Kathryn Ryan
Construction, depression and writing: Dave Burt
Dave Burt left school early and got an apprenticeship as an electrician. He now runs an electrical contracting business employing 130 staff throughout New Zealand. About eight years ago, Dave realised… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving: Uvalde school massacre and gun laws
The Justice Department is conducting a review into the Uvalde school shooting which left 19 pupils and two teachers dead. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have visited Texas to pay their… Audio
Pre-departure RATs and Traveller Declaration frustrate tourists
If you've headed overseas lately, you'll know the process isn't as straightforward as it used to be - with pre-departure RAT tests and the New Zealand Traveller Declaration top of a list of bugbears… Audio
Busting open the supermarkets: has the govt gone far enough?
What will it take to foster competition in the supermarket sector and bring down prices at the checkout? The government announced a suite of changes yesterday, including a new industry watchdog which… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy mixes history and geography, with visits to three remote track destinations in Northland, Marlborough and North Canterbury. Audio, Gallery
The Kiwi company making crackers from recycled beer grains
A New Zealand cracker made with spent grain from breweries has been named one of the world's top 50 healthy snacks. Lower Hutt food company Rutherford & Meyer is the first Kiwi producer to use… Audio, Gallery
Political commentators Thomas & Te Pou - PM in the US
Kathryn, Ben and Shane discuss the significance of the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's visit to the US, which includes a meeting with Joe Biden. Also, China's surprise move in the Pacific, has it… Audio
Book review: Eight Hundred Heroes by Stephen Robinson
David Hill reviews Eight Hundred Heroes: China's Lost Battalion and the Fall of Shanghai by Stephen Robinson, published by Exisle Publishing Audio
Hit and running across the USA: Nick Ashill
Nick Ashill is a Marketing Professor at Victoria University who is just about to resume an epic run across America - five years after he was seriously injured in a hit and run accident. Nick began his… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
In France, it's been a rocky start for President Macron's newly-appointed prime minister, Elisabeth Borne. The start of the new government has been overshadowed by a storm over rape allegations… Audio
Decarbonising heavy transport with hydrogen trucks
Work is underway to build a network of hydrogen refuelling stations to power a new fleet of low-emission trucks, a move that could significantly decarbonise the country's heavy transport industry. The… Audio
Rogue employment advocates causing "reputational, financial, psychological harm"
Concern that rogue employment advocates are causing reputational, financial, and psychological harm to their clients has prompted calls for the regulation of the sector. Employment advocates fulfill a… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam is hot under the collar over the 'heated debate' between a controversial now ex-Warrior and the team owner. Also, we look into the abrupt end of one of New Zealand's top cricketing careers, the… Audio
New music with Jeremy Taylor
Side project The Smile delivers one of the strongest sets from the Radiohead camp in years, intriguing sounds from Haitian folk star Leyla McCalla, plus local sounds for NZ Music Month from Asta Rangu… Audio
Book Review - Larry and Viv by Graeme Lay
Ralph McAllister reviews Larry and Viv by Graeme Lay, published by Renaissance Publishing Audio
Conquering New Zealand's 24 tallest peaks in 31 days
Only a handful of mountaineers have climbed all 24 of New Zealand's 3000m plus peaks. Kiwi mountaineer Alastair McDowell and partner Hamish Fleming are the only ones to have done it in under a month… Video, Audio
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Elizabeth talks to Kathryn about China's latest foray into the Pacific. And in Pakistan, there are reports of clashes in after ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party have pushed on with… Audio
Driving lessons at school can save lives
In 2014, 14 percent of people involved in fatal crashes were drivers aged over 65, compared to around 20 percent for teenage boys. Driving advocates are calling for driving lessons to be taught in all… Audio
China's dramatic expansion plans in the Pacific
Leaked documents have revealed Beijing is proposing a region-wide deal with 10 countries, covering police training, biometrics like fingerprints, new trade arrangements and scholarships. The New… Audio