Susie Ferguson

Has misinformation infected mainstream politics in New Zealand? And if it has, what would that mean for our democracy? Audio

RNZ's Susie Ferguson presents a multimedia documentary series on mis- and disinformation in New Zealand. 

In episodes five, six and seven: What misinformation is doing to mainstream politics, how to…

A woman who has lost friends to conspiracy theory communities has described how she became a prisoner in her own home, living in fear of her former friend.

People who have been sucked into extremist… Audio

The people who live with, love - and sometimes fear - the angriest voices in the disinformation community. Audio

Two people share their stories about being a part of the networks of mis- and disinformation. How they got there, what they found, and what frightens them most now. Audio

MPs and experts are sounding the alarm about the impact of disinformation on the upcoming election.

They've spoken to RNZ for Undercurrent, a new series on mis and disinformation by Susie Ferguson… Audio

For people drawn in by seemingly benign mis or dis-information, things can escalate quickly with conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric. Audio

What does the misinformation problem look and sound like? And how big of a deal is it in Aotearoa, really? Audio

Demand for Taylor Swift's Australian shows are through the roof, with snubbed New Zealand fans spending big bucks to see her across the ditch. Over one million people are signed up for pre-sale… Audio

You know the big names, but Sam says the Kings Birthday's honours list also gave a well-deserved spotlight to some of sports grassroots heroes. He dissects the list with a sporting lens and looks at… Audio

Gyles talks to Susie about the Auckland Council's airporst shares and whether they will be sold to relieve debt, if so who would be a buyer?. Also he says New Zealand companies are running the… Audio

Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas join Susie to discuss the recommendations for an electoral system shakeup that would lower the voting age to 16 and extend the parliamentary term to… Audio

Emma Hislop reviews Where I Slept by Libby Angel, published by Text Publishing Audio

Want to live a longer, healthier life? Get moving, eat a bit less and pay attention to your emotional wellness, says to a leading expert on the science of longevity. Audio

US correspondent Ximena Bustillo joins Susie to talk about the tough time the White House and House Speaker teams are having to garner enough support for their deal to avoid an unprecedented default… Audio

Menopause doctors want Pharmac to fund alternative treatments as a worldwide shortage of a popular hormone replacement therapy worsens.  Audio

Despite the millions spend on advertising, free rugby league tickets and food vouchers, more than 10 percent of the population still hasn't completed this year's Census. For Maori and Pasifika, about… Audio