Kathryn Ryan
Improve your attention span - in a world of endless emails, notifications & distractions
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 Matthew Dathan
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
Should cars be banned on beaches to protect native species?
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
Dementia care buckling under the pressure with cases on the rise
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
Benjamin Button mice, tasty chocolate, Milky Way majesty
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
Books for Less: second hand books, delivered to your door
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 With Charlotte Ryan
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
Around the Motu: Tess Brunton in Otago
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
Book review: Three of the best from 2022: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell, Eden by Jim Crace and The Trees by Percival Everett
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
A journey into the ancient world with bestselling author, Conn Iggulden
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: Inflation, controversial holiday, Qantas woes
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
'Liquid gold': East Cape's mānuka oil and the company driving research into it
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
CPI - inflation may ease, but cost of living still too high
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
Sports-chat with Steve Holloway
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
Gardening in the rain and the dry months
Landscape designer and gardener Xanthe White talks to Kathryn about how to deal with excess water in the garden given our rainy summer Audio
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
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
Around the motu : Jacob McSweeny in Whanganui
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
Book review - Three of the best from 2022: Atua by Gavin Bishop; Winter Time by Laurence Fearnley, and Roderick Finlayson: A Man from Another World by Roger Hickin
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