Kathryn Ryan

Long time coming, brand new releases from Liverpool legend Mick Head, Canadian indie rockers Stars, and a birthday celebration for the Breeders' Deal twins. Audio

Rebecca Jones of Scorpio Books in Christchurch reviews Matariki by Rangi Matamua and Miriama Kamo, published by Scholastic Audio

Paul Pritchard was a cutting edge British rock climber and mountaineer, whose love of the sport had taken him all over the world. Paul is also a writer, and when he won an award with his first book… Video, Audio

Two senior officials of India's ruling party have made controversial comments about the Prophet Muhammad, trigging condemnation of Islamic countries, and domestic unease from the country's minority… Audio

Pie aficionados should put a visit to Cromwell Cromwell on their winter wishlist now that Sanga's Pies is open for business. Local tradies were getting underserved in the pie department, says Sang's… Audio, Gallery

More research is underway into bias within the police ranks. Last week - police released a progress report on their work to date, led by an independent panel. That panel, chaired by long-term justice… Audio

The United Nations' Secretary General is warning the Ukraine war is threatening to unleash an unprecedented food crisis, which could months if not years. Kathryn speaks to finance correspondent at the… Audio

Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about season four of Stranger Things (Netflix), a new documentary series on Apple TV called Prehistoric Planet presented by David… Audio

Many listeners may already have had time at home with Covid and other winter ills. So what's the best way to get through the time together? Ellie Gwilliam is with the Parenting Place, and has just… Audio

Technology correspondent Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about PimEyes, a company offering the ability to scan people's faces on the internet - with great accuracy. Anyone can use it - and images… Audio

Lisa Finucane reviews Death at the Belvedere by Sue Williams, published by Text Publishing. Audio

Egyptian born New Zealander Mohamed Hassan is an award-winning writer, journalist and poet. He grew up in Cairo before moving to Auckland. His new essay collection How to be a Bad Muslim explores… Video, Audio

UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about how Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to get on with business following his narrow win in a confidence vote earlier this week - but will… Audio

Autistic people say they don't want research to be focused on finding a cure, and say they need to be actively involved in any future research to do with autism. These are some of the findings of a… Audio

The Solicitor-General has launched an investigation into the role of all the Crown lawyers ever involved in the case of Alan Hall. Mr Hall was found guilty of murdering Arthur Easton during a violent… Audio

Business commentator Pattrick Smellie joins Kathryn to talk about the Insurance Council's reaction to the climate change adaptation plan, why the hydro scheme at Lake Onslow has some flaws and… Audio

Home Affairs Editor at The Times Matt Dathan speaks to Kathryn from outside Downing Street on Boris Johnson surviving a vote of no confidence.  Audio

Lamia, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the latest Kantar Public poll, Labour's turn towards negative attack ads, Three Waters legislation reaches the house and the PM's White House meeting. Brigitte… Audio