Kathryn Ryan
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Which magazines from the Bauer stable will survive, and with which talent? Audio
Bold or bonkers? Doing business in uncertain times
It takes courage to re-brand and re-launch a 30-year-old business, and common sense would tell you that in hard economic times, or in the middle of a pandemic it's quite possibly a bad idea. But… Audio
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Rebecca talks to Kathryn about why having less money can be expensive. Audio
More allegations against MP Andrew Falloon
More allegations about the National party MP Andrew Falloon have emerged. The MP for Rangitata resigned from Parliament this morning, effective immediately, following revelations he sent an indecent… Audio
Book review - The Constant Rabbit by Jasper Fforde
Louise O'Brien reviews The Constant Rabbit by Jasper Fforde. Published by Hachette NZ. Audio
Author Max Brooks on zombies, Yeti and disaster preparedness
Max Brooks has published three zombie-themed books, including the hugely successful World War Z - where a highly infectious virus breaks out in China and sweeps the globe, turning humans into… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Covid resurgence in the US and the President's refusal to address the gravity of the situation. Audio
Paracetamol: calls to spring-clean stockpiles at home
Calls for a spring-clean of medicine cabinets following new studies revealing both stockpiling of paracetamol in our homes, and the nature of calls to the National Poisons Centre. The majority of… Audio
Diversity of athletes not reflected in sports management
Researchers are calling for the cultural and ethnic diversity of athletes to be reflected in management and governance roles of all sporting codes An AUT study in conjunction with NZ and Auckland… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
World walker Paul Salopek has just finished crossing India, which is in the grip of the worst water crisis in its history. Also in Kennedy's sights this morning are the Supreme Court's decision on… Audio
Raw Glory: seven cakes for seven sisters
When Mashal Butler first tried a raw, vegan cake, she wasn't impressed ... but she was intrigued by their potential. Now Mashal and her husband Kurt run the Auckland dessert company Raw Glory. The… Audio, Gallery
Politics with Trish Sherson and Neale Jones
Neale,Trish and Kathryn talk about what has been an incredibly busy fortnight in politics, with Judith Collins now at the helm of the National Party amid a flurry of resignations and reshuffling. Also… Audio
Book Review - Remain Silent: (Manon Bradshaw, Book 3)
Remain Silent: (Manon Bradshaw, Book 3) by Susie Steiner Published by: HarperCollins RRP: $35.00 Reviewed by Laura Caygill. Audio
Restoring through lockdown
While lockdown has been a period of downtime for some, woodworker and restorer William Cottrell has been hard at work restoring a native wood sideboard from 19th century Aotearoa. It's just as well he… Audio, Gallery
Europe Correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the first in-person meeting for EU leaders since the Covid-crisis began, which has failed to reach agreement on a financial recovery… Audio
Is social media the right place to combat racism?
Social media has become a go-to platform for getting your marketing message across, but new research suggests it also has the power to significantly undermine it. Auckland University of Technology Dr… Audio
The Warehouse announces job losses and store closures
Union delegates representing Warehouse employees say the retail giant has used Covid-19 to justify decisions that will leave hundreds of workers without jobs and thousands more with significant… Audio
Will Auckland's water woes affect Waikato food producers
Waikato farmers and horticulturalists fear Auckland's water shortage will ultimately divert resources away from their operations and affect food supplies. The Government has fast-tracked Watercare… Audio
Film and TV reviewer James Croot
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to share some of his picks from this year's NZIFF including: Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets; Fritzi - A Revolutionary Tale, The Kingmaker, The Truth, True… Audio
Careers advice for young people - and their parents
How do you figure out what sort of career to work towards? How do you know what to study to get there? And what if you choose a course or job you don't like? Self-knowledge is the best prerequisite… Audio