Kathryn Ryan

It starts with a chat to a mysterious stranger at a beach bar in Mexico - and leads to a big case of mistaken identity thanks to a fedora with a faded pink feather. Kiwi Nick Davies has just released… Audio

First it was chickens, now music correspondent Ian Chapman gets downright catty with his choice of music today - with some classical cats, feline fusion and mouser metal. Ian Chapman is a Senior… Audio

Robin talks to Kathryn about the Ministry of Health's response to new research which accuses authorities of a long-standing campaign to silence evidence about the health impacts of dioxin emissions… Audio

Cynthia Morahan reviews Dirty Laundry by Disha Bose, published by Penguin Random House Audio

Long before the misdeeds of Anna Sorokin, Bernie Madoff and the Tinder Swindler came to light, a man named Albert Rosenberg was perfecting the art of the con.  Audio

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about the review into Hillsong Pentecostal Church spending, after an independent MP used parliamentary privilege to level allegations… Audio

Prefabricated homes are often touted as a solution for producing more homes. So what role can they have in emergencies, and more broadly, what potential does prefabrication have for the construction… Audio

The latest IPCC report warns the world is likely to have warmed by 1.5 Celcius by the time the next report is released in 2030. While climate officials warn how far off-track we are, the report… Audio

As other countries move to restrict access to opioid drugs, New Zealand regulators have loosened the rules on how much can be prescribed at once. An amendment in November to the Misuse of Drugs… Audio

Steve looks at the recent success of the The Black Caps and Kane Williamson's contribution, the Crusaders beating the Blues and he looks ahead to the All Whites two home games this week. Also Kiwi… Audio

Landscape designer and gardener Xanthe White talks to Kathryn about why wood is one of our most valuable resources when developing healthy gardens. She explains why it is particularly useful in… Audio

Rebecca looks at the OECD's new global economic outlook which says central banks shouldn't be distracted by weaknesses in banking and financial systems or economic recovery, and monetary policy needs… Audio

An earthquake swarm in Kawerau over the weekend has lots of people rattled with over 600 earthquakes recorded on Saturday and Sunday. The Ohiwa Harbour has an oversupply of starfish, that is wiping… Audio

Ralph McAllister reviews The New Life by Tom Crewe, published by Chatto. Audio

Whether it is extreme flooding in the north and east, or drought in parts of the south - water has been a key focus around the country in recent times. Award-winning independent journalist and author… Audio

The spotlight is on the banking sector after the failure of California based lender, Silicon Valley Bank, which regulators have intervened to take control of. Former President, Donald Trump is… Audio

The vulnerability of the country's communications systems were exposed in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, as much of the badly-hit east coast was left incommunicado for days. In an era where so… Audio

Age Concern Rotorua sees first hand the desperation of many retirees and elderly trying to survive on superannuation, and their struggle to afford rent and groceries. The charity has commissioned the… Audio