Kathryn Ryan

In 2017 the government announced there would be no new mines on conservation land. Three years later, the discussion document is still being prepared, with the move parked for now. Audio, Gallery

The government says it will allow the Wallabies to train together while in managed isolation, after complaints from the Australian coach. The Wallabies are due to play two Bledisloe Cup matches in New… Audio

Kennedy has been in the Far North taking part in an annual survey of dune lakes. He joins Kathryn to talk about the significance of the lakes, the threats they face and the people who have become… Audio, Gallery

A group of yachting women from the United States and Canada, who are stuck at a marina in WhangÄrei because of Covid-19, are putting together a cook book, suited to life on the high seas. Audio

Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante, published by Allen & Unwin. Audio

Chelsea Herbert followed her older brother into go-karting, racing those for nine years before moving into the car scene. The Ssangyong ute series was her first foray into that world - an accident in… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the rise in Brexit tensions after the UK's moves to break the Brexit agreement signed in January. Audio

You might have heard about the 'gender pay gap' but what about the gender 'aspiration gap' ? That's when fewer women at every stage of their career aspire to leadership roles, compared to men. Audio

A new report puts the cost of having to fix defects in new house builds at $2.5b each year. The figure's been hammered out by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research in an analysis of direct… Audio

In this week's sports wrap, Sam looks at the potential for New Zealand to lose the hosting rights for the Rugby Championship to Australia, All Blacks joining the ranks of provincial rugby, and the All… Audio

Former misanthropist turned thoughtful family man Bill Callahan released a new album this week, wryly entitled Gold Record. We'll hear two tracks from that today, alongside a song from Troy Kingi's… Audio

David Hill reviews The Manger, the Mikdash and the Mosque by David McGill, published by David McGill. Audio

Auckland music and film maker, Kim Hegan tells the story of his extraordinarily influential Buddhist teacher, Kangyur Rinpoche who he met back in the 1970's. He recently returned to India, where they… Audio

Pacific correspondent Koro Vaka'uta with an update on the Bougainville election, tension between Solomon's provinces and the central government, and the importance of Tongan Language Week. 

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Sales of E bikes are predicted to overtake sales of new cars in a few years, and they have an important roll to play in a low carbon transport system. Public health researcher at the University of… Audio

Those working to get offshore visa holders back into the country have welcomed changes from the government - but say they hope it's just a start.The categories under which people can apply for an… Audio

Film and TV reviewer James Croot reviews Mulan, Long Way Up - which reunites Ewan McGregor and his mate Charley Boorman on a new motorbike adventure. Audio