Kathryn Ryan
Striking nurses begin to rally around the country
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 with Charlotte Ryan
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
Book review: The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey
Kim Pittar from Muir's Independent Bookshop in Gisborne reviews The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey, published by Allen & Unwin Audio
Turtles: one shell of a story
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
Morrison pushes for tougher surveillance laws after drug bust
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 finds MDMA-assisted therapy can help post traumatic stress
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
Retirement village residents need better protection: report
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
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew talks to Kathryn about changes of ownership of NZ media companies and their value, and Stuff one year on in NZ ownership. Audio
The Baked Dane
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
Arrests made in 'major transnational' crime operation
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
Politics with Mills and Morten
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
Book Review - The Secret Life of Writers by Guillaume Musso
Gail Pittaway reviews The Secret Life of Writers by Guillaume Musso, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand. Audio
How stars are born, live and die
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
USA correspondent Ron Elving
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
Tokyo 'cornered' into going ahead with Games - Japan official
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
Disaffected striking NZ nurses courted to work in Australia
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
Feedback on affordable housing for seniors
Kathryn reads listener feedback on the issue of housing unaffordability for older New Zealanders. Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
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 has 3,000 Dolls
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
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