Kathryn Ryan

Book Review - Girl by Edna O'Brien Audio

Rais Bhuiyan was the victim of a hate crime, ten days after the 9/11 attacked. The Bangladeshi-American muslim who was working behind the counter in a convenience store in Texas when he was shot in… Audio

Washington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith joins Kathryn to discuss the backlash Donald Trump is facing from his Republican allies over his decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria… Audio

Used by the FBI among others, STRmix™ is helping to crack many crimes that were previously thought to be too complex to solve using DNA evidence. The sophisticated forensic software has been used… Audio

The government says consumers will benefit from changes to the electricity market in the wake of its response to the Electricity Price Review. 20 of the Review's recommendations are set to be… Audio

NZTA director of regional relationships Ross I'Anson updates Kathryn Ryan on the storm which has closed roads, caused floods, and brought down trees and power lines overnight in the Auckland… Audio

Kennedy has been in Gisborne for the Tuia 250 Cook commemorations and talks to Kathryn about the arrival of the three double-hulled waka on Saturday, and aspects of the new Tupapa Trail. He checks in… Audio, Gallery

When food-lovers Andrea Lo Vetere and Sara Mutande moved to New Zealand, they become passionate about camping. But one night, eating prepackaged food on the Routeburn Track, the couple (who are from… Audio, Gallery

Stephen Mills and Matthew Hooton chat to Kathryn about Shane Jones' comments at the forestry conference, and the Prime Minister's rebuke of him. Also discusson about moving the Ports of Auckland. Audio

Harry Broad reviews Wildlife of Aotearoa by Gavin Bishop, which is published by Penguin Random House. Audio

Kathryn Ryan speaks with one of Canada's leading animal rights lawyers, who has worked to protect animals for over a decade, exposing hidden animal suffering and affecting policy changes. Camille… Audio

Seamus talks to Kathryn about the muddying of the waters as the Brexit process enters a crucial phase. Audio

The government's recent announcement that NZ history will be have to be taught in school, addresses the anomaly that saw this country one of few in the world that hasn't had its own history as a… Audio

Zero and low interest loan schemes to help pay for household expenses are being asked for and now offered to people in parts of the South Island for the first time, who might otherwise resort to… Audio

Otago advocates for tenants are calling for the rental industry to be regulated further, with unscrupulous property managers made to sit a test or get a proper licence. Audio

With the Rugby World Cup, halfway through group play, Brendan looks at how things and shaping up and whether it is too early to pick a winner just yet? Audio

The Beatles final album 'Abbey Road' turns 50 this year, and gets the deluxe reissue treatment, plus new music from Tiny Ruins and Angel Olsen. Audio

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Tilly Lloyd from Unity Books reviews Year of the Monkey by Patti Smith, which is published by Bloomsbury.

Following a run of New Year's concerts, Patti Smith finds herself… Audio

In Truth: A Brief History of Lies, Deception and Total Bullsh*t, Tom Phillips, author and independent fact checker looks at the ingenious ways, throughout history, humans have managed to avoid telling… Audio