Kathryn Ryan
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger and Queen Elizabeth II
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger met the Queen on several occasion both as a minister in Robert Muldoon's government and later as Prime Minister. Audio
Former PM Helen Clark reflects on the passing of the Queen
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark met the Queen many times in her time as 37th prime minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008. Audio
Christopher Luxon on the Queen's death
National party leader Christopher Luxon tells Kathryn he remembers first seeing the queen as a three year old when she visited for the Commonwealth Games in Christchurch. Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
The Prime Minister delivers a speech following the passing of the Queen, and releases details about the next steps. There will be a memorial in the United Kingdom, followed by another in New Zealand… Audio
UK correspondent Matthew Parris
UK correspondent Matthew Parris reflects on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and looks to the reign of King Charles III. Audio
Police illegally photographing youth, Maori
A report just issued by the privacy watchdog and the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found police are routinely and illegally photographing and videoing children and adults. That's just one… Audio
Inflation and its impact on retirement savings
A new report out this morning from Massey's New Zealand Financial Education and Research Centre - finds inflation is becoming a significant factor for superannuitants and those planning for their… Audio
Taking lessons from the military into the workplace
Dr Sydney Savion used her experience of more than 20 years in the US military to form a successful career as a corporate executive. Dr Savion is a behavioral scientist who has forged a career helping… Audio
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson: 'quiet quitting'
Is quiet quitting a new trend at the workplace? Or are employees just putting their well-being first? Rebecca Stevenson, senior writer at interest.co.nz explains the new phenomenon, as well as the… Audio
Book review - Dr B by Daniel Birnbaum
Rob Kelly reviews Dr B by Daniel Birnbaum, published by 4th Estate Audio
The couple helping Rotorua's Fordlands community to thrive
Maraea and Kristian Pomana are part of the backbone of the Fordlands Community Centre. The organisation is in the heart of the Rotorua suburb which has long established high unemployment and poverty… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
America is experiencing an unprecedented moment in which two men are simultaneously claiming to be its president. While Joe Biden has a legitimate claim to the office, Donald Trump has the support of… Audio
Wellington mayoralty race heating up
With less than a month until voting closes for local body elections, we take a look at who is in the running for the mayoralty in Wellington. With nine candidates vying to become mayor, three main… Audio
Spring cold snap: Snow, ice, winds
Spring is here - apparently - and along with it a massive cold snap. Snow has closed roads in both islands overnight. The Desert Road remains closed between Waiouru and Rangipo, as is the Napier-Taupo… Audio
Liz Truss to replace ousted Boris Johnson as PM
The UK has a new prime minister; Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. She has been selected by the Conservative Party membership, and she will formally take the role in a ceremony at the Queen's Balmoral… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kathryn goes off the beaten track on Waiheke Island, gets an update about Lucky the kereru, and gives a tribute to whale expert Ramari Stewart, who has been recognised for her contributions to both… Audio
Vince: the award-winning vegetable-based mince
A small Northland food company is winning awards for Vince – a plant-based mince product made with 500 grams of dehydrated vegetables per pack. Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Ben Thomas
Our political commentators discuss the government's Kiwisaver tax u-turn, the cost of living payment, Luxon ruling out a Freedoms NZ coalition, and the Greens co-leadership. Gareth Hughes is a former… Audio
Book review: Arms & Legs by Chloe Lane
Ray Shipley from Scorpio Books in Christchurch reviews Arms & Legs by Chloe Lane, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press Audio
