Kathryn Ryan

If you feel like your attention span has reduced in recent years, you're not alone. Cognitive psychologist and professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine, Dr Gloria Mark has been… Audio

UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about the pressure PM Rishi Sunak is under over the tax affairs of Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi. Audio

Forest and Bird wants Auckland's Muriwai Beach to close to vehicles to protect precious native species and fragile ecosystems. The organisation would also like to see the Land Transport Act's… Audio, Gallery

There are serious concerns for the wellbeing of people with dementia being unable to access adequate care right now - let alone be safely catered for in the next few years. Dementia NZ says the… Audio

Science commentator Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about a new study that's challenging the inevitability of aging. Boston scientists have found how to reverse age decline in mice. He'll also… Audio

RNZ Political editor Jane Patterson Audio

Ann-Marie Bird set up in business when long-term chronic illness prevented her from doing what she loves: reading. Ann-Marie was diagnosed with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome five years ago. A former… Audio

Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan joins Kathryn to play a track from Phoebe Bridgers, who's headlining Auckland's Laneway Festival this weekend. She'll also preview a new album from Kiwi band The Veils… Audio

Kathryn speaks with RNZ Otago reporter Tess Brunton about the controversial changes to Dunedin Hospital, with a reduction in beds, operating theatres and space for staff to work. She'll also talk… Audio

Louise O'Brien reviews three of her favourite books from last year: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell, published by Tinder Press; Eden by Jim Crace published by Picador and The Trees by… Audio

Conn Iggulden has written many historical fiction books set in the ancient world. His latest book, Lion is set in and follows the fortunes of Pericles, a famous statesman of Athens. Other works… Audio

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to preview inflation figures out this week - has it peaked? Debate over Australia Day continues, with some choosing to forgo observing the public… Audio

Oil from manuka trees grown in East Cape is being used to develop treatments for skin infections that are usually only cured by antibiotics. Manuka was used as a traditional medicine by Maori, and in… Audio

Some economists are picking inflation is at its crest, and with an easing in price rises expected this year, albeit amid the prospect of further interest rate rises and an economic recession. The… Audio

Steve talks to Kathryn about the Football Ferns recent tests against the United States, All Whites striker Chris Wood's move from Newcastle to Nottingham Forest, New Zealand's last World Rugby sevens… Audio

Landscape designer and gardener Xanthe White talks to Kathryn about how to deal with excess water in the garden given our rainy summer Audio

Three NZ businesses to watch in 2023 that Rebecca says are thriving and striving in three very competitive markets; baby food, bread, and appliances, while against a backdrop of economic uncertainty… Audio

How Te Puwaha - the Whanganui Port Revitalisation project was almost canned. New Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe is warning of an imminent large rates rise, and the new P8A Poseidon lands at Ohakea. Audio

David Hill reviews three of his favourite books from last year: Atua by Gavin Bishop, published by Penguin; Winter Time by Laurence Fearnley, published by Penguin and Roderick Finlayson: A Man from… Audio