Lynn Freeman

Lynn Freeman speaks with Kelly Body, who has recreated the now extinct Aurora and Waitomo frogs to raise awareness of the threats to our remaining four ancient frog species: the Archey's… Audio, Gallery

Carole Beu of the Women's Bookshop reviews Wife After Wife by Olivia Hayfield, published by Penguin Random House. Great fun, based on the 6 wives of Henry VIII. Audio

Wellington-based author Kara Douglas tells Lynn Freeman about her personal link to what has been dubbed one of Australia's worst industrial disasters. Audio

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Lynn to talk about Victoria's lockdown that will take effect later tonight, and the inquiry into the state's management of hotel quarantine after a number… Audio

A family violence programme that removes men from the home, rather than their victims, has been shown to reduce offending by nearly 60 per cent over five years. Audio

The government has outlined details of $3 billion dollars worth of spending on infrastructure projects around the country as part of its shovel ready Covid recovery programme, and just how much each… Audio

Fresh data on the impact of Covid on small businesses finds a bounce-back in May but times are still very tough. Audio

Aucklander Junelle Kunin had the idea of putting together an album infused with the Tibetan spiritual leader's mantras and chants, and her musician/producer husband, Abraham helped with the creation.

Business commentator Rod Oram looks at Refining NZ's moves to simplify its operation and do more work on its importing model. Audio

Plastic Free July founder Rebecca Prince Ruis says she didn't set out to start a revolution when she uttered the words 'I'm going plastic free next month, who wants to join?", but that's what… Video, Audio

Susan Davis talks to Lynn about the second surge of coronavirus and the response from the White House. Also the state of the presidential race and Joe Biden extending his lead over Donald Trump in the… Audio

A petition is gathering speed calling for new mothers to be entitled to routine pelvic health checks by a qualified pelvic health/women's health physiotherapist for pregnancy related issues and pelvic… Audio

An Electricity Authority investigation has found more water was spilled from hydro dams than needed for 15 days last December, which ultimately led to higher power prices for customers. The… Audio

Bill McKay joins Lynn to talk about the 11 "shovel ready" infrastructure and housing projects that will be fast-tracked through the RMA process. Audio