Kathryn Ryan
Children and self-control
How can parents help children to develop self-control – a key indicator of their future wellbeing as adults? Psychologist Sarb Johal discusses what's been revealed by new research findings from the… Audio
TikTok launches bug bounty program
Cyber-security expert Tony Grasso joins Kathryn to look at why TikTok might have agreed to launch a global bug bounty program. He'll also talk about how hackers are getting particularly good at… Audio
Book review - Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
Sonja de Friez reviews Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman, published by Simon & Schuster. Audio
Jo Brand on being 'gobby' & writing mental illness
From making a name as an 'in your face', stroppy, feminist, stand- up comedian to becoming a regular on the small screen, Jo Brand is a long established master of subverting expectations. Her TV… Video, Audio
'Tier three' trouble, Brexit breakthrough and football wars
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about the UK's 20,000 daily Covid cases and the decision by Boris Johnson to extend the 'tier three' region which has kicked off a major row with local… Audio
The shoes made from pineapple husks, algae, and wool
YY Nation founder Jeremy Bank was inspired to create sustainable shoes after his daughter found plastic all over what had been a pristine beach in Hawai'i. The shoes are made of merino, discarded… Audio
Crunch time for fruitpicker shortage, warnings of export losses
Time is running out to prevent hundreds of millions of dollars of export fruit rotting this summer. The horticulture and viticulture sector has been crying out for workers, and campaigns to attract… Audio
The week that was with Elisabeth Easther and Te Radar
Comedians Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther with a few laughs including the puzzling case of the Labour supporter who ended up featuring on a National Party election pamphlet. Audio
Sports commentator: Sam Ackerman
Sam and Kathryn discuss the All Blacks team selected to play Australia in the opening Bledisloe Cup. Audio
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Kraftwerk's entire back-catalogue is reissued on vinyl today, and rabid fan-boy Grant Smithies is beside himself with joy. Audio
Book review: Betty by Tiffany McDaniel
Jessie Bray Sharpin reviews Betty by Tiffany McDaniel, published by Hachette. Audio
Riding the vegan wave: the BOSH! boys
Ian Theasby and Henry Firth have been dubbed the 'vegan Jamie Olivers'. They have a new book out called Speedy Bosh. Video, Audio
Pacific correspondent Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor
A ninth Covid-19 death in French Polynesia, hopes of a travel bubble with the Cook Islands ramp up, and Fiji is keen for the 'bula bubble' to proceed. Audio
100 years of help and hope for Aucklanders in need
Historian Peter Lineham talks to Kathryn about his book 'Agency of Hope' which chronicles the story of the Auckland City Mission from 1920-2020. Audio, Gallery
Sustainable scarfies: Otago establishes 'green' flats
Otago University is establishing a sustainability village for students who want to live in a more environmentally conscious way. Audio
Early voters flock to the booth
The Electoral Commission says it expects half a million voters will have cast their ballots by the end of today. Audio
Film and TV reviewer James Croot
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at Aaron Sorkin's upcoming Netflix movie Trial of the Chicago 7 based on the legal case against a group of anti-Vietnam protesters. Audio
Getting ready for NCEA exams: What can students and parents do?
With just over a month to go to the start of NCEA exams, there'll be more than a few nervous students around the country. Audio
Tech's role in bushfire battle, Aussies invest in tech
Tech commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about how technology could be harnessed to identify and fight bushfires in Australia, with a plan between Optus and the Australian National… Audio
Book review - Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Tamsin Martin of Scorpio Books Christchurch reviews Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, published by Penguin. Audio