Kathryn Ryan
Legal case against government over protection of marine animals
A legal case is being brought against the government for failing to use laws that would protect thousands of marine animals. The landmark legal proceedings have been filed today by the Environmental… Audio
Music: With borders back open, the tours are on!
Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan joins Kathryn to talk about New Zealand opening up for international acts again - she'll talk about Arlo Parks and a new local tour by Greg Johnson in July. She'll also… Audio
Book review: Robin White, Something is Happening Here
Anne Else reviews Robin White, Something is Happening Here Edited by Sarah Farrar, Nina Tonga and Jill Trevelyan, published by Te Papa Press and and Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. The book was… Audio
How New Zealand developed its distinct 'Kiwi' nursing culture
The history of this tough profession and the transition it underwent when "modern nursing" was brought to New Zealand via English expat nurses, has been captured in a new book called New Zealand… Audio
Australia: What now for the Nationals and Liberal leadership?
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst joins Kathryn to talk about the decisions facing the Liberal and Nationals parties, following their defeat in the weekend election. Annika Smethurst is… Audio
Kai resilience and food swapping in Taranaki
Pounamu Skelton is dedicated to helping whanau grow food and to trade it. She runs the popular Waitara crop swap. Her interest in food is steeped in the legacy of her Tipuna Maori, respecting food as… Audio
How will the new school funding system work?
It's been called a blunt instrument, discriminatory and hopelessly outdated, and now the end is in sight for the decile funding system for school. From next year, a new equity index will be… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew reviews what the budget means for the TVNZ/RNZ merger, takes a look at media coverage of the Australian election, and remembers a media stalwart, Brian Gaynor. Andrew Holden is a journalist for… Audio
The couple protecting Kaikōura's precious banded dotterels
A couple with a shared love of conservation have devoted the last seven years to protecting the banded dotterel living on the shores of Kaikōura . The birds nest on the sand, making them particularly… Audio, Gallery
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick explains why Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's trip to the United States is so important, both economically and politically. Also the looming global food and energy crisis created by the… Audio
Book review: The Improbable Life of Ricky Bird
Sally Wenley reviews The Improbable Life of Ricky Bird by Diane Campbell, published by Simon & Schuster Audio
Anthony Horowitz: Licensed to thrill
One of Britain's most successful contemporary writers, Anthony Horowitz' work spans books, TV, films, plays and journalism. He's perhaps best known for Midsomer Murders, Foyle's War, his Sherlock… Audio
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell - baby formula crisis
Dominating the news in the US is the Michigan formula plant shutdown causing a shortage of baby formula. This has resulted in the Biden administration taking steps to ease the situation. Product is… Audio
Supplementary science resource gets thumbs up from pupils
A quarter of the country's primary and intermediate schools are now signed up to receive The House of Science resource kits and the waiting list is growing. Former High School teacher, Chris Duggan… Audio, Gallery
Flood and quake prone West Coast's urgent need for Civil Defence controllers
There's increasing urgency to shore up personnel to replace retiring Civil Defence controllers on the flood prone West Coast and authorities are hoping local people will come forward. The Grey and… Audio
Urban design in Auckland
Bill McKay discusses in more detail Auckland Council's response to Government urban design reforms and impacts on heritage and special character. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of… Audio
Mushrooming out of lockdown
Raglan foragers Emily Eldin and Sean Mills' new business has mushroomed out of lock-down and is taking them on a wild journey. The real-estate agent and hospitality worker couple were foraging for… Video, Audio
Political commentators Jones & Thomas - Budget, Climate plan & Aus new PM
Neale, Ben and Kathryn with a wrap of the Budget and analysis on who is winning the narrative battle. They will also discuss the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan and cast their eyes over the… Audio
Book review: Don't Worry by Shunmyo Masuno
Cynthia Morahan reviews Don't Worry by Shunmyo Masuno, published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio
Tokoroa Youtuber with global aviation audience
Retired electrical engineer Bruce Simpson has two YouTube channels with more than 440,000 subscribers. His videos featuring remote controlled aircraft and drones filmed at the Tokoroa airfield have a… Video, Audio