Analysis
Covid-19 alert level drops the right move - Professor Michael Baker
Michael Baker is an epidemiologist from Otago University and joins Lisa Owen with his analysis.
"I think this is the right decision," Professor Michael Baker told Checkpoint.
"The evidence was… Video, Audio
Bryce Edwards: Where's the contest of ideas this campaign?
Analysis - Can we postpone this year's election? We've ended up with a campaign focused on scandal, personality and leadership, with a policy void that's worse than usual.
Do your co-workers know you better than you know yourself?
When it comes to self-awareness, we all have blind spots, but we also have bright spots – talents and strengths we don't quite see. To find out more about both, ask your colleagues, says psychologist… Audio
Switched On Pop: going deep on pop
'Switched On Pop' goes deep on some of today's biggest hits, with musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding joined by a musical guest. We share a couple of clips: one (with guest K.Flay)… Audio
Govt warned spending plans may fail if economy weakens
There are warnings the Government's plans to alleviate child poverty and boost health and education spending could come unstuck if the economy isn't as strong as expected. The Government's books were… Audio
Election 2017: Coalition talks begin - analysis
There will be at least a two-week wait before a fresh New Zealand government is formed. The special votes are yet to be counted, and could have an impact on the decision New Zealand First leader… Audio
Crude, indiscriminate terror attacks mark new normal?
Analysis - Recent terror attacks in Europe appear to mark a strategic shift towards crude, bloody and seemingly random public assaults, writes RNZ's John Edens.
The mental legacy of the Christchurch quakes
Karen Brown gauges progress in post-quake Canterbury, mid-way through what is expected to be a decade-long recovery - and discovers many are still struggling with stress and depression. Audio