Kathryn Ryan

30,000 nurses have just walked off the job in support of their pay claim. They'll be holding pickets and rallies around the country. One of the first is in Christchurch. Kathryn speaks with RNZ… Audio

Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan shares a new single from Troy Kingi's upcoming album - and the unusual tunes of professional whistler Molly Lewis. Audio

Kim Pittar from Muir's Independent Bookshop in Gisborne reviews The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey, published by Allen & Unwin Audio

Turtles are the fascination of author Louise Pryke, lecturer and honorary research associate at the University of Sydney's Department of Classics and Ancient History. Among the most endangered groups… Audio

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about Australia's role in yesterday's global drug bust and how Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants Opposition help to pass three… Audio

landmark study in the United States has found the drug MDMA or ecstasy - when linked with talk-therapy - can help people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 90 people took part in the… Audio

45,000 New Zealanders live in retirement villages but they have less protection than tenants in the private rental market, according to a report by the Retirement Commissioner, Jane Wrightson. She's… Audio

Andrew talks to Kathryn about changes of ownership of NZ media companies and their value, and Stuff one year on in NZ ownership. Audio

Danish born now Levin-based Lisa Brink bakes delicious seed crackers, or Knækbrød.  She also sells sourdough and her Scandinavian version of Rēwena Bread, a traditional Māori potato bread. Lisa's… Audio

Several people have been arrested this morning in relation to what the police are calling a major transnational crime operation. They are due to appear in the Auckland District Court and the Hamilton… Audio

Stephen and Brigitte talk to Kathryn about when hard calls might get made not the Climate Change Commission's final report is with the Government, and reflections on National MP's three decade long… Audio

Gail Pittaway reviews The Secret Life of Writers by Guillaume Musso, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio

Heloise Stevance is a computational astrophysicist whose specific field is how stars live and die. She's from France, studied in the UK and is now at the University of Auckland. Dr Stevance's work… Audio

US President Joe Biden is heading to Europe. Ron says President Biden is seeking to repair ties with traditional allies and partners - and deal with a series of provocations from Russia. Audio

With just 45 days until the Olympic Games are due to begin, top officials are still insisting the games will go ahead, despite widespread concern about the safety of the event. Audio

As 30,000 nurses nationwide prepare to to walk off the job tomorrow, Australian medical agencies are actively recruiting some of them. Negotiations between the New Zealand Nurses Organisation and… Audio

Kathryn reads listener feedback on the issue of housing unaffordability for older New Zealanders. Audio

Andrew looks at some of the winners from the Voyager media awards and social media policy for journalists. Andrew Holden is a journalist for more than 30 years including five as Editor of The Press… Audio

Edith Gibson lives in the heart of suburban Auckland with her collection of 3,000 Dolls, repairing and caring for them. In a short documentary Edith invites you into her home, shares her prized dolls… Audio

Business commentator Rod Oram looks at the historic setbacks for fossil fuel companies overseas and the relatively modest developments here. He'll also look at how the 'buy now pay later' schemes like… Audio