Kathryn Ryan
Incredible Years: Kaitaia Style
A Northland iwi is putting its own spin on the international Incredible Years parenting programme, localising it with input from kaumatua and kapa haka. Audio
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews
Technology correspondent Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about the Government's detailed Industry Transformation Plans being developed for a handful of key future-focused industries, including… Audio
Book review - Fire Country
Paul Diamond reviews Fire Country: How Indigenous Fire Management Could Save Australia by Victor Steffenson, published by Explore Australia Publishing. Audio
The 'Jesus' wife' forgery & the scandal that engulfed Harvard
On September 18th 2012, senior Harvard University scholar, Dr Karen King, revealed she'd found an ancient manuscript, which had the potential to send shock waves throughout the Christian world. Audio
UK correspondent Matthew Parris
UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about Boris Johnson's threat to renege on the EU withdrawal treaty, and as a new wave of Covid infections is feared in Britain, the government has… Audio
Televised school sport: Is a governance role needed?
Critics of televised school sport want to see greater scrutiny applied to how it's run, amid concerns the professionalisation of sport at a younger age will increase the pressure on teenage players. Audio
Tax, Covid debt and the path to recovery
Yesterday Labour announced its new tax policy - a hike in the top tax rate to 39 per cent for every dollar earned over $180,000. The new rate will raise $550 million per year. Audio
More listener feedback on FENZ
Kathryn shares listener feedback on her interview with Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive Rhys Jones over safety standards at the National Training Centre. Audio
Recruit firefighter details burns, bullying during training
A former professional firefighter recruit received serious burns and blistering to both hands during a live fire training exercise because the trainer failed to identify that his gloves were too… Audio
Patrick Gower: On Lockdown, I Hate Suzie, Rialto honours women filmmakers
TV Review with Tamar Munch looks at Patrick Gower: On Lockdown, a documentary by the Newshub journalist into some of the effects Covid-19 has had on New Zealanders. She'll also review new dark comedy… Audio
Bullying, advice for parents
New research on the prevalence of bullying, and tips not just to help parents prevent it but to help them cope with it . Dr Cara Swit, from the University of Canterbury's School of Health Sciences, is… Audio
Are cyber attacks on the rise, tech does well despite Covid, can VR save tourism?
Technology commentator Sarah Putt looks at the cyber attacks on the NZX and other companies - should NZ brace for more? Big tech companies are hitting all time highs, even in the middle of a pandemic… Audio
Book review - The Killings at Kingfisher Hill by Sophie Hannah
John King reviews The Killings at Kingfisher Hill by Sophie Hannah, published by HarperCollins. Audio
The truth about headaches
Durham University neuroscientist Professor Amanda Ellison talks to Kathryn about her new book on headaches. From migranes and tension headaches to sinus pain and "ice cream" headaches, Splitting… Audio
UK mulls how to pay for Covid, schools open, BBC makes U-turn
UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about relations with Russia hitting a new low, as Germany says it has proof Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was poisoned with Novichok -… Audio
Two NZers on board missing livestock carrier
Two New Zealanders are believed to be on board a live cattle export ship which has gone missing in the East China Sea. The vessel - the Gulf Livestock 1 - was reportedly transporting 5800 cows from… Audio
Air NZ's Chief Finance Officer resigns
Air New Zealand chief commercial and customer officer Cam Wallace has resigned. The airline says his role will not immediately be replaced, and the company's chief executive, Greg Foran, will take… Audio
Quarries not ready for 'shovel-ready'
The quarrying sector is warning of the potential for cost blow outs on shovel-ready projects, as demand for aggregates and sand soars and because of poor planning. All the major parties have pledged… Audio
Covid poverty for hundreds of Auckland's Pasifika
Covid-induced hardship in Auckland's Pasifika community is causing children to drop out of school and tertiary education to support their families. Outreach workers say there's been an alarming growth… Audio
Challenges for the arts sector in the Covid era
Kathryn is joined by Auckland Art Gallery director Kirsten Lacy to talk about how the arts sector can survive and thrive in a Covid world. The Gallery has had to adapt, with the postponement of… Audio