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A new book, Curating Revolutions, on Mao and the museums of China tells the stories of people trying to curate and guide museums during a revolutionary period. And it is a surprising gem.

China expert Elizabeth Economy's book on the "Third Revolution"of Xi Jinping is a good analysis of his rise and policies, writes reviewer Jeremy Rees

Political reporter Craig McCulloch takes an irreverent (by RNZ standards) look back at the biggest stories of a year which included a Prime Ministerial baby, the collapse of two Ministerial careers… Audio

Two new books on the Silk Roads crisscrossing central Asia give very different views on the heart of Eurasia.

In last year of the old millennium, governments and businesses warned us all of the dangers of the Y2K Bug. So did the hype help? Or was this bug never going to bite? Audio

The Child Poverty Reduction Bill will be passed soon, its aim "to encourage a focus on child poverty reduction, facilitate political accountability against published targets, require transparent… Audio

As the government considers new minimum standards for rental homes, a new online tool to assess if a house is warm, safe and dry has been launched. The Homefit intiative www.homefit.org.nz has been… Audio

125 years after women’s suffrage in Aotearoa why does it still take a special  occasion to have female composers works heard?  Young New Zealand conductor Tianyi Lu and the APO's Artistic… Audio

Last Wednesday the Dominion-Post splashed a story across its front page under the headline: "Mayor's family 432km  away." Mediawatch suggests the real story was far closer to home: a poll asking… Audio

Mediawatch Midweek is our weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin chats to Karyn about a bold project putting youth front-and-centre in their own words; political conference coverage missing out… Video, Audio

A bill banning letting fees has passed its final hurdle in the House. Video, Audio

MPs worked through a number of committee stages this week which is more impressive than it sounds writes Daniela Maoate-Cox Audio

Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the 2016 US presidential race was a case of "the dog caught the car" says author Michael Lewis. In his new book The Fifth Risk, Lewis argues that the Trump… Audio

Johnny Blades looks at Papua New Guinea's road to hosting the APEC leaders' summit as it teeters on the verge of social breakdown. Video, Audio

Most legislation is decided by the Government but non-ministers have a chance to propose bills if they have the patience and a bit of luck. The House takes a look at members' bills. Video, Audio

The days of printed newspapers may be numbered in the digital era, but until the 1920s there were no other news media at all - and New Zealanders were eager readers. Historian and author Ian F Grant… Audio

Former National Party member Jami-Lee Ross' departure from the party made headlines this week but the news had little effect on Parliament's day to day business.  Video, Audio

Episode Three of Beyond Kate explores property and divorce rights for women, the age of consent, and even the right for women to wear what they want... early social reforms still being debated today.

MPs say a trip to Vanuatu and Solomon Islands will create relationships and reaffirm friendships  Audio