Lynn Freeman
Book review: Slow Down, You're Here by Brannavan Gnanalingam
Adrian Hardingham from Unity Books reviews Slow Down, You're Here by Brannavan Gnanalingam, published by Lawrence & Gibson Audio
Shavez Cheema - Borneo: a naturalist's haven
Shavez Cheema is the founder of rainforest conservation group 1Stop Borneo Wildlife, where he supervises scientific and sustainable tourism projects. Shavez started his conservation journey in 2011… Audio, Gallery
Pacific correspondent Susana Lei'ataua
Susana Lei'ataua, RNZ Pacific's news editor joins Lynn to discuss the China-Solomon Islands security deal, the launch of a Pacific-wide tourism organisation, and the commitments made at a recent… Audio
The seagulls that have a favourite fish and chip shop
Seagulls in New Zealand are often referred to as the scavengers of the sky, ready to swoop on any food scraps and takeaways beachgoers throw their way. Some recent research shows Northern Hemisphere… Audio
Plans to let an unknown goldminer finally rest in peace
Forty years ago a grave was excavated on the banks of the Clutha River - inside, a middle aged man in a simple wooden coffin, his leather shoes still tied to his feet. The excavation was done as part… Audio
Shanghai lockdowns: supply chain issues to worsen
Importers are warning of "acute" supply chain issues to New Zealand caused by Covid lockdowns in China. Shanghai is starting to ease its lockdown of the city's 25 million people, with factories slowly… Audio
Music with Jess Fu
Music reviewer Jess Fu joins Lynn to share a new track with a sci-fi theme from Automatic, one from electronic-soft-rock artist Jack J and a song from relative newbie Hanbee, a Korean-New Zealander… Audio
The Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod
His recipes are hardy, traditional and heavy on the booze - and they've made the self-styled Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod, an international culinary sensation. Audio
Australia: Polls tight, Covid rules relaxed, cruise ships back
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Lynn to look at the election campaign, as opinion polls tighten and Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese battle it out. Covid isolation rules are to be… Audio
Up close to the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano
Volcanologist Shane Cronin has just returned from a survey of all Tonga's northern islands, trying to piece together what led to the largest volcanic explosion ever recorded there. Audio
New laws to protect apartment owners
New rules soon to pass into law will give more protection to people who own apartments or are looking to buy one. Audio
Venturing overseas? Check your Covid insurance cover
Travelling overseas may not be as straightforward as you remember - particularly when it comes to travel insurance. Are you covered for Covid? Audio
Are you 'eating your money'?
Food is one of our biggest household expenses. At a time when thousands of New Zealanders are going hungry, there are also many people spending money on food they'd be better off saving, says… Audio
Dogs in Early New Zealand Photographs
Journalist Mike White is also a life-long dog lover. A new book, Dogs in Early New Zealand Photographs has put together some of New Zealand's earliest dog photographs, with an introduction written by… Audio, Gallery
Politics: FPAs, Ukraine 'neutrality', PM's overseas trip, Louisa Wall's exit
Political commentators Shane Te Pou and Liam Hehir join Lynn to discuss Fair Pay Agreements and the impact on business, business sentiment and confidence, the Prime Minister's first overseas trip and… Audio
Book review - Wellington Architecture: A Walking Guide by John Walsh and Patrick Reynolds
Paul Diamond reviews Wellington Architecture: A Walking Guide by John Walsh; photographer Patrick Walsh published by Massey University Press Audio
Listening to a world we can't see: Lawrence English
For Australian artist, composer and curator Lawrence English listening is very different to hearing. He is interested in "relational listening", the relationship between our internal thinking and the… Audio
US: Biden's war of words over Ukraine, inflation depression, Musk's Twitter saga
US correspondent Ron Elving joins Lynn to look at how Joe Biden has been turning up the heat in his rhetoric on Russia, energy-driven inflation is making Americans depressed, Republicans are looking… Audio
Kiwi earthquake tech goes global
Kiwi technology that can warn of an earthquake is going global. EQC and Massey University scientists have tested low cost early warning sensors, which gives notice of a quake. The project has made… Audio
Families struggle to keep up with rising cost of living
With the rising cost of living, many people are struggling to pay the bills, particularly over winter as the cost of power rises. New research from the University of Otago finds that the cost of… Audio