Kathryn Ryan
Film and TV reviewer James Croot
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Muppets Now, the first unscripted series and first original series for Disney+. Audio
Tools for reducing anxiety and helping children with wellbeing
As Aucklanders spend their first full day back in alert level 3, and the rest of the country in level 2 anxiety levels among many will be on the rise. Audio
Technology commentator Mark Pesce
Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to talk about some revelations out of this past weekend's DEF CON hacking conference, which took place online and where security researchers revealed… Audio
Book review - How to Be Happy Though Human by Kate Camp
Airini Beautrais reviews How to Be Happy Though Human: New and Selected Poems by Kate Camp. Published by Victoria University Press. Audio
Coral Trimmer - on life, love, and music over 90 years
Coral Trimmer started playing the harmonica 85 years ago. The 90-year-old has played music in bordellos in London, to soldiers in the Middle East - and recently moved home to the Kapiti Coast. Audio
UK correspondent Matthew Parris
UK correspondent Matthew Parris looks at the criticism directed at Sky TV and the BBC for approaching and filming boats filled with migrants hoping to reach the UK. Audio
Supermarkets - queues and restrictions are back
Queues at supermarkets started forming yesterday morning when Covid alert levels changed. Audio
Should the election be delayed?
With Covid-19 back in the community, The leader of the Labour Party Jacinda Ardern is under pressure to change the election date. Audio
How genome testing could help reveal the source of NZ's Covid-19 cases
Scientists are analysing the genome sequence of the four positive Covid-19 cases at the centre of the current community outbreak to potentially identify how and when the outbreak started, as well as… Audio
Rotorua mayor says Covid outbreak impact hitting
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick talks with Kathryn about concerns in her city after the visit from two infected people over the weekend. Audio
Siouxsie Wiles on genome testing for Covid
Science commentator Professor Siouxsie Wiles, head of Bioluminescent Superbugs Lab at the University of Auckland, discusses genome testing for covid and the possibility that the virus came into the… Audio
Funerals and tangi restricted to 10 from midday
Kathryn talks with the President of the Funeral Directors' Association, Gary Taylor. Audio
Aviation sector responds to new alert levels
NZ Aviation Coalition Co-chair Justin Tighe-Umbers and Adrian Littlewood CEO Auckland Airport join Kathryn Ryan. Audio
Cultural inclusivity on and off the field
Moves are underway in some sporting codes to ensure the cultural mix of athletes on teams will be reflected in other roles, including management and coaching. Audio
Resthomes are to go into lockdown for 3 days - effective immediately
Resthomes across the country are to go into lockdown for three days effective immediately. Simon Wallace is the Chief Executive of the Aged Care association. Audio
Auckland Covid testing centres brace for busy day
Two pop-up covid testing centres opened in Auckland a short time ago. One is in the Otara Town Centre carpark, the second at Health New Lynn. Audio
Schools appeal for children to stay at home
With schools across the Auckland region closed for at least three days, teachers and principals are appealing to families to keep their children at home unless absolutely necessary. Audio
Back to Level 3 - impact on Auckland's economy
Auckland businesses are bracing for another hit as the region moves into Level 3 this morning. Audio
GPs prepare for higher volumes of covid testing
As well as community testing stations, GP clinics and surgeries are preparing for higher volumes of testing for Covid 19. Kathryn talks with Warkworth GP and Chair of the NZ Medical Association Dr… Audio
Virus modeler - NZ's Covid strategy is up to the task
The pandemic situation in Victoria shows that a Covid-19 outbreak can escalate from very small numbers initially, an economist is warning. Audio