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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

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 Wire is regarded as one of the best drama series ever made, and a herald of the new golden age of television. Its creator and showrunner David Simon started his working life as a journalist at The… Audio

Consultant clinical virologist at Cambridge University Dr Chris Smith returns to answer questions and examine and explain the latest news and science around Covid-19. This week: the hunt for a… Audio

A Nobel Prize-winning economist says the disempowering reign of neoliberalism has exposed the US to the worst ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio

RNZ Music is proud to present the new single and lyric video from Kiwi indie-rock musician Bridges. ‘Weightless Without’ is the first single from her upcoming debut EP. Video

The National party leader, Todd Muller, has spent the morning in Katikati, on his first public walkabout since taking up his new role on Friday.

Mr Muller toured Apata Group Limited, a small business… Audio

A mission to retrieve 13 searchers and two dogs in Kahurangi National Park in the Tasman region is underway, after spending the night in the rugged bush.

They were part of the search team for missing… Audio

The Government is pushing ahead with tough new rules to improve freshwater quality in New Zealand, with some concessions to ease the financial burden on farmers.

The wide range of restrictions and… Audio

The Government announces its freshwater reforms. And the miraculous rescue mission for two missing trampers is not quite over.

Nicola Wright has the news. Audio