Democracy
A citizens' jury on euthanasia
Fifteen Dunedin citizens took part in a University of Otago citizens' jury to discuss legalising euthanasia and assisted dying. Audio
A citizens' jury on euthanasia
Fifteen Dunedin citizens took part in a University of Otago citizens' jury to discuss legalising euthanasia and assisted dying.
AudioAC Grayling: Democracy in Crisis
British philosopher AC Grayling investigates the “least worst” system of government – and the current alternatives – in a lecture at the 2018 NZ Festival Writers and Readers. Audio
Tomicah Tillemann: breaking down the blockchain
Dr Tomicah Tilleman knows blockchains. He is the Chair of the Global Blockchain Business Council, a co-founder of the Blockchain Trust Accelerator in the US, and a member of the Advisory Board of the… Audio
AC Grayling: the crisis of democracy
Is democracy on the ropes? Some would have you believe that it's a dark time for democracy with the result of the Brexit referendum described as the greatest fraud ever and claims that the Trump… Audio
Insight: MMP - Democracy or Power?
Under NZ's MMP system, the highest polling party is not leading government. Former RNZ political editor Brent Edwards investigates if MMP is still the right option. Video, Audio
Upholding democracy in a place that doesn't exist
New Zealand's Dr Michael Walls has the unusual job of being the chief international observer of presidential elections in Somaliland, a country that has yet to gain international recognition. This… Audio, Gallery
Your big election listens from RNZ Insight
A selection of Insight podcasts investigating the big issues this election. Audio
Tongan PM comes out swinging after King dissolves Parliament
RNZ Pacific's Jamie Tahana unpicks the constitutional turmoil playing out in Tonga after King Tupou VI passed an effective vote of no confidence in the government of 'Akilisi Pohiva. Audio
Danny Sriskandarajah - Civil society in jeopardy
Dr Dhananjayan (Danny) Sriskandarajah is the secretary general of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation. Audio
Outspoken: Democracy
Brent Edwards chairs an Outspoken panel and questions whether significant changes to governments around the world pose a threat to democracy. Audio
Word Christchurch 2016: Nadia Hashimi
Nadia Hashimi's novels highlight the plight of Afghan women under the Taliban, creating vivid, involving characters who win readers' empathy and understanding. When the Moon is Low follows a refugee… Audio
Commissioned: Local Government Commission Chair Sir Wira Gardiner
Sir Wira Gardiner is chair of the Local Government Commission overseeing our 78 local authorities, 11 regional councils and 67 territorial authorities. Rodney, Waiheke and the Wairarapa could all have… Audio
Taiwan: rebuilding democracy with tech
Last year, shortly after visiting New Zealand, Taiwanese political activist and civic hacker Audrey Tang was appointed as a Cabinet Minister with special responsibility for solving communication… Audio
Party favouring democracy could form next Iceland government
A party favouring democracy, government transparency, decriminalising drugs and offering asylum to Edward Snowden could form the next government in Iceland. Video, Audio
Shortened TPP process "dangerous" for democracy
The government has been accused of riding roughshod over democracy after giving MPs just five days to consider public submissions on the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal. Audio
Myanmar - A Democracy Under Construction
Insight travels to Myanmar to find out how democracy is unfolding after decades of harsh military rule. Audio, Gallery
Myanmar election: will the fruits of victory be bittersweet?
If Aung San Suu Kyi's party wins Myanmar's first national election in a quarter of a century, how much power will they really be allowed?
NZ politicians to monitor Myanmar election
Two New Zealand politicians, from Labour and National, will be arriving in Myanmar today to officiate its general election next week.
Opposition rally attacked with swords in Myanmar
An opposition rally in Myanmar has been attacked by men wielding knives and swords, just over a week before a historic election.
