Kathryn Ryan
Creative couple combine crochet & sculpture
The creative endeavours of artistic south Auckland couple, sculptor Rudi Robinson and designer artist Lissy Robinson Cole include exploring crochet through a Te Ao Maori lens. They incorporate… Audio, Gallery
Cybersickness - what is it and who is affected?
Cybersickness is a catch-all term for illness caused by using a computer display. It is often associated with affecting gamers or people who are high users of virtual reality (VR) technology, but the… Audio
KiwiSaver fund managers 'nervous' 'frustrated' after cyber-attack
After four days of cyber-attacks and trading halts on the NZX, KiwiSaver fund managers say they are frustrated, embarrassed and nervous. Last week the stock exchange was hit by a series of… Audio
WOF extension: Cars with 'potentially life threatening' faults on the road
The Motor Trade Association says the number of cars on the road with expired warrants is "of huge concern". MTA members are anticipating a bottleneck, with drivers whose warrants expired during the… Audio
The week that was with Melanie Bracewell and Te Radar
Comedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell with some stories to make you smile. Audio
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Dana reflects on Silver Fern Laura Langman's contribution to netball, as she bows out of international competition. Audio
Music with Grant Smithies
First released in 1968, the second album by Mississippi singer/ songwriter Bobby Gentry has just had the deluxe reissue treatment. Audio
Book review - Not in Narrow Seas by Brian Easton
Max Harris reviews Not in Narrow Seas: The Economic History of Aotearoa New Zealand by Brian Easton. This book is published by Victoria University Press. Audio
Two years with an ancient oak tree
James Canton talks with Kathryn Ryan about the two years he spent visiting and studying an 800 year old oak tree in Essex. Audio
Pacific correspondent Koro Vaka'uta
RNZ Pacific's News Editor speaks to Kathryn about PNG and French Polynesia continuing to struggle with fresh waves of the coronavirus. Audio
Medsalv - recycling medical devices bound for landfill
As the government looks to make producers of certain products responsible for the waste they generate, a Christchurch company is stepping in to save medical devices from landfill. Audio
Crisis-hit Air NZ to dip into huge Government loan
Air New Zealand is about to dip into a huge government loan, after reporting heavy losses yesterday. Audio
Contact tracing report finds stress-testing 'urgently' needed
The long-awaited report into whether our contact tracing is fit for purpose has found strategic and structural planning work lacking, with an urgent need for scenario planning and stress-testing. Audio
Listener feedback on FENZ
Kathryn shares listener feedback on the issue of Fire and Emergency New Zealand's handling of sexual assault and bullying complaints. The Professional Fire Fighters' Union has criticised FENZ Chief… Audio
Dispatches from Elsewhere, John was Trying to Contact Aliens
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about Dispatches from Elsewhere, created by and starring Jason Segel, the interesting true story behind John was Trying to Contact Aliens and… Audio
Where can parents get help if their child's dyslexic?
For most children, learning to read is a challenge. For a small number of children, it can be especially difficult. Carla McNeil is the director of Learning Matters, which helps parents and teachers… Audio
What's behind the NZX outage, and the growth of Sharesies
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to talk about the NZX outage which appears to have been a denial of service attack. Does the NZX have the means to protect itself in the face of a… Audio
Book review - Sisters by Daisy Johnson
Jessie Bray Sharpin reviews Sisters by Daisy Johnson, published by Penguin Random House. Audio
How clean is too clean?
Is our obsession with soap is obstructing the micro biome that keeps us healthy? Specialist in preventive medicine Dr James Hamblin says it maybe time to break the rules of traditional body… Audio
Exams chaos fallout, Tony Abbott's trade role, Proms row
UK correspondent Harriet Line looks at the resignation of the head of the Department for Education following the exam results fiasco earlier this month, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott… Audio