Kathryn Ryan
Vaccine passports in time for summer music festivals
Summer music festivals are gearing up to add checking vaccine passports to the list of requirements for admission to large events. Yesterday Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson announced that work… Audio
Financial Planner Liz Koh - Creating a financial safety net
At various times in our lives we take financial risks - buying a house, setting up a business, entering a new relationship. We also face other risks - job loss, illness, or the economic risks of high… Audio
New book details the lives of young gay men in New Zealand
Mark Beehre has spent a decade working on his latest book - a collection of photos and stories of 27 young, gay men born after the passage of the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. He started the project… Audio
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Rebecca talks to Kathryn about the growing chorus of tech company founders, exporters, CEOs and business owners frustrated about New Zealand's closed borders and the tightness at MIQ. Rebecca… Audio
Book review: The Fran Lebowitz Reader by Fran Lebowitz
Leah McFall reviews the The Fran Lebowitz Reader by Fran Lebowitz, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
Running with female physiology in mind
Lydia O'Donnell is proud to say that she runs like a girl. The Nike Pacific head running coach is an advocate for a more female-centred approach to running that takes into account women's physiology… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Kathryn about the deadlines in the US to raise the country's debt ceiling, and the Democrats are hoping to pass the budget blueprint by the end of the week. And the struggle is ongoing to… Audio
Rob Fyfe: the challenges of getting business and government working together
Kathryn speaks with the government's advisor on Covid 19, former Air New Zealand Chief Executive Rob Fyfe. He was appointed by the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to try to bring private and public… Audio
Shape shifting animals to cope with climate change
An Australian study recently published in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution has shown some animals' body shapes are adapting and changing to cope with climate change. Sara Ryding of Deakin… Audio
Digital sector jobs vacancies escalating
One of the sectors facing a serious short-fall in skilled workers is the technology sector. A recent industry report found the IT sector is over-reliant on overseas recruits, and isn't properly… Audio
Businesses welcome self-isolation pilot, but warn many sectors crippled by skill shortages
Applications open next week for the government's home self-isolation pilot. 150 spots are available for businesses wanting to send staff on overseas trips, and cellphone facial and fingerprint… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy talks to Kathryn about a cherished patch of forest, wetland and sandspit on the banks of the Tamaki River in Auckland - Tahuna Torea, "the sandspit of the oystercatchers." Once slated to… Audio, Gallery
Spicing it up with cinnamon, cardamom & cumin
Food writer, Jenny Garing runs community cooking courses in Marlborough and also creates exotic spice blends for her Ground Gourmet Essentials range. She talks to Kathryn about how and when to… Audio, Gallery
Political commentators Mills & Morten
Stephen, Brigitte and Kathryn talk about Covid vaccination targets and the rights of those who are unvaccinated, and former Prime Minister Sir John Key's op-ed piece about opening up the country. Also… Audio
Book review: Snow Country by Sebastian Faulks
Gail Pittaway reviews Snow Country by Sebastian Faulks, published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio
Southern Wanderer Peter Garden's long flying career
Peter Garden (ONZM) started out as an agricultural pilot in Southland and then formed his own helicopter company. His flying skills and knowledge of pest eradication has seen him work closely with the… Audio, Gallery
German elections lead to tight result
The 2021 German federal election was held over the weekend to elect the members of the 20th Bundestag. The main political parties in Germany are virtually neck and neck and will need to put together a… Audio
A radical shift needed for health system
Our health system is in a losing battle trying to manage rather than prevent disease, says Dr David Beaumont, a former GP and specialist in occupational medicine. The answer is a radical shift towards… Video, Audio
Deadline looms for local councils' feedback on 3 Waters reform
Local councils around the country have until Friday to have their say on the government's controversial Three Waters Reform proposal. The plan would see the country's 67 councils' drinking, waste and… Audio
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and James Elliott have a funny focus on fast food this morning, fried chicken, pies and more are on the menu. Audio