Kathryn Ryan
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson - Is it time to chuck the growth economy in the bin?
Rebecca Stevenson talks to Kathryn about whether modern economic focus on growth and gross domestic product (how much we make minus how much we buy) as a measure of a nation's success isn't… Audio
Book review: French Braid by Anne Tyler
Catriona Ferguson reviews French Braid by Anne Tyler, published by Penguin Random House NZ Audio
Pirate Queens, Rebecca Simon: the women who ruled the waves
Dr Rebecca Simon's research and writing charts the rise and fall of pirates, from ancient times to a "golden era" spanning the 16th and 17th centuries, which, together with Treasure Island spawned a… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ukraine seems to be hanging on, against all odds, signaling a longer war which means more permanent changes in Russian relations with the West. Ron says the sanctions regime is hardening, much to the… Audio
Fonterra's capital restructure: what does it mean for farmers?
The government has backed Fonterra's capital restructure, after initially raising concerns about the proposal and whether they were in the best interests of the industry. Changes will be made to the… Audio
Armstrong Downes Commercial: more construction companies could collapse
The Chief Executive of one of the country's biggest commercial construction companies warns more building companies could collapse. Wellington-based construction company Armstrong Downes Commercial… Audio
A scramble up the Remarkables with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy explores some of the rock bivouacs that climbers use for overnight shelter in the valley of the south branch of the Wye Creek, just south of Queenstown. Audio, Gallery
Feijoas all year round
The feijoa season usually passes in a blaze of glory. Glorious months with an abundance of the fruit...and then the season ends. So how can you enjoy feijoas all year round? Heather Smith is the… Audio
Political commentators Jones & Thomas
The Government is trying to advance some longstanding and challenging big picture policies. Neale, Ben and Kathryn discuss the Government's climate plan and areas at risk of sea level rise, the future… Audio
Book review: Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron
Laura Caygill reviews Left on Tenth by Delia Ephron, published by Penguin Random House NZ Audio
Dave Letele : fighting obesity by example
Over the last eight years, Dave Letele has helped thousands of people lose weight and get fit through his Brown Buttabean health programme. The progamme spun out of Dave's own journey in which he lost… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
In what could be a massive blow to Russia's ability to pay for its Ukraine invasion, there are increasing reports of an imminent EU ban on Russian oil. And in France, just a week of being re-elected… Audio
The extra mile: What community healthcare workers went through in lockdown
New research into what community healthcare workers experienced in the early days of the pandemic has been released this morning - finding many answered 'a call of duty' to care for their patients… Audio
Legal aid system in grave danger if no new money in budget : senior barrister & ex crown prosecutor
A senior barrister and former crown prosecutor says unless this month's budget contains new funding for the legal aid system, it is is danger of collapse. Hourly rates for legal aid work haven't… Audio
The Week that Was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
Comedians Te Radar and Michele A'Court with a few laughs - including a gifting idea that involves sausages!. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam reflects on a great week for canoe racing, a shocking one for the Warriors and the ongoing, seemingly never ending Silver Lake saga for New Zealand Rugby. Audio
New music with Jeremy Taylor
Singer-songwriters Kurt Vile and Father John Misty return with new albums, Questlove's Oscar winning film soundtrack, and the striking indie rock of Vera Ellen. Audio
Review launched into bullying, harassment at Fire and Emergency
The State Services Commission has announced an independent review of workplace culture and complaint handling at Fire and Emergency. The review was requested by the Chair of FENZ, Rebecca Keoghan… Audio
Book review: Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
Kiran Dass reviews Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield, published by Picador Audio
Spy novelist Charlotte Philby on her double-agent grandfather
Charlotte Philby's latest novel tells the story of her grandfather, Kim Philby, the notorious double-agent in the Cambridge spy ring. Edith and Kim is her fourth novel, and tells the linked stories of… Audio
