Kathryn Ryan
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
editor and co-founder of BusinessDesk Pattrick Smellie talks to Kathryn about what he describes as the smoke, mirrors and delay of National's three waters policy. Also Trade Window's big fail in an… Audio
Around the motu: Mike Tweed in Whanganui
Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle Mike Tweed talks to Kathryn about what's happening in his patch, including the NZ Masters Games, who is running for the Whanganui seat at this year's… Audio
Book review: I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai
Anne Else reviews I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai, published by Hachette Audio
75-year-old blood cancer survivor & cyclist Andy Sninsky
Fifteen years ago Andy Sninsky was diagnosed with the incurable blood cancer Multiple Myeloma. Now aged 75, he's been cycling around the world for years raising money for research and New Zealand is… Audio
US correspondent Ximena Bustillo: the politics of disaster
US correspondent Ximena Bustillo speaks to Kathryn about the train derailment in East Palestine, and the latest NPR poll which shows American voters lean in favour of raising the debt ceiling, but are… Audio
Foreign spying 'wake up call' for Australia
Australia's intelligence chief says the country is being spied on at an "unprecedented" level by foreign agents. Kathryn talks to ANU Professor of International Security John Blaxland about the level… Audio
Acute mental health units 'languish on periphery': study
14,000 New Zealanders are treated in acute mental health units each year, but new research finds they languish on the periphery of hospital grounds, which could impact both mental and physical… Audio
Gisborne flooding: "It looks like a tornado has come through"
Flooding in Gisborne has seen homes evacuated in parts of the city which don't usually flood. Mangapapa resident Kory Moorcock tried to evacuate from his Shelley Road home but couldn't get far because… Audio
Urban issues: how do we actually build back better?
Bill McKay joins Kathryn to look at the gap between the desire to build back after a natural disaster and the political will to do it.
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Saving 'wonky' fruit and veg from waste
Wonky Box is a fresh fruit and vegetable subscription service which delivers produce that would otherwise go to waste to consumers. Co-founders Angus Simms and Katie Jackson explain why wonky is… Audio
Political commentators: Neale Jones and Liam Hehir
Parliament resumed last week, with Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins going head to head for the first time. Neale Jones and Liam Hehir also discuss the political response to Cyclone Gabrielle, the… Audio
Around the motu: Peter Newport from Queenstown, Lakes and Central Otago
Peter Newport highlights two recent situations where visitors have caused local problems and then headed overseas. Also, questions are being raised about some of the Queenstown Lakes District… Audio
Book review: Still Pictures: On Photography and Memory
Shaun Barnett reviews Still Pictures: On Photography and Memory by Janet Malcolm; introduced by Ian Frazier; afterword by Anne Malcolm, published by Text Publishing. Audio
How daylight can improve your sleep and mood
One of the best things we can do for our sleep cycle – and therefore mental health – is head outside for 30 minutes of daily daylight, says world-leading neurobiology researcher Anna Wirz-Justice… Audio
Europe: Putin tries to reframe Ukraine war, dozens drown off Italy
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to recast the war in Ukraine as a battle for Russia's survival, and just days after Italy… Audio
How a native mushroom can help whānau addicted to meth
Fungi botanists, local health professionals, rongoa practitioners and medical researchers are planning a clinical trial this year into the therapeutic benefits of psychadelics. Project coordinator is… Audio
How to rebuild with in-built resilience?
How do we rebuild with in-built resilience post Cyclone Gabrielle? Kathryn speaks with Helen Davidson, Chief Executive of ACE New Zealand, about the immediate opportunities of rebuilding with… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Much needed rural support, where to turn
Jonathan Bell is the Rural Support Trust area coordinator for Hawkes Bay. He says helicopters are doing air drops to badly affected communities. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Efforts to save animals
The Ministry for Primary Industries is leading the animal welfare response affected by the weather events. Wayne Ricketts is the National Animal Welfare Coordinator says feed is coming in for farm… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Far North Mayor Moko Tepania
Moko Tepania says the district is very much in recovery mode. Supply drops are planned with food and water for very remote settlements. A helicopter loaded with supplies is about to leave… Audio
