counter-protest, Keen-Minshull was doused in tomato juice, while other reports claim eggs were also thrown at her.

Rebekah van Dort’s football roots are firmly in NZ, but the national champion defender is taking her chance to experience the sport on the other side of the globe. Merryn Anderson writes.

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

Recent auroras have been so intense they have been visible as far north as Auckland

Environment Minister David Parker is considering an Auckland Council request to delay planning changes for more intense housing in the city - and his ministry is seeking more information on the post-flooding proposal.

In NZ the long shadow of colonial overlay is reflected in the endurance of names with little bearing to the land, its stories or people

Auckland's floods unearthed a precious medal for Kiwi football great Michele Cox, carrying special memories of her professional career. Suzanne McFadden was there when she saved it from the skip bin.