Kathryn Ryan

An Australian education academic says streaming classes by ability level is not the way to go to lift achievement. Audio

Construction cost increases had their second-lowest annual increase on record, according to CoreLogic. Audio

The Justice Ministry is scrambling to fix a litany of failures in the digitisation of the Māori Land Court with a cost blowout three times the original budget.  Audio

Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist in animal welfare, talks with Kathryn about what pets bring to our lives, ahead of National Pet Day later this week. Audio

The markets are a sea of red after the US lays out an extensive tariff regime for the rest of the world.  Audio

Peter updates Kathryn on the latest events in Northland including Whangarei council's fluoride battle, a survey finds one in four road workers are verbally abused every day, water restrictions ease in… Audio

Harry Ricketts reviews The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz by Anne Sebba published by Hachette Audio

There has been some wild weather in the lower North Island this morning - with heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms. Audio

Whip-smart lyrics, intricate layering and heart-thumping rhythm - these are the foundations that make up CHAII, a Persian-Kiwi rapper and producer who's been on the rise for the last five years. Audio

The US tariffs are blowing up markets worldwide and now President Trump is threatening to up the ante with China after it reciprocated tariffs. Audio

A new stocktake from the Ministry for the Environment has found floods are among the most frequent and damaging natural hazards New Zealand faces, but the risk of wildfires is expected to increase… Audio

The Defence Minister discusses the plan for a massive boost in defence spending - up to levels not seen since the early 1990s. Audio

The magnificent new book about huia and the artist who has been painting them for 60 years.  Audio

A hāngī isn't an everyday meal for most people, but Lower Hutt local CJ Collier has set out to make it just that.  Audio

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little.  Audio

The Ngai Tahu court case has concluded with the judge's decision to come and there were 21,334 red light runners detected at just five Christchurch intersections last year. Audio

Joanna Ludbrook from Chicken and Frog Bookshop in Featherston reviews The Paperbark Tree Committee by Karys McEwen published by Text Publishing Audio

Connecting with farmers is one of the attributes Robyn Dynes -- the latest recipient of Lincoln University's prestigious Bledisloe Medal - is most proud of.  Audio

The European Union takes its time to react to Trump's tariffs, seeking unity, France's Le Pen vows to fight court ban on running for president and Hungary pulls out of International Criminal Court.  Audio