Kathryn Ryan

Rod Oram talks tax and the significant shift in views on taxation in major jurisdictions. Audio

Leah McFall reviews Let's Do It: the authorised biography of Victoria Wood by Jasper Rees, published by Hachette. Audio

Daan Roosegaarde is a world-leading designer artist and inventor whose work tackles some of the gnarly issues facing the globe, particularly climate change. Based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, his… Audio

Joe Biden's presidency has crossed the 100 day mark, and has specifically used the occasion to promote his American Families Plan. Susan also talks to Kathryn about Donald Trump's hold on the… Audio

There is growing friction over China's treatment of Uyghurs, the Muslim-minority living in Xinjiang. Audio

Preparations are already underway at resorts in the Cook Islands - expecting an influx of quarantine free tourists from New Zealand in less than a fortnight. Tourism operators have been holding out… Audio

Charlotte exclusively plays a classic NZ song re-recorded in Te Reo Māori for the new Waiata Anthems series, and talks through the winners of the TAITE Music Prize 2021 which were held last night in… Audio

Chris Tse reviews Felt by Johanna Emeney, published by Massey University Press. Audio

Niva and Yotam Kay have produced what's being welcomed as a "go-to guide to gardening". Their book The Abundant Garden will be appreciated by established as well as budding food growers. Audio

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to look at how the vaccine rollout might be reset following updated medical advice recommending Australians over the age of 50 need the Pfizer… Audio

Ron talks to Kathryn about how crowds outside a Minneapolis court have reacted to former police officer Derek Chauvin's conviction for murdering George Floyd. Audio

Kathryn canvasses reaction from the health sector with Dr Rawiri Jansen, a member the Māori pandemic group, Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā ; Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical… Audio

The sweeping health reforms outlined today have gone further than what was recommended by the expert panel review of the health and disability sector chaired by Heather Simpson.  Health Minister… Audio

In the most radical shake up of the health system in decades, the country's 20 District Health Boards are being scrapped. The Health Minister Andrew Little has announced details to health leaders in… Audio

The former Minneapolis police officer on trial for the murder of George Floyd has been found guilty of second degree murder. Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd's neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds… Audio

Major appointments around the world see a welcome increase in diversity of major news outlets. This includes, Discovery (owner of TV3 announcing their Australasian leadership team and the Senior… Audio

A Christchurch-based company has created wearable technology to help elite athletes perform better and recover faster. Myovolt's pads for backs, shoulders, arms and legs, deliver focal vibration… Audio

Business commentator Rod Oram joins Kathryn to talk about how the reopening of the border will bring a modest flow of international tourists back into the country - but will the industry reinvent… Audio