Kathryn Ryan

Andrew talks to Kathryn the plans for a new public media entity formed from TVNZ and RNZ and the many unanswered questions about the detail. Two critical moments will occur in the next three months… Audio

Consumer NZ's head of communications and campaigns Gemma Rasmussen joins Kathryn to shine a light on some big issues for consumers. They include new figures on what we're paying for some grocery… Audio

Pattrick talks to Kathryn about how things look for Jenny Shipley and her fellow directors of Mainzeal after last week's Supreme Court hearings? Also he believes the government's petrol tax and public… Audio

Harry Ricketts reviews Super Model Minority by Chris Tse, published by Auckland University Press Audio

Monica Ali's debut novel Brick Lane catapulted her to fame in 2003 which she followed with Alentejo Blue, In the Kitchen, and Untold Story. Her latest novel, Love Marriage, is her first book in 10… Audio

Congress has passed a $13.6 billion aid package for Ukraine, divided between humanitarian and defense aid. The humanitarian section includes money for direct support to refugees, food and health care… Audio

In New Zealand they are a bloodsucking nuisance, but in other parts of the world mosquitos spread serious disease - including the Zika virus, West Nile virus, dengue, and malaria. The Ministry of… Audio

The recent commitment by 175 UN nations to end plastic pollution waste is being hailed as an historic moment and a huge global step in the right direction. Earlier this month, Heads of State… Audio, Gallery

Bill talks to Kathryn about commercial conversion; transforming empty office space into apartments and reinvigorating our inner cities. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture… Audio

Anzil is a labour of love for Hungarian husband and wife team, Andras Laszlo and Ivett Kerekes. With their family they're bringing gourmet Italian cheeses, Central-European inspired salami and… Audio

Brigitte, Shane and Kathryn discuss National overtaking Labour in the polls, and whether this is a turning point for the Labour Government. Also National's strategy in honing in on cost of living, and… Audio

Ralph McAllister reviews Lily by Rose Tremain, published by Penguin Audio

Christchurch-based environmental philanthropist and one of our most high profile forensic scientists, Dr Anna Sandiford has contributed forensic evidence to the likes of David Bain and Mark Lundy's… Audio

Reaction from European nations to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including the possibility of new sanctions from the west and the latest diplomatic efforts from EU members. Thomas Sparrow is a… Audio

People around the world are watching Russia's war on Ukraine in disbelief, wondering what's driving Vladimir Putin. Mr Putin calls the onslaught a "special military operation" to "demilitarize and… Audio

The disabled community is speaking out about distressing waits for personal care and navigating pandemic assistance as Covid adds to the chronic shortage of home carers. The Disability Rights… Audio

Comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks bring some levity to the end of the week, including the findings of a new study which shows many people are cheating on their daily Wordle game. Audio

Sam talks to Kathryn about the King of Spin, Shane Warne, his sporting prowess, bowling achievements and the global tributes paid to him this week, following his death in Koh Samui, Thailand aged 52… Audio

Houston psych trio Khruangbin and fellow Texan Leon Bridges reconvened recently to knock out a sequel to their previous EP, Texas Sun. This moody new arrival is called Texas Moon, and we'll hear two… Audio

Martene McCaffrey of Unity Books Auckland reviews Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez. Published by Little, Brown A bold and funny insight into the complicated familial relationships of Olga, a… Audio