Kathryn Ryan

Andrew talks to Kathryn about the ground-breaking initiative to train and develop 25 new journalism cadets - including those from MÄori, Pacific and other communities which are traditionally… Audio

Pattrick and Kathryn talk about the Meridian/Contact Energy proposal for a global scale 'green' hydrogen plant in Southland. Also the saliva testing saga, Pattrick says a small NZ start-up has quietly… Audio

Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books reviews This Life by Quntos KunQuest, published by Agate. Audio

Tim Marshall is a leading authority on foreign affairs with more than 30 years of reporting experience. His latest book The Power of Geography focuses on ten maps that reveal the future of the world.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has rejected two of House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's nominations to serve on the select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. And Susan looks at how… Audio

Currently, 70,000 New Zealanders have dementia. That's set to rise to 170,000 by 2050. Auckland psychiatrist Dr Etuini Ma'u is the co-author of a University of Auckland study that shows the potential… Audio

Parents devastated by the impending closure of a school that catered for students with diverse needs say there's nowhere left for their children to go because they simply don't fit in the mainstream.

Comedians Elisabeth Easther and James Elliott with a few laughs, including how some American children are acquiring a British accent thanks to popular tv show Peppa Pig. Audio

Sam has been casting an eye over the 211 NZ athletes across 22 sports, with 118 of them first-time Olympians. He talks to Kathryn about where the spotlight may fall and who he thinks will fare well in… Audio

Jeremy Taylor from SlowBoat Records plays tracks from Lips album release tour with Phoebe Rings, along with the 5th solo album from the wonderful John Grant. Audio

Paul Diamond reviews Enough Horizon: The life and work of Blanche Baughan by Carol Markwell, published by Cuba Press. Audio

The humble guitar is a ubiquitous part of life around the globe. We produce over two and a half million guitars every year and it's big money. But it is also based on an ancient craft, and the music… Audio

A year's worth of rain in just three days in China's Henan province has caused more than 30 deaths, the evacuation of 100,000 people and widespread devastation. Elizabeth also talks to Kathryn about… Audio

Timaru based biotech company South Pacific Sera says that if everything goes to plan they may be able to provide vaccines for New Zealand and the Pacific. Audio

A massive piece of machinery will soon be digging and boring a tunnel in Auckland to divert wastewater and storm water from inner city suburbs to the Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant. Watercare's… Audio

As Cabinet weighs up New Zealand's quarantine-free travel arrangement with Australia, any changes to the bubble could put more pressure on the overloaded MIQ booking system. Experts are putting up… Audio

Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about the Jewish film festival that kicks off today, a delightful series focused on Disney, Behind the Attraction (Disney+), new mini-series Dr… Audio

Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert, Nathan Wallis talks to Kathryn about parenting early teens and tweens who appear to "know it all". Audio

Technology correspondent Paul Matthews looks at New Zealand's decision to name China over a series of recent cyberattacks - what will the fallout be? ITx Innovation Days is on this month - what themes… Audio

Ralph McAllister reviews Featherhood by Charlie Gilmour, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Audio