Susie Ferguson
What James Croot has been watching
James Croot reviews three movies : Women Talking, Aftersun and Missing. Also Apple TV's The Reluctant Traveller. Audio
Parents should slow down on sleep training for the sake of baby's brain
Tired parents hoping to train newborns to sleep through the night need to adjust their expectations, parenting expert and neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis says. Audio
New technology with Tony Grasso
Technology correspondent Tony Grasso talks to Susie Ferguson about a group of Chinese scientists who recently quietly posted a paper purporting to show how a combination of classical and quantum… Audio
Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
David Hill is in Kaikōura today where the local A&P show returns after Covid-19 forced its cancellation last year. Also the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust has voted to begin the process of applying for dark… Audio
Book review: Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
Louise O'Brien reviews Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press. Audio
What lies beneath the ice: Dr Joshu Mountjoy
Just back from navigating through retreating Antarctic ice, Dr Joshu Mountjoy tells Susie what's been discovered in uncharted territory. Audio
UK correspondent Dan Bloom
UK correspondent Dan Bloom talks to Susie about the latest news from the UK, including, Rishi Sunak coming under pressure over his handling of talks to break a Brexit deadlock, Kate Forbes' disastrous… Audio
Questions over Southern Lakes Ultra marathon
Serious questions are being asked of the Southern Lakes Ultra Marathon director, after runners were brought down from a mountain-side in wild weather, and spent two nights in evacuation centres… Audio
Cook Strait Chaos: Interislander boss apologies
KiwiRail has apologised over the stranding of passengers either side of Cook Strait, due to more engine problems. Susie speaks with one woman who was forced to abandon her car in Picton, fly to… Audio
"We need help immediately" - Hawkes Bay horticulture giant
One of Hawkes Bay's biggest vegetable and fruit growers says he has grave concerns for the region's food producers if more significant financial help doesn't arrive quickly. Paul Apatu speaks to Susie… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
The infection risk from black water after cyclone/flooding, especially if houses are contaminated. Also, are the prices of pharmaceutical drugs justified? Pharma companies often justify the high price… Audio
Light from Tate: 100 works from Britain's top art gallery are in NZ
Art lovers will get the chance to get up close to some of the world's greatest artists at a new exhibition opening shortly in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland. Light from Tate: 1700s to Now is a… Audio
Music with Dave Wilson: songs for enduring the natural world
Dave has some examples of how music has provided powerful support for communities suffering from the effects of natural disasters and the changing climate. When we face devastation brought on by… Audio
Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Gisborne
Samantha reports from Tairawhiti on the cyclone cleanup as connectivity is restored in parts, but damaged roading is a slow fix. Audio
Book review: Locked Ward by Anne Buist
Lisa Finucane reviews Locked Ward by Anne Buist, published by Text Publishing Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Overwhelming challenges for rural Tairawhiti
Most isolated farms in Tairawhiti have now been contacted, accounted for and assessed but still face major challenges as they set about cleaning up flood damaged properties and communities. Sandra… Audio
AI gathers pace - should we be optimistic or frightened?
If you think Artificial Intelligence is gathering pace - Michael Witbrock says be prepared for way more disruption than the early years of social media. For example, the new tech that can recreate the… Audio
Lost and found animals: "We've heard harrowing stories"
In Hawkes Bay, the SPCA has been busy dealing with animals lost and found during the cyclone and floods. Bruce Wills is the Hawkes Bay area manager for the SPCA. Audio
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche : conditional psychedelic drug approval
Chris talks to Susie about Australia becoming the first country to recognise psychedelics as medicines, approving the psychedelic substances in magic mushrooms and MDMA for use by people with certain… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle : Rural Auckland long wait for official help
Rodney District local board member Mark Dennis says the northern Auckland settlements of Helensville, Parakai, South Head and Kaukapakapa had to fend for themselves. Audio