Kathryn Ryan
The week that was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
Comedians Te Radar and Michele A'Court with some of the lighter stories of the week, including the Australian man who pumped $600 dollars worth of petrol into his rod holder, rather than his fuel… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam examines the Razor show and how Scott Robertson's got the whole rugby world's attention, what to make of the upcoming All Black exodus, a big weekend for Maori rugby league and American sport's… Audio
New music with Grant Smithies
Winter Of Discontent is a great new compilation of key singles from the early British DIY post-punk scene of the late 70s. We'll hear key tracks from Zounds and Scritti Politti today, alongside an… Audio
Around the motu : Matt Brown in Marlborough
Matt has the latest on a recent crime wave in Blenheim where there's been a spike in house burglaries and car thefts. Also there's a fire ban in place across south Marlborough, a volunteer group has… Audio
Book review - Dinosaurs: A Novel by Lydia Millet
Marcus Greville from Unity Books Wellington reviews Dinosaurs: A Novel by Lydia Millet, published by W. W. Norton & Company. Millet's exquisite new novel is the story of a man named Gil who walks from… Audio
Whanau-written play to hit stage at unique Maori theatre
When Auckland went into Covid lockdown in 2021, Auckland actor Tainui Tukiwaho wanted to find a way to keep his five tamariki busy and help them with their written English. The result was an… Audio
Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins
A transnational crime expert says although the record seizure of cocaine announced by New Zealand authorities on Wednesday is significant it is still just a drop in the ocean. There have been reports… Audio
Why escaped pet parrots are threatening native species
A Professor of Ecology says vulnerable native birds are threatened by a "staggering" number of escaped exotic parrots, and a ban on imports should be introduced. Auckland University's Professor… Audio
Lessons from Christchurch earthquake recovery for flooded upper North
As Auckland and Northland brace for more atrocious weather, city leaders are calling for funding to repair the city's broken infrastructure to be along the lines of the help given to Christchurch… Audio
Screentime: Rurangi, Gunther's Millions, Shrinking
Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about the second season of Rurangi (Prime TV), the incredibly weird story behind Gunther's Millions (Netflix) and Shrinking (Apple TV)… Audio
Tips for dealing with back to school anxiety
Wellbeing and emotions facilitator Cat Levine talks to Kathryn about recognising and dealing with children with back to school anxiety . Also the impact the Auckland flooding has had on thousands of… Audio
Tech: Has Google headed off an existential AI threat?
Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to talk about how it's all hands on deck at Google as it looks to head off the threat of AI and in particular ChatGPT, which is now 49 per cent owned by… Audio
Around the motu: Georgina Campbell in Wellington
Georgina joins Kathryn to talk about how the Interislander's Kaitaki ferry narrowly avoided disaster, why James Shaw has decided not to contest Wellington Central and how that paves the way for city… Audio
Book review: The Cloisters by Katy Hays
Robert Kelly reviews The Cloisters by Katy Hays, published by Simon & Schuster. Audio
Why did Putin go to war?
As the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, one question still puzzles many people. Why did Vladimir Putin, considered a masterful and calculating, if ruthless, leader… Audio
UK: Zelensky's visit, Truss speaks out
UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about Ukraine President Zelensky's visit to Britain - his first since Russia invaded. Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has given her first… Audio
The heart attack that affects healthy women
It may come as a surprise to learn that the single biggest killer of women in New Zealand is heart disease. At least two Kiwi women die from a heart attack everyday. One of the most common causes of… Audio
Oranga Tamariki failing to meet standards for children in care
Oranga Tamariki is still not meeting minimum standards for children in care, according to a report by an independent watchdog.The Independent Children's Monitor, Aroturuki Tamariki says there has been… Audio
Business reacts to government's sweeping policy reset
The sweeping reset of government policies yesterday included the pausing of the planned income insurance scheme and a significant rise in the minimum wage. A $5 million support package for flood-hit… Audio
Science commentator Laurie Winkless
Science commentator Laurie Winkless looks at how planting more trees in cities can save lives, the new layer of partially-molten rock discovered under the Earth's crust and why putting decals on your… Audio
