Lynn Freeman

Fires burning on the east coast of Australia are expected to get worse today - with officials saying it is expected to be a very dangerous day. East Gippsland Shire Councillor, Mark Reeves, and… Audio

Yesterday we spoke to a bookseller in the Wairarapa town of Carterton - and today we're heading about 30 kilometres south to another spot in the region - Martinborough. And we're speaking to Deborah… Audio

Glow in the dark collars are proving to be an effective way of helping birds to evade cats. It's one of the findings of the CatMap project in New Plymouth, where GPS units attached to cat harnesses… Audio, Gallery

Theo Papouis is a young chef who, just over two years ago, opened up a restaurant in Strathmore after being inspired by the way food is served overseas, in particular, Cyprus.  Audio

Play it Strange is a charity that allows students to write and play music. It is the brainchild of Mike Chunn of Split Enz fame. He joins Lynn Freeman to play a selection of songs from this year's… Audio

New Zealand pro surfer Billy Stairmand never dreamed of representing New Zealand at the Olympic games growing up because it wasn't an Olympic sport. But it will be in next year's Summer Olympic Games… Video, Audio

Ahead of the Summer Olympics in Japan in 2020, Lynn Freeman chats to the Olympic team's all important Chef de Mission, Rob Waddell. Audio

We talk to Peter Newport - editor of Queenstown based online news outlet - Crux that he started around 18 months ago. Peter talks to Lynn Freeman about the big plans he has for Crux in 2020. Audio

Environmental historian Dr Jonathan West, who's received a $12,000 New Zealand History Trust Fund Award talks to Lynn Freeman about how lakes can tell the story of what's happened in their catchment. 

We cross live to the MetService to get the weather for the week ahead. Audio

Moera speaks to Lynn about the wider effect the cyclone could have on Fiji, and the wider Pacific. Audio

We cross to the Ellie van Baaren from the Red Cross to get the latest on the cyclone in Fiji. Audio

Over the summer we'll be talking to people who've made books their livelihood - crossing to them to ask about their shop's place in the community, and what's been popular over the holiday break. Today… Audio

The Weekend Host Lynn Freeman takes us to Helsinki, where she spent a few days in May, 2019.  Audio, Gallery

Simon Sweetman looks at a trilogy of albums by Dave Dobbyn that saw him make his name as more than an 'anthem-writer', by exploring deep, dark, personal issues. Audio

If you’re catching up with some gardening this summer over the holidays and are curious about growing some herbs, expert Jane Wrigglesworth says it’s all quite easy and shares her pro tips.  Audio

Athol McCredie is a man who knows a good breakfast, and has started a website called The Muesli Review. On it, he not only reviews muesli across Wellington, but gives a history of the dish.  Audio

Professor Christopher Breward is a man who likes a good suit. He has one designed by Alexander McQueen which was crafted for him by Savile Row tailors. Audio, Gallery

Ski champion Jesse Teat speaks to Lynn Freeman about heading the support team for 20 young Olympians heading to the Youth Winter Olympics.  Audio