Kathryn Ryan

New Zealand's biggest construction company Fletcher Building has announced further losses of over $660 million - more than four times what was projected in October. Audio

Fielding native William 'Waiirua' Cribb captured social media audiences this year with his futuristic eyewear, catchy catchphrases and distinctive dance moves. Video, Audio

Wellington chamber choir Nota Bene make magic in our Wellington studio. Video, Audio

Fausto Mottalini made the news a couple of years ago as the only resident of a tiny Italian hamlet. Auckland artist Josephine Sharp read an article about him and wrote him a letter. Now they're… Audio, Gallery

Kennedy Warne, Te Radar, Irene Pink and Grant Smithies help us bid farewell to the year, by reflecting on the best, worst and funniest stories of 2017. Nota Bene performs Christmas songs. Audio

It's been tough, but after much deliberation, Jeremy Taylor brings us his musical picks of the year. Video, Audio

Portia Woodman was part of the World Cup-winning Black Ferns and player of the year at the World Rugby Awards. She talks to Kathryn Ryan about her busy year on the field, and where she sees the game… Audio

When Lou Te Keeti won 10.3 million dollars in the Lotto Powerball this year, he made a couple of unlikely decisions - one was to go public, and the other was to stay put. There have been no lavish… Audio

A couple of years ago, 20 year old Ezekiel (Zeke) Raui met Barack Obama. Next year he'll meet the queen to receive an award for his work in leadership and mental health. Audio

Siouxsie Wiles, Rod Oram, Gavin Ellis and Lara Strongman look back at some of the biggest stories of 2017 in the media, science, business and entertainment fields. Audio

Drug and alcohol related crimes in Samoa are gradually decreasing since the introduction of Samoa's Alcohol and Drug Court says Supreme Court Judge. Audio

A few months ago, Grant Smithies mouthed off on air about how crap most recent Australian bands were and RNZ listeners were quick to respond. Today he plays four ripper Australian bands. Video, Audio

New Zealanders talk about why they're choosing to learn more about Chinese language and culture. Video, Audio, Gallery

A thorough debrief of media coverage before, during and after the election, that ended in speculation fatigue, and the small island of serenity at the the BBC called "slow TV". Gavin Ellis is a media… Audio

With her two sisters, writer and photographer Kelly Wilson made wild Kaimanawa horses a household name via the TV series Keeping up with the Kaimanawas. She says it's time the Australian public began… Audio, Gallery

Business Commentator, Rod Oram talks to Kathryn Ryan about Fonterra's year-end results, and its CEO's big pay packet as well as Fletcher Building calling in the auditors to look at its four most… Audio

Human Anatomy - Stereoscopic Images Of Medical Specimens is reviewed by Niki Ward from Ekor Books. Audio

A skipping rope can help people re-learn the 'primal skill' of running without shoes, says Ted McDonald, aka Barefoot Ted. Video, Audio

Susan Milligan talks to Kathryn Ryan about President Trump's war of words with North Korea, kneeling for NFL, and health care. Audio