Kathryn Ryan
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Rebecca looks at the OECD's new global economic outlook which says central banks shouldn't be distracted by weaknesses in banking and financial systems or economic recovery, and monetary policy needs… Audio
Around the motu: Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
An earthquake swarm in Kawerau over the weekend has lots of people rattled with over 600 earthquakes recorded on Saturday and Sunday. The Ohiwa Harbour has an oversupply of starfish, that is wiping… Audio
Book review: The New Life by Tom Crewe
Ralph McAllister reviews The New Life by Tom Crewe, published by Chatto. Audio
Slow Water: how to combat floods and droughts
Whether it is extreme flooding in the north and east, or drought in parts of the south - water has been a key focus around the country in recent times. Award-winning independent journalist and author… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
The spotlight is on the banking sector after the failure of California based lender, Silicon Valley Bank, which regulators have intervened to take control of. Former President, Donald Trump is… Audio
How do we disaster-proof our telco networks?
The vulnerability of the country's communications systems were exposed in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, as much of the badly-hit east coast was left incommunicado for days. In an era where so… Audio
Rotorua's acute housing crisis hits elderly renters hard - are tiny homes the answer?
Age Concern Rotorua sees first hand the desperation of many retirees and elderly trying to survive on superannuation, and their struggle to afford rent and groceries. The charity has commissioned the… Audio
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
The Breakers couldn't quite pull off the win in Wednesday night's grand final series decider, but Dana talks to Kathryn about why the team should be celebrated anyway, and the Sail GP finally arrives… Audio
New music with Jeremy Taylor
The return of Portland based Kiwis Unknown Mortal Orchestra is an epic double album, another Jon Savage compiled collection from the post punk years, and soon-come tourist Kurt Vile. Audio
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett in Te Anau
Kirsty chats to Kathryn about the Milford Opportunities Project aimed at reorganising the way people experience and benefit from Milford Sound Piopiotahi and the Milford corridor. It grew from… Audio
Book review: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Laura Caygill reviews Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano, published by Penguin Random House: "A heartbreaking, life affirming story of four sisters. Love, loss, grief and family combine in this… Audio
What Matters Most - the podcast where two friends share therapy tools
Podcasters and real-life friends Jacqui Maguire and Antonia Prebble offer strategies for everyday life issues in their new series What Matters Most. Audio
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Violent protests have again broken out in Pakistan as police attempt to arrest opposition leader Imran Khan who has continued his political standoff with the current government. The courts have… Audio
Education system not meeting needs of neurodiverse
A new organisation to support neurodiverse Kiwis has been created to lobby for a more responsive education system that meets the needs of neurodiverse people. The Neurodiversity in Education Coalition… Audio
Save our green space: new report
A new report warns public and private green space in urban centres shouldn't be optional, as two of our biggest cities' green spaces shrink by up to a third. The Parliamentary Commissioner for the… Audio, Gallery
Screentime: MH370 doco, Ted Lasso, Meet Me in the Bathroom
Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about a new documentary that explores some theories about the disappearance of flight MH370 (Netflix), the new season of Ted Lasso (Apple… Audio
Parenting when you are feeling burnt out
What are parents or caregivers to do when there's not much left in the tank? Not being too hard on yourself is a good start, says clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo. Audio
GDP shrinks in Q4
The economy shrank 0.6 percent in the three months ended December, as key sectors slowed. The annual growth rate eased to 2.2 pct. Business Editor Gyles Beckford discusses the contraction which was… Audio
What are the implications of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse for the tech sector?
Technology correspondent Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to look at what the Silicon Valley Bank collapse could mean for the capital-hungry tech industry, the mass layoffs announced by Meta and what the… Audio