Kathryn Ryan
Consumer news: Credit card rewards plummet
Credit card rewards have begun plummeting, and the reason may not be what you'd expect. Consumer NZ's head of communications and campaigns Gemma Rasmussen joins Kathryn to explain. Audio
Money expert Liz Koh : Age gap couples and managing finances
When there is a large age gap between two people in a relationship, Liz Koh outlines a number of issues that arise when considering long term financial planning and how they can be resolved.
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Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson : Elon Musk and Twitter
Rebecca Stevenson talks to Kathryn about Elon Musk and Twitter, including the federal investigation over his conduct in his takeover deal for the firm. Audio
Inflation higher than expected
Consumer prices rose 2.2 per cent in the three months ended September - well above expectation. RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford joins Kathryn to discuss the latest figures. Audio
All's Well That Ends Well? Reprieve for Shakespeare programme
The government says it wants the Shakespeare in schools programme to continue, after its funding was cut by Creative New Zealand. RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher talks to Kathryn with the… Audio
Book review: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Carole Beu of the Women's Bookshop in Ponsonby reviews Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, published by Faber. Audio
'Everyone’s got a theory'
Dan Schreiber has made a career of combining quirky facts with comedy. He's a Q.I 'elf' - part of the team of researchers behind the popular quiz show Q.I, co-hosts a spinoff podcast called No Such… Audio
US correspondent Ron Elving
US correspondent Ron Elving says with the US elections being held next month, voting processes are under stress and scrutiny. This amid a backdrop of inflation running hot, interest rates continuing… Audio
What's really happening with whitebait?
It's been a tough season for many whitebaiters - some say it's been one of the worst they can remember. NIWA freshwater ecologist Mike Hickford and DOC's Director Aquatic Kirsty Knowles join Kathryn… Audio
Changes to ADHD care overdue as more adults diagnosed
Changes to ADHD care under consideration by health officials are long overdue and will benefit a growing number of adults being diagnosed with the condition. Kathryn talks with ADHD NZ Chair Darrin… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy has an update on incoming flights of bar-tailed godwits, arriving on our shores from Alaska.
He also explores a remarkable new decision from the Supreme Court on the place of tikanga in New… Audio
The Food Saver's A-Z : waste hacks, storage tips, swaps and shortcuts
Kathryn speaks to Alex Elliott-Howery, one half of the Cornersmith cafe and cooking school in Sydney, which she runs with her longtime friend Jaimee Edwards. The Food Saver's A-Z: The essential… Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Liam Hehir
Gareth Hughes is a former Green MP and now works for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member. Audio
Book review: The Axeman's Carnival by Catherine Chidgey
David Hill reviews The Axeman's Carnival by Catherine Chidgey, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press Audio
Kevin Iro - from league champion to ocean champion
Former Kiwi rugby league star Kevin Iro has gone from sports champion to ocean champion. After an exceptional 14 year professional and international sporting career Iro moved to the Cook Islands where… Audio
Europe: Italian coalition's cracks, Russian war recruits killed, Slovakia gay bar shooting
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the difficulties facing Italy's coalition of far-right and rightwing parties just weeks after winning elections. The death toll from an… Audio
Tips for employers: how to recruit in a tight labour market
Data from the online job marketplace SEEK suggests employers can boost their chances of locking in the right person for the job by making some simple adjustments to the recruitment process. SEEK NZ… Audio
Does our EV charging network need powering up?
If the government's zero emissions target is to be met - we'll need another 1.5m low emission cars on our roads in the next 13 years. So is our charging infrastructure up to the job? Kathryn talks… Audio
Truss troubles: UK PM's leadership already in jeopardy?
It's been a rough weekend for UK Prime Minister Liz Truss. Kathryn speaks with Westminster correspondent Hugo Gye. Audio
RNZ Music Pocket Edition: 13 October 2022
In this week's Pocket Edition with Maggie Tweedie, Coburg jazz funk outfit Surprise Chef dive into their D.I.Y recording process, American Rockstar Jack White talks about his evolution as a live… Audio