Kathryn Ryan
Are we putting too much trust in smart technology ?
A new survey finds that New Zealand households are embracing wireless devices such as Google Home, robot vaccum cleaners and smart fridges, but almost one in five households do not take any security… Audio
Amazing ancient Moa find in Central Otago
Moa footprints, that are likely the oldest record of the giant birds ever documented, have been disovered for the first time in the South Island. Thought to be millions of years old , the prints were… Audio, Gallery
Arts with Courtney Johnson
Arts correspondent Courtney Johnston joins Kathryn to talk about how the first image captured of a black hole connects to an exhibition in Wellington at the moment, a heads up on the Auckland Art Fair… Audio, Gallery
Rowing solo - Isaac Giesen
26 year old Isaac Giesen is all about rowing solo, so you don't have to. Known as 'the blue rower' he became the first New Zealander to row the Atlantic solo to raise awareness about depression. Audio, Gallery
Music with Charlotte Ryan
Music reviewer Charlotte Ryan has a tribute to Notre Dame and a nod to Avantdale Bowling Club, which won last night's Taite Music Prize. Audio
Book review - The Strawberry Thief
Gina Rogers reviews The Strawberry Thief by Joanne Harris - a new novel from the author of Chocolat. Audio
China: Has the sleeping giant woken up?
The rapid growth of China and its rise to near-superpower status is something many countries in the West are wrestling with. 40 years ago, as it struggled to recover from the Cultural Revolution, it… Audio
News Corp hits back and what to do with a terrorist's children?
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to look at the speech News Corp CEO Robert Thomson gave last night slamming the New York Times' recent 20,000-word investigation into the Murdoch… Audio
New treatments funded for people with haemophilia
People with haemophilia will soon have access to new therapies funded by Pharmac which will drastically change the way the bleeding disorders are treated. The long-acting treatments being funded from… Audio
Innovative incubators wanted: New plans to rev Kiwi start-ups
Callaghan Innovation is launching Scale-Up New Zealand - a free online platform that will help showcase New Zealand's innovative businesses. Callaghan's General Manager Erica Lloyd joins Kathryn to… Audio
Domestic violence awareness roadtrip - born out of tragedy
David White's daughter Helen Meads was murdered by her husband a decade ago. In his daughter's memory, he is travelling the country to raise awareness of domestic violence. David White's campaign Harm… Audio
Senior drs would be "sympathetic" to Waikato DHB intervention
The Waikato District Health Board has been given notice by the Health Minister David Clark it could be sacked and replaced with a commissioner if its performance doesn't improve. It has two weeks… Audio
Pacific women film makers on their new feature 'Vai'
Two women from a group of nine Pacific film makers talk about a new feature movie exploring the reality of Pacific women through one life. Audio
Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy
Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy spoke to Kathryn Ryan. Audio
Pacific Island tax havens in the spotlight
A spotlight on the super rich shopping for passports in the Pacific Islands, and what it means for international efforts to combat tax evasion. Audio
Live from Te Matatini with Justine Murray
Kathryn Ryan and RNZ's Te Ahi Kaa presenter Justine Murray check in from Te Matatini, held every two years and showcasing the best kapa haka performances from around Aotearoa, this year being staged… Audio
Pasifika careers limited by racism in NZ
The careers of Samoan people in New Zealand are being limited by racism and cultural misunderstanding, a researcher says. Audio
Viewing with Tamar Munch
Tamar Munch has been watching True Detective season 3 (on Soho and Neon), and local "slow tv" show Go South which aired last Saturday on Prime TV, chronicling the vast overland route from Auckland to… Audio
Count on it: kids can love maths
What does mathematics look like in your daily life? Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Education at Massey University Dr Jodie Hunter talks to Kathryn Ryan about how parents can help their children… Audio
New Technology
Technology commentator Sarah Putt on DNA as a crime fighting tool under review; the internet destroying political models too - how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is using social media to transform US… Audio