Kathryn Ryan

A new gin product aims to deliver the taste without the booze. AF Drinks is a new enterprise from Eat My Lunch founder Lisa King. Audio

Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn delve into the Climate Commission report and the political consequence. Audio

Phil Vine reviews his top reads from last year: Summer by Ali Smith (Penguin Books, $34), Normal People by Sally Rooney (Faber & Faber, $33) and Adults by Emma Jane Unsworth (HarperCollins, $33). Audio

NPR journalist Kat Lonsdorf talks to Kathryn about her time in Fukushima and tells the stories of residents and their struggles. Audio

The distribution of Covid vaccines was supposed to be seen as a reason for hope in Europe but it has fast become a big headache for European officials. Audio

Kaipara District Mayor Jason Smith says the closure of Auckland's Muriwai Beach to vehicles this summer, has seen more four wheel drive enthusiasts head further north each weekend and many are driving… Audio, Gallery

Kathryn speaks with the chair of the Climate Commission about its blueprint for cutting New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Accord. Audio

Comedians Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther with the story of the book that was 121 years overdue from the Cambridge public library. Audio

Big Star's debut album #1 Record was recently given an overdue vinyl reissue, so hopeless fanboy Grant Smithies plays two tracks from that today while shedding tears of joy. After that, a veer up to… Audio

With the threat of Covid hanging over the New Zealand summer, clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal's new book looks at how to keep mentally well during a crisis. Audio

Koro talks to Kathryn about the covid vaccine campaign rolling out in the Pacific, confusion over Bougainville's pivotal Panguna mine, and he looks ahead to the Pasifika Festival. Audio

The annual vintage machinery showcase is cranking into gear in Southland this weekend. Audio

Importers of second-hand cars say clean car standards announced by the government yesterday will be both costly and ineffective. Audio

Earlier this month the government announced it would allow 1000 international tertiary students back to study in New Zealand - but there are concerns the cost of returning will put them off. Audio

Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to look at some of the best offerings around this year from New Zealand and overseas. Audio

A new report into the way many girls and young women regard their bodies paints a sobering picture, with 72% of young people surveyed reporting feeling negatively about their appearance at some point… Audio

Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about how the pandemic had an impact on technology this year: from videoconferencing and online shopping to a streaming surge and a boom in… Audio

Gyles Beckford on the current business climate. Audio

Award-winning author and food writer Richard Cornish has been penning the Good Food column for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age for almost a decade. Audio

Health Minister Andrew Little provides more details on the government's announcement it has secured another two vaccines, enough for every New Zealander and our Pacific partners. Audio