Corruption
“Legal” corrruption and inequality – two intertwined issues corroding our sense of nationhood
Corruption at government level and within society is discussed by Assoc. Prof. Tim Kuhner from the University of Auckland during the 2019 Raising the Bar night. Audio
PNG maintains its position as most corrupt Pacific country
Papua New Guinea has again maintained its position as the most corrupt country in the Pacific on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index which rates it at 137 out of 180 countries. Audio
The beginning and the end of Trumpism
Rutgers University history professor James Goodman explains why Donald Trump is the only person who could have done what he has done -- and got away with it -- as US president. Audio
New Zealand ranked least corrupt country in the world
Suzanne Snively, chair of Transparency International New Zealand talks about the country being ranked as the least corrupt in the world alongside Denmark. Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues there is a systemic reason for the huge growth of smaller countries that are generally both… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
In 1914 there were only 13 properly functioning democracies in the world, and today there are 89. Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues… Audio
Calling Home: Pauline Curtis-Smith in the Philippines
Ruel Foundation CEO Pauline Curtis-Smith has established two orphanages and oversees cleft lip/palate operations for some of the Philippines' most needy children. She's Calling Home from Calapan on… Audio
The hunt for Asia's El Chapo
Tse Chi Lop is suspected of leading a vast multinational drug trafficking syndicate through the Asia-Pacific region that is raking in up to $17 billion a year. Journalist Tom Allard has been on the… Audio
PNG police pursue two high-profile arrests over corruption
Two arrest warrants issued in Papua New Guinea could a be sign that police are starting to make in-roads on high-profile corruption. However, in the case of former prime minister Peter O'Neill, the… Audio
Jung Chang: 'I still have a tremendous optimism for China'
Chinese-born British writer Jung Chang joins the show to discuss her latest book Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister and why she still remains optimistic about the future of her homeland. Audio
Attempts by deported Australian gang members to corrupt police
Police association president Chris Cahill addresses warnings that deported Australian gang members will attempt to corrupt police on this side of the Tasman. Audio
Donald Trump could be guilty of four different crimes
If the CIA whistleblower's claims ring true, Donald Trump could be guilty of as many as four different crimes. US correspondent Karen Kasler looks at the potential impeachment of the US President. Audio
Corruption and technology
Technology correspondent Mark Pesce believes we need to be having more of a conversation about corruption in technology. Today he touches on the relationship between the Massachusetts Institute of… Audio
Matthew Condon: On the trail of The Night Dragon
Award-winning Australian writer and journalist Matthew Condon's latest book, The Night Dragon looks into a 40-year-old cold case murder in Queensland. He examines the criminals and corrupt police that… Audio
PNG maintains its position as most corrupt Pacific country
Papua New Guinea has again maintained its position as the most corrupt country in the Pacific on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index which rates it at 137 out of 180 countries. Audio
ICC offer 15-day cricket amnesty
The international governing body for cricket are taking unprecedented steps in their attempts to get to the bottom of corrupt conduct in Sri Lanka. The ICC this morning announced a 15-day amnesty for… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross' resignation: political analysis
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson reports on the future for the National MP Jami Lee Ross, and the National party leadership. In a stand-up that lasted almost an hour, Jami Lee Ross alleged Mr… Audio
SA minister quits 'in interests of good governance'
South Africa's finance minister Nhlanhla Nene has resigned after admitting meeting Gupta family members, who have been accused of corruption.
Guatemala's president 'cowing critics' with army
President Jimmy Morales has been accused of using the military to intimidate critics after a notorious special forces unit was use to deal with protesters.
NZ: Free from corruption?
Justice Minister Andrew Little has launched a campaign to raise awareness about money laundering in New Zealand. Mr Little says the campaign is aimed at keeping our reputation as "corruption-free"… Audio