Kathryn Ryan
CreaTech sector aims to attract business to NZ
"We're open for business" is the message the New Zealand creative production sector is trying to sell around the world. Video, Audio
Freshwater reforms and the challenges ahead
Faced with new freshwater regulations and a looming recession councils and farmers are warning that the changes will be challenging and costly. Audio
Struggling business doubts rent arbitration scheme will help
The owner of a struggling Auckland inner city backpackers says he doubts government funded arbitration will resolve the impasse over rent with his commercial landlord. Audio
The Lovebirds, Space Force, #BlackAF
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about The Lovebirds, the new Netflix film about a film about a couple forced to go on the run after witnessing a murder. Audio
Modern learning environments: how well do children learn?
Senior Researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research, Mohamed Alansari with what parents can expect for their children's learning in modern classroom layouts. Audio
Modern learning environments_ how well do children learn?
Senior Researcher at the New Zealand Council for Educational Research, Mohamed Alansari with what parents can expect for their childrens' learning in modern classroom layouts. Audio
Technology with Peter Griffin
Technology commentator Peter Griffin looks at the issues Facebook is having to grapple with right now. Audio
Book review - Inland by Téa Obreht
Stella Chrysostomou of VOLUME Books reviews Inland by Téa Obreht, published Hachette NZ. Audio
How Portnoy's Complaint changed Australia forever
In 1970 Penguin Books Australia took a radical decision which upturned over seventy years worth of censorship legislation. Audio
UK correspondent Hugo Gye
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about how the UK is moving more slowly than other European nations to lift Covid restrictions, even as it continues to record nearly 2000 new cases of… Audio
Drivers licence boosts former prisoners' job prospects
New research into a free social initiative helping ex prisoners get their drivers licences has found that half have found either fulltime or part-time jobs. Audio
How many SMEs will benefit from rent arbitration plan?
From today, commercial tenants with 20 or fewer employees will be able to access partially funded compulsory arbitration if their landlord won't negotiate a fair rent. Audio
NZ blackcurrants berry good for sports performance
The health benefits of blackcurrants have been studied for years - now New Zealand scientists have found they can improve sports performance. Audio
Karen O'Leary's band releases album for children
Wellington Paranormal's Karen O'Leary plays favourites from 'Better than Normal' her debut album of childrens' songs from her band Fun & Funner. Video, Audio
New music out of Australia
Music commentator Kirsten Johnstone joins Kathryn for a look at some new music from across the Ditch, including Gordi, Miiesha and Flume. Audio
Book review - Justice & Race by Oliver Sutherland
Leilani Tamu reviews Justice & Race by Oliver Sutherland, published by Steele Roberts Aotearoa. Audio
Australia Correspondent - Annike Smethurst
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst joins Kathryn to talk about a proposed cash grant for home renovations that's being welcomed by the building industry, demands for an investigation into the… Audio
NZ Rugby tackles some big challenges
From ripper grade to the All Blacks, what lies ahead for the game of rugby? New Zealand Rugby is in financial crisis, with revenue down dramatically, half its workforce facing job cuts, and players… Audio
Will Covid change the way we move around ?
Will the Covid 19 pandemic change the way we move around? Transport scientist Dr Simon Kingham is the Ministry of Transport Chief Science Advisor, University of Canterbury professor of geography, and… Audio
KiwiSaver annual statements to include projections
KiwiSaver annual statements will be arriving in the mail for members - but they'll contain a little more information this year. Audio