Kathryn Ryan

The Commonwealth Games are underway, but will it truly capture the public's imagination? Sam Ackerman joins us to look at why some feel the shine is coming off the Games, as well as the latest… Audio

Freshly remastered and sounding better than ever, Safe As Milk was the first studio album by Californian musical auteur Captan Beefheart (Don Van Vliet). We'll hear two key tracks from that today… Audio

Martene McCaffrey of Unity Books Auckland reviews Joan by Katherine Chen, published by Hodder Martene says Chen's Joan is a retelling of a familiar figure in European history. The novel is a… Audio

A thoroughly modern Cinderella centred around a quest for identity, true love and the courage to be yourself is being staged by the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company. Cinderella is the company's first… Audio

Susana Lei'ataua, RNZ Pacific's news editor, has the latest from the Pacific, including the election in Papua New Guinea, Samoa opening its border for the first time on Monday, and Pacific… Audio

If you've ever thought about a return to the netball court, but worry about spraining an ankle or not being fit enough - walking netball could be for you. Also known as "low impact netball" - it's the… Video, Audio

There's been a breakthrough in the way antenatal steroids are used to help preterm babies develop their lungs in the womb. A new study suggests using lower steroid doses will improve babies' lung… Audio

Five months out from a deadline to centralise, concern the new single-entity mega polytec won't get over the line without massive staff cuts. Te Pukenga - the New Zealand Institute of Skills and… Audio

Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch is along to review When the Cows Come Home (NZIFF), The Quiet Girl (cinemas) and a new local children's series Te Pamu Kumara (Maori+), the first drama for kids… Audio

Mother-daughter duo Robyn and Molly Fausett have collaborated on writing a guide to raising teenagers, their book is called The Kids Will Be All Right. Robyn is a nurse and educator and is a programme… Audio

Tech commentator Paul Matthew looks at Big Tech's attempt to tackle a new foe: the humble leap second. Why are they trying to dump it, why does it frequently cause chaos and really, does a second here… Audio

David Hill reviews Vienna Behind the Facade by Jennifer Haworth, published by Quentin Wilson Publishing. Audio

Jessica Hansell, best known by her rap nickname Coco Solid, is one of Aotearoa's most impressive artists. She's a writer, poet, musician, multimedia artist, creator of cult Maori cartoon Aroha Bridge… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn with an update on the leadership contest between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, a dramatic debate between the pair that was interrupted by the fainting of TV… Audio

International hackers are increasingly turning their attention to hospitals and manufacturers of medical devices, attacks that not only cost them ransom money, but also jeopardise patient privacy and… Audio

Granting personhood to oceans via a universal declaration of rights for oceans is seen by some as the only hope of saving them from further exploitation. Washington DC based expat Lelei LeLaulu, was… Audio

A petition for more inclusive public services will be the subject of a one-hour special Parliamentary debate tomorrow. The campaign, run by the Citizens Advice Bureau, calls for government services to… Audio