Kathryn Ryan
World Cup news runneth over
Media commentator Gavin Ellis asks when is enough, enough? Was 40 pages of Cricket World Cup previewing at the weekend really necessary? Audio
Ariana Tikao brings mana wahine to the stage
The stories of a prominent Ngāi Tahu storyteller and leader from the 19th century, Teone Taare Tikao are being brought to life on stage by one of his descendants. Audio
Taranaki farming couple beats ANZ in court
Business commentator Rod Oram reports on the significant victory Bill and Sharon Coomey achieved against ANZ in the Court of Appeal after a five year fight over an interest rate swap, AMP has called… Audio
Book review - A Constant Hum by Alice Bishop
Jessie Bray Sharpin reviews A Constant Hum by Alice Bishop, which is published by Text Publishing. Audio
Dunedin's Baldwin Street no longer world's steepest
Dunedin's Baldwin Street has lost its title as steepest street in the world.The Guinness Book of World Records has just announced that Ffordd Pen Llech in the small town of Harlech in Wales holds the… Audio
Brain rules for living and ageing well - John Medina
Developmental molecular biologist John Medina has the low down on how our brains work and why we should redesign our schools and workplaces to match. He also has tips for ageing well. Audio
Trump's attack on minority Congresswomen
US correspondent Susan Milligan reports on President Donald Trump's direction to four minority, female members of Congress that they should "go back to where they came from" - places he described as… Audio
Farming the open ocean. The new blue economy
As a result of growing demand and because of climate change, a shift is taking place in aquaculture from farming in sheltered waterways, to out in the open seas. Audio
UK medical cannabis expert wants Kiwi doctors upskilled
The UK neurologist who will advise NZ doctors on prescribing medicinal cannabis, professor Mike Barnes is calling on the profession here to get itself ready to prescribe the drug. Audio
Following McCahon to the Far North
Kennedy Warne has been following Colin McCahon to the Far North - it's 100 years since the legendary New Zealand artist was born. What drew him to the landscapes of Northland? Audio
Weed eating: Frittata with Stinging Nettle
Cornelia Holten operates family business KoruKai at Pigeon Bay on the Banks Peninsula. From here she runs workshops in organic gardening, edible weeds and fermented foods, and grows 80 different herbs… Audio, Gallery
Politics with Stephen Mills and Trish Sherson
Political commentators Stephen Mills and Trish Sherson join Kathryn to talk about the government's plans to get more people into EVs - how important is climate change going to be in next year's… Audio
Book review - Marilyn Waring: The Political Years
Jonathan West reviews Marilyn Waring: The Political Years, the autobiographical account of Waring's unprecedented parliamentary career. This book is published by Bridget Williams Books. Audio
Elizabeth Economy: China under Xi Jinping
Dr Elizabeth Economy is an author and academic specialising in China's domestic and foreign policy, named by Politico Magazine as one of the '10 Names That Matter on China Policy'. The director for… Audio
Iran crisis explained and Dubai princess in hiding
Middle East correspondent, Sebastian Usher looks at the escalating crisis with Iran - is it edging closer to conflict? Dubai's Princess Haya is in hiding in London, reportedly in 'fear for her life'… Audio
Ross Asset Management investors eye ANZ claim
Investors in New Zealand's biggest ponzi scheme expect more to join their ranks in taking legal action against ANZ bank. 700 clients were defrauded of more than $115m they had invested in Ross Asset… Audio
Early childhood teacher shortage bites
Parents may end up footing a higher bill for childcare as a shortage of teachers in the sector stretches on. Some centres are forking out nearly double the average hourly wage on relief teachers… Audio
Finding peace under Camino Skies
What happens when you take six pilgrims from New Zealand and Australia and film them walking 800 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago? You get a great film that documents six very personal, and often… Audio, Gallery
Asia second trade war & Hong Kong protests
Asia correspondent Ed White with the latest from Hong Kong as weeks of protests continue and a serious dispute is brewing between Japan and South Korea with its roots in Japan's treatment of South… Audio
Driving youth into employment: more money needed
Some rural mayors and city councillors are calling for a big increase in funding for a scheme to help young people become more employable by learning to drive. Audio