Kathryn Ryan

Kirsten joins Kathryn to look at the Tex Mex genre of music, also known as Tejano. It's a blended music mix developed in Texas and Northern Mexico, influenced by waltzes and polkas brought by the… Audio

In a bid to make the most of Whakatane's high sunshine hours, the Whakatane District Council is considering investing almost $16 million on solar energy generation discussing the possibility of… Audio

Ray Shipley from Scorpio Books in Christchurch reviews Girl in a Pink Dress by Kylie Needham, published by Penguin Audio

The government minister Meka Whaitiri has formally announced her defection from Labour. She will stand for Te Pati Maori in the Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate, which she currently holds. Speaking at… Audio

Landscape architect Kristine Kerr has been involved in planning and designing new championship courses around the world. Her work has taken her to many places, including Borneo, Saudi Arabia, Italy… Audio

Australia commentator Annika Smethurst joins Kathryn to look at the surprise move by the central bank to raise the official cash rate for the 11th time in a year. Australia's to introduce a ban on… Audio

Patients around the country are routinely not taking prescribed medication for serious medical conditions - because they cannot afford the five dollar co-payment prescription fee. That's according to… Audio

A major law firm is pushing for a centralised pro bono system, saying too many people cannot afford access to justice. A number of lawyers and legal firms around the country provide legal advice at no… Audio

NZ rugby's near 50 million dollar loss, but they claim they're happy with their financial position. Is another financial loss on the cards this year? The Black Caps are in Pakistan for one-dayers and… Audio

It's the city most Kiwis love to hate - the hulking, humid, heaving hub of Auckland. How did it go from being on a relatively equal footing with Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin in the early 19th… Audio

Rebecca talks to Kathryn about a significant step for the right to repair movement in the US. The Consumer Right to Repair Agriculture Equipment Act passed 46-14 in Colorado's Senate, which means… Audio

Chris says mental health after the cyclone is probably the biggest topic in the region right now. Puketapu mother and daughter Nicci and Annalise Picen are doing their best to raise awareness about… Audio

Laura Caygill reviews Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld, published by Penguin Random House. Audio

This week it's curtains up for the Royal New Zealand Ballet's latest production of Romeo and Juliet. The epic tale of star-crossed lovers has been brought to life for the company by choreographer… Audio

President Joe Biden has confirmed he'll run again, as the US teeters on the edge of a fiscal cliff. Donald Trump's legal woes worsen, as a US judge throws out a mistrial request in the rape case… Audio

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner says it's time for Kiwis to start pushing back on how their data is being collected and retained in the wake of the biggest-ever data breach. A million past and… Audio

New in-depth research into the experience of single parents paints a picture of discrimination and stigma, with many saying when they asked government agencies for protection, they ended up being… Audio

Big gains and big losses in the world of New Zealand rugby this week, Sam breaks down what it all means and looks ahead to the weekend's mouth-watering clashes in both codes. Audio

Everything But The Girl return with their first album in 24 years, Wellington's Ingrid And The Ministers' second album - and Connan Mockasin's Dad! Audio