Lynn Freeman
Book review - Phosphorescence by Julia Baird
Tamsin Martin of Scorpio Books, Christchurch, reviews Phosphorescence: on awe, wonder and things that sustain you when the world goes dark by Julia Baird. This book is published by Fourth Estate. Audio
Recreating colonial New Zealand
Kiwi production designer Felicity Abbott, talks with Lynn Freeman about the job of her life: recreating colonial New Zealand for The Luminaries tv series - an epic story of love, murder and revenge… Audio, Gallery
Pacific correspondent Koro Vaka'uta
The Prime Minister of Samoa continues to wrestle with dissenters within his party's ranks and beyond. Audio
Migrant workers caught in limbo with no safety net
The government's being urged to hurry up and use new powers granted under legislation passed last week that would allow migrants to work in jobs outside their visa conditions. The fast-tracked… Audio
The Luminaries, The Great, The Vast of Night
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the TVNZ-BBC production of Eleanor Catton's award-winning novel The Luminaries, a hilarious new look at Catherine the Great from the co-writer of The… Audio
Growing a love of science
Rachel Rohloff is on a mission to grow a love of science among primary school children. She's a teacher, entrepreneur and now author. Her book - "The Living World" is a resource for teachers and… Audio, Gallery
Growing a love of science
Rachel Rohloff is on a mission to grow a love of science among primary school children. She's a teacher, entrepreneur and now author. Audio
Do track and trace apps work, top Amazon engineer 'rage quits'
Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at whether contact tracing apps are delivering as promised, even as privacy is threatened. Tim Bray, a legend in technology circles, quit as… Audio
Book Review - Square Haunting by Francesca Wade
Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews Square Haunting: Five Women, Freedom and London Between the Wars by Francesca Wade. This book is published by Faber. Audio
High Wire, an artist and writer's collaboration
High Wire is the work of writer, Lloyd Jones and artist, Euan Macleod. It is the first in a series of picture books written for and made for adults. High Wire is told by a narrator who walks to… Audio, Gallery
Tracing app woes and rotting cabbages: report from the UK
UK plans to introduce a world class tracing app are already going awry, UK correspondent Matthew Parris says. Audio
Does the new NZ COVID app pass muster?
As contact tracing apps become a feature of life during the Covid pandemic - just how many are we going to have to put up with? The government's NZ COVID Tracer hit Apple's App Store and Google Play… Audio
Wooing the domestic tourist dollar
With international tourism at a standstill, competition is fierce as the regions all vie for the domestic tourist dollar.Tourism operators from regions which normally have international visitors in… Audio
Lynn Freeman in Zealandia; how have the birds fared without her?
Going bush after going stir crazy Video
Northern Albatross Royal family on Taiaroa Head
RNZ's Lynn Freeman joins us for an update on the Royal Albatross family. Audio
The arts go online - A creative round-up with Lynn Freeman
The world as we know it might have turned upside down but artists are still being artists… they're just delivering their art slightly differently. At 9:30 Lynn Freeman from RNZ's art programme… Audio, Gallery
Concern over injured albatross
We speak to Royal Cam devotee Lynn Freeman about some drama at Taiaroa Head. Audio
How Audio Books Are Made
In the coming weeks of self isolation, audio books will be a lifeline for many people, especially those traditional subscribers who're vision impaired. On the line is Theo Gibson who's the CEO and… Audio
MusicHelps Wellbeing Service Offers Lifeline to Wider Arts Community
Artists and performers who're struggling emotionally during COVID-19 now have access to a counselling service that up until now has been focused on helping our music industry. MusicHelps is extending… Audio
NZ On Air's New CEO Outlines its COVID-19 Response
NZ on Air is promising those who rely on it for funding that it will be responsive and innovative over the weeks and months to come, with COVID-19 seeing planned productions around the country… Audio