Undercurrent

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For most New Zealanders, political violence has always been something that happens in another country. Now, as we embark upon an election campaign, it's a clear and present danger in Aotearoa.

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    The Landscape

    What does the misinformation problem look and sound like? And how big of a deal is it in Aotearoa, really? To see more images and details about the series, vist the website here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    25 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    The Gateway

    For people drawn in by seemingly benign mis or dis-information, things can escalate quickly with conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric. To see more images and details about the series, vist the website here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    27 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Natural-Born Skeptics

    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. To see more images and details about the series, vist the website here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    26 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Husbands, Brothers, Friends

    The people who live with, love - and sometimes fear - the angriest voices in the disinformation community. To see more images and details about the series, vist the website here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    33 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Muddying the Water

    Has misinformation infected mainstream politics in New Zealand? And if it has, what would that mean for our democracy? To see more images and details about the series, vist the website here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    34 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Hallmarks

    How to spot misinformation - and some ideas for dealing with it. To see more images and details about the series, vist the website here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    29 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    The Endgame

    Yes, there really are reasons to believe society will not be overwhelmed by misinformation. To see more images and details about the series, vist the website here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    27 min

  8. EPISODE 8 BONUS

    Ballot Box

    How the 2023 election campaign is being shaped by the surge in misinformation. To see more images and details about the series, vist the website here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    48 min

  9. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing: Undercurrent

    For most New Zealanders, political violence is something that happens in other countries. But now, in an a election year, it's a clear and present danger. To see more images and details about the series, vist the website here. In 2023, mis- and disinformation is rampant on the internet. It inspires threats and violence. And it casts a dark shadow over our coming election. But what do we really know about what motivates the people behind it? RNZ's Susie Ferguson has spent months investigating the problem in Aotearoa. In this special podcast series, she speaks with experts, community and political leaders. We also hear from people close to some of the most extreme elements in the disinformation community, and with those who have been active players themselves. RNZ's Susie Ferguson presents Undercurrent, a seven-part series on misinformation in Aotearoa. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    2 min

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About

For most New Zealanders, political violence has always been something that happens in another country. Now, as we embark upon an election campaign, it's a clear and present danger in Aotearoa.

Information

  • Channel
    RNZ Originals
  • Creator
    RNZ
  • Episodes
    9
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
  • Show Website
    Undercurrent

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