Kathryn Ryan
Economy contracts: GDP down by 0.2 %
It's official - the economy has contracted. Gross Domestic Product fell 0.2 percent in the March 2022 quarter, according to the latest data from Stats NZ, just released. This compares with a rise of… Audio
Book review: Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Louise O'Brien reviews Horse by Geraldine Brooks, published by Hachette NZ. Audio
Tanya Bottomley: 600 kms, 26 days unsupported from Fiordland to Oamaru
Dropped off by helicopter into remote Fiordland, Tanya Bottomley embarked on a 600 kilometre journey to traverse the 45th Parallel, from Caswell Sound to the beaches of Oamaru. Starting at the end of… Audio
UK: Deportation plan grounded, Northern Ireland Protocol, Banks loses
UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to look at why the government's plans to send asylum seekers to central Africa were thwarted at the last minute, the EU is launching legal action against… Audio
Unexpected "swarm" of marine life found beneath Antarctic ice
An unexpected "swarm" of marine life has been found in a newly explored Antarctic river deep beneath the ice. A team of scientists from Victoria University, NIWA, and GNS made the discovery while… Audio
Govt rules out more support for Chch stadium blow-out
As Christchurch ratepayers have their say on the future of the city's beleaguered new stadium project, the Prime Minister has made it clear there'll be no more money from central government. The… Audio
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn with some interesting studies, including one where Australian researchers found a species of worm able to feed on polystyrene. US scientists have… Audio
How Covid has changed our demography
Demographer Professor Paul Spoonley tells Kathryn Ryan Covid-19 has had a major impact upon life expectancy around the high-income world. New Zealand is one of only three countries to see life… Audio
Music: Nubya Garcia, Kiefer, Myele Manzanza, Louisa Williamson
Dave Wilson joins Kathryn to play selections of recently released tracks from a few communities that have popularised music at the intersection of house and other electronic music, jazz, and a few… Audio
Book review: Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris
Elisabeth Easther reviews Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris, published by Hachette NZ. Audio
House prices drop, properties on the market for longer - REINZ
House sales are taking longer to complete, properties are staying on the market for longer and the upward pressure on prices are easing. The Real Estate Institute has just released its residential… Audio
Wendy Davis: Why make a fuss
When Wendy Davis was attacked at work the incident wasn't taken seriously. Like so many women of her generation, she'd been told never to make a fuss. Her attacker, Bradley Robert Edwards, would go on… Audio
Australia: Ardern visit, energy crisis, Rebel outing
Correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about Jacinda Ardern's visit to meet Australia's new Prime Minister, who was sympathetic to Kiwi concerns over deportees but offered no commitment… Audio
Young people, bad debt and financial literacy
When Neil Edmond's children were at school, he became alarmed that they weren't being taught financial literacy.What is a bank account? How does interest work? What's the difference between a credit… Audio
All Whites' hopes dashed in Doha
The All Whites missed out at a shot at the World Cup this morning after a 1-nil lost to Costa Rica in the intercontinental playoff. The South Americans scored first, taking a 1-nil lead in the third… Audio
Children's Commissioner aghast over moves to scrap role
The Children's Commissioner is aghast that a bill effectively dismantling the role is proceeding, despite the majority of submissions opposing it. The Social Services and Community Select Committee… Audio
Financial educator Simran Kaur
Simran Kaur is the co-host of the podcast Girls That Invest. She talks to Kathryn about the volatility in the market, the rise in inflation and living costs, and has advice for how to ask for a raise… Audio
Renters, know your rights this winter
As winter sets in, and leaks and mould appear in homes around the country, the Citizens Advice Bureau wants renters to know their rights. It's landlords who hold the power, especially in the current… Audio
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson talks to Kathryn about Starbucks and unionisation and whether the coffee chain is a a time capsule of what's going on in America. And consumer groups in 18… Audio
Book Review - The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight
Kiran Dass reviews The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight, published by Allen and Unwin Pub by: Allen and Unwin RRP: $37.00 Audio