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Russian interference in 2016 US elections is old news, says foreign policy analyst David Shimer. Audio

Former US President Barack Obama declared Samantha Power to be one of his country's "foremost thinkers on foreign policy". She was human rights adviser to the Obama White House before becoming the… Audio, Gallery

12 months after the Christchurch terror attacks, Guled Mire chairs an NZ Festival discussion with Alison Whittaker and Nyadol Nyuon from Australia, and Anahera Gildea and Jack McDonald from Aotearoa.

Judith Collins emerged from last night's National Party emergency caucus meeting as the victor, taking over the mantle of leadership with just 66 days to go until the election. Audio

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has also acknowledged today the heavy price of trying to lead the National Party today.

"One's sympathy goes out to Todd Muller and his family.

Todd is a good… Audio

Kennedy discovers a classic tramping book from the 1920s and discusses the political ripples of the Black Lives Matter movement and the renewed focus in this country on racially problematic monuments… Audio

She's had, in her words, a hell of a ride in politics but now National MP and ousted deputy leader Paula Bennett is quitting to focus on a business career.

She is stepping down immediately from her… Audio

New research shows privacy and community are often exploited by bad actors, foreign and domestic, to spread false information and conspiracies. Nina Jankowicz is the disinformation fellow at the… Audio

Like us all Parliament has been slowly, inexorably returning to normal service. This week included two quite novel events - at least novel recently. Video, Audio

The head of Nelson's Wakatu Incorporation is in talks with the Tasman District Council about parcels of reserve land in the Moutere-Waimea Ward, and their historical significance. Nelson-based Wakatu… Audio

As the general election draws closer, so too does a referendum on legalising cannabis. The issue has long been debated, often on moral or political grounds rather than scientific. Professor Richie… Audio

The RNZ Music team is celebrating NZ Music Month with Fresh Music Daily - new music from a different Kiwi artist every day. Video

There are also new measures to ease the financial impact on farmers. Audio

UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Lynn Freeman to talk about the increasing pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to sack his adviser Dominic Cummings over his lockdown trip out of London while… Audio

Bestselling author Lionel Shriver doesn't write stories about noble characters who breeze through adversity without breaking a sweat and her readers thank her for it. Audio

Stuff's chief executive Sinead Boucher has bought the company from its Australian owner Nine Entertainment for $1. It ends years of uncertainty over the publisher's ownership and she says giving staff…

Wellington is dealing with failing infrastructure and pandemic problems at a time when councillors are sniping at each other and the new mayor is losing his political battles.  Audio

Renowned historian and author Niall Ferguson says the increasing toxicity between the US and China is a sure sign that we are living in Cold War II. And he thinks it's likely that things will continue… Audio

The return of TV channels’ political opinion polls piled the pressure on the National Party’s leader and kickstarted Friday’s move to replace him. Covid-19 has changed many things in politics and… Audio

Prominent political pundit Matthew Hooton has withdrawn from commentary for the time being because of a conflict caused by his link to the successful leadership bid of National MPs Todd Muller and… Audio

Journalist Robert Fisk has spent the past 40 years living in war zones, covering conflict in the Middle East. He's dedicated to being on the ground and on the frontlines, and this commitment has… Video, Audio

You might not know his face, but you probably remember his voice. Māori Television’s Heta Gardiner has been one of the most memorable contributors to the daily Covid-19 briefings Audio

The day after the government debuted its Big Spend Budget - with a $50 billion war-chest at its centre - the focus is now shifting to how New Zealand will pay for it.

Debt is set to skyrocket over… Audio

As the country emerges from a frozen economy, the government must decide how much to tax and how much to spend.

In today's budget, Finance Minister Grant Robertson will lay out his plan to get New… Audio