Kathryn Ryan
Drug Foundation proposes overdose prevention centre in Auckland
The NZ Drug Foundation is proposing a trial of an overdose prevention centre in central Auckland, providing a safe, medically-supervised setting for people who are taking drugs. The three year pilot… Audio
Science: Rutherford's birthday, suspect study, space breathing
Science correspondent Allan Blackman wishes Rutherford a happy birthday for yesterday - he'd have been 151. Allan will talk about his achievements - and the things often misattributed to him. He'll… Audio
Global hit computer game from a Hawke's Bay home office
A computer game developer from Hawke's Bay has found massive success on the global sales charts with his new game, Sapiens. David Frampton is the solo developer of Sapiens, which shot to number two on… Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Dance craze songs
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke takes us through the ages with songs that have ended up become dance hits - from the 'Twist' and the 'Hustle' to the 'Macarena' and 'Jerusalema'. What turns a hit song… Audio
Book review: Kiki Man Ray by Mark Braude
Quentin Johnson reviews Kiki Man Ray: Art, Love and Rivalry in 1920s Paris by Mark Braude, published by Two Roads. Audio
Swapping city life for the farm
Packing up their lives and becoming farmers was meant to be fresh start for New Zealand born writer and producer Nicola Harvey and husband Pat. But their move from young, burnt-out Sydney… Audio
Australia: Teacher's Pet conviction, Crikey gets sued, nurses shortage
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at the conviction for Chris Dawson in the so-called Teacher's Pet murder; why a news outlet dared Lachlan Murdoch to sue it (and is now being sued)...and… Audio
New study finds stroke survivors want more guidance on sex & intimacy
A new study has found stroke survivors want more information about sex and intimacy as part of their recovery - but rarely receive it. Over 9,500 strokes are experienced by New Zealanders each year… Audio
Midwives take government to court over pay and conditions
Midwives are taking legal action against the government over fair pay and conditions - again. The College of Midwives has this morning filed a class action in the High Court against the Ministry of… Audio
Media Commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew looks at the Google deal for NZ media collective, Sky back in the black, and the fascinating Crikey v Lachlan Murdoch stoush. Audio
Denis Dwyer on New Zealand rugby's 'grand old man' Billy
He's described as the "grand old man of New Zealand rugby", now the life and legendary status of Billy Wallace has been detailed in a new book by author Denis Dwyer. A member of the The Original All… Audio
Business Commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick talks to Kathryn about why the announcement by Qantas that it is going to fly direct to New York from Auckland represents a serious competitive threat to Air NZ. Also why coal-fired… Audio
Book review - The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
Catriona Ferguson reviews The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell, published by Tinder Press Audio
Unravelling the mystery and history of Charlotte Badger
Not much is certain about the life of Charlotte Badger, one of the first Pakeha women to live in New Zealand, but many stories have been woven about her over two centuries. A young Charlotte was… Audio
US correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
The US President is offering some student loan leeway with his administration announcing it will forgive up to $10,000 for most borrowers ($20,000 for some who were low-income students). This comes… Audio
Kiwi Petra Straight on the plight of Ukraine's children
In the past week Ukraine has marked two significant events - 31 years of independence, and six months of holding off an invasion by its giant neighbour. It's a conflict that's had an enormous cost in… Audio
UK moves to allow gene-edited crops for first time
The UK government is working to change the law on gene-edited food, allowing it to be sold in the country for the first time. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, being introduced to… Audio
Body camera trial to protect frontline supermarket staff
Countdown supermarkets is considering trialling the use of body cameras for some staff in a bid to address chronic verbal abuse directed at staff and as physical assaults become more common. Body… Audio
Urban issues with Bill McKay : city cable cars
Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland. Audio
Fakeaways - easy recipes for getting your fix at home
Hamilton food blogger Kathrine Lynch shares budget meal ideas on her website The Daily Menu. She shares three quick, low-cost recipes for taking care of your takeaway cravings. Audio