Kathryn Ryan
Book review: Love Stories by Trent Dalton
Cynthia Morahan reviews Love Stories by Trent Dalton, published by HarperCollins. Cynthia says: This is a perfect book for people who hate small talk. It's poetic, with little definitions of love… Audio
Skiing to success: iconic ski map artist
If you've ever been skiing at any of New Zealand's main ski fields, you're going to know Jim Niehues' artwork - although you've probably never given it much thought. He's the artist behind the world's… Audio, Gallery
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about the deadly tornadoes in Kentucky and, uncertainty over the direction of the pandemic with the advent of the Omicron Covid strain. Also high inflation is affecting the effort… Audio
Top of the class: How Leanne Otene goes the extra mile for her tamariki
It's been a tough year for many, but particularly for those working within the education sector. A survey out just last week from the Education Review Office found the pandemic had left teachers… Audio
Sir Brian Roche: how will the traffic light system hold up over summer?
Every region except Northland will be moving to orange traffic light setting on December the 30th. The government made the announcement yesterday after the final cabinet meeting of the year. How will… Audio
Urban issues - housing density and public transport
Food writer, Jenny Garing whips up some edible and quaffable treats to end up under the Christmas tree. You will find many recipes here, including tipsy cherries, almost sugar free chocolate bark… Audio
Homemade foodie Christmas gifts
Food writer, Jenny Garing whips up some edible and quaffable treats to end up under the Christmas tree. You will find many recipes here, including tipsy cherries, almost sugar free chocolate bark… Audio, Gallery
Political commentators Jones & Thomas - Auckland border to fall
Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of Capital Government Relations. Ben Thomas is a PR consultant… Audio
Book review: How to End a Story: Diaries: 1995-1998 by Helen Garner
Holly Walker reviews How to End a Story: Diaries: 1995-1998 by Helen Garner, published by Text Publishing Audio
The gaming industry's wahine Maori pioneer
Maru Nihoniho is the first Maori woman to run her own gaming company. She's the brains behind Metia Interactive, which creates educational, interactive games, with Maori stories and language at their… Audio, Gallery
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney - G7 warning to Putin
Amid growing alarm in Europe about the threat of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine, G7 foreign ministers have warned President Putin of 'massive consequences' in the event of any 'further… Audio
The story of NZ's rabbit plague
Farmers, growers and regional authorities in the South Island are reporting large numbers of rabbits this year. Responsiblity for pest control falls to property owners under bylaws, and if a regional… Audio
Rapid Antigen covid tests in pharmacies
Rapid Antigen Covid testing is being introduced into the community over the holiday period for unvaccinated and asymptomatic people who are traveling, either by road across the Auckland border, or by… Audio
The week that was with Gemma Gracewood and Te Radar
Comedians Te Radar and Gemma Gracewood with some humourous stories. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The spotlight is on a couple of high performance coaches with the departure of Cycling NZ Sprint coach René Wolff as the investigation into the organisation continues, and criticism of Black Ferns… Audio
New music with Jeremy Taylor
A 50th anniversary for Sly & The Family Stone's magnum opus, timeless classics from Siouxsie & The Banshees and Arthur Russell and new music from Connan Mockasin. Audio
Book review - The Fell by Sarah Moss
Kiran Dass reviews The Fell by Sarah Moss, published by Picador. Audio
Spooked - Barry Meier on the murky world of spies for hire
Five years ago the world's media was abuzz with allegations about incoming president Donald Trump and some - pretty salacious - details of what he'd got up to while in Russia. The so-called Trump… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
Myanmar's popular leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four years as the situation worsens further in Myanmar. In Afghanistan there are signs China, via its mining companies, are looking at… Audio
Nearly half of NZ's psychiatrists want to quit, survey finds
Almost half of psychiatrists report wanting to leave their jobs in the face of the soaring demand for mental health services. A report by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists found three… Audio