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Health and social scientists have documented the clearest picture so far of our  'hospital revolving-door problem', the concentration of crime, and long-term welfare dependence in a relatively small… Audio

The interim Retirement Commissioner says raising the Superannuation age will do more harm than good, and there are more pressing things to fix first.

In the latest three-yearly review of retirement… Audio

A look ahead at some of the political issues this election year: Can Labour pivot to focus on infrastructure, is National going populist right and how can the Greens and New Zealand First mark out… Audio

A look ahead at some of the political issues this election year: Can Labour pivot to focus on infrastructure, is National going populist right and how can the Greens and New Zealand First mark out… Audio

National says the government needs to focus its efforts on eliminating ISIS from the Middle East. Due to conflict this week between Iran and the US, the Defence Force has halted training activites of… Audio

The Soong sisters were the most famous sisters in 20th-century China. Jung Chang, author of Wild Swans, traces the three sisters who changed Chinese history.

The government is promising to push through new laws to help force down the price of petrol by mid next year.

A final report by the Commerce Commission into the retail fuel market has found industry… Video, Audio

Drug harm is estimated by the Ministry of Health to cost the country $1.8 billion and wait times for rehab are stretching out to six months as the sector faces a chronic workforce shortage. Audio

New Zealand's mental health system is starting on a major overhaul. Karen Brown asks what's needed to help those living with mental illness. Video, Audio

Taxpayers paid thousands of dollars for five New Zealand MPs to go to Tonga and Fiji so what does New Zealand get out of it asks Daniela Maoate-Cox.  Audio

A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Was it part of the job or tropical holiday? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them through Fiji to find out. Audio

There's a sense of optimism in Bougainville's future and a focus on nation-building, as polling continues in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region's independence referendum. Audio

A group of MPs spent five days travelling through Tonga and Fiji. Were they on a junket or was it work? Daniela Maoate-Cox follows them through Suva, Fiji to find out. Audio

Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges has revealed a raft of suggestions from the National Party to crack down on crime, with a special focus on gangs.

The discussion document released yesterday… Audio

National has revealed it would expect judges to hand out tougher sentences if it's in power, even though the judiciary is independent and should not be swayed by the government.

Among the party's law… Video, Audio

Environmental scientist and parliamentary candidate Netatua Pelesikoti Taufatofua says she wants to use her knowledge to improve policies, legislation and decision making in Tonga's Parliament. Audio

Some days Parliament’s Question Time passes without incident. Some days less so. Last week was a smorgasbord of angst and fracas. We annotate a metaphysical exchange. Audio

A flash new playground has been unveiled on Parliament's grounds, amid growing calls for the government to take more action to help lift kiwi kids out of poverty.The Prime Minister and the Speaker cut… Video, Audio

It won’t surprise you that MPs tend to have favourite topics. There are various reasons why and various ways to spot their ‘mastermind subject’. Here’s one you might have overlooked. 

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Nice guys don't always finish last. Stanford University psychologist Jamil Zaki says nice people, people who help others are happier, healthier and more effective at work. Audio

Among the ten or so bills likely to be debated by Parliament this week, there are quite a few worth noting. The cheery overall themes are death, crime, and farming. 

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is defending her proposed Firearms Prohibition Orders, after they received a mixed reaction inside parliament.

The Government is seeking feedback on the new orders… Audio