Kathryn Ryan
Alive III: Cambodian refugees remember Khmer Rouge regime
It was a desire to keep his parents' memories alive that spurred Cambodian photographer Hak Kim to travel across the world, documenting others who'd faced the same struggles Audio
Commerce Commission report finds Auckland Airport overcharging
Auckland Airport is lowering its prices after the Commerce Commission said it was overcharging by $190 million Audio
Commerce Commission report finds Auckland Airport overcharging
Auckland Airport is lowering its prices after the Commerce Commission said it was overcharging by $190 million. Audio
Steve Williams on his 12-year partnership with Tiger Woods
For 12 years legendary golfer Tiger Woods was guided on the green by Kiwi caddie Steve Williams, who would become his friend and confidant. Audio
South America correspondent Daniel Schweimler
The Supreme Court in Brazil has unanimously decided that former president Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial accused of plotting a coup against his successor Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva, the US has… Audio
Kea flock back to parts of Aoraki/Mt Cook after pest eradication
Work to eradicate pests in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park has led to burgeoning numbers of kea. Audio
Health NZ backs its focus on improving wait times after review finds access has sharply deteriorated
Health NZ says its review into health care, that found access to health care had worsened, proves it is on track with plans to focus sharply on reducing waiting times. Audio
Rural groups call for FENZ review
Forest owners and farmers want a review into Fire and Emergency NZ, saying wildfire specialist skills and capability is being lost. In 2017 the National Rural Fire Authority, 12 rural fire districts… Audio
Officials discuss next steps for HMNZS Manawanui
New Zealand and Samoan officials have just finished a meeting to decide the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui. Audio
Boat captain recalls discovery of garbage patch
Boat captain recalls discovery of garbage patch. Audio
Pacific governments fights sugar with tax
Several Pacific Island governments have brought in taxes on a variety of processed foods. Audio
Science: Why insects circle lights, turning animals off plants
Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about new research into why insects circle lights at night - is it time for humans to flick the off switch? An Australian study has looked at… Audio
Technology advances helping children with disabilities in class
The start of the school year can be an expensive time, not just for uniforms and stationery, but for devices too. And if you are the parent of a child with disabilities the costs are amplified… Audio
Fresh sounds from the Dunedin music scene
This quartet of Dunedin acts are proof positive Otepoti’s diverse music scene is in great shape heading into 2024. Listen to original songs by high school students Sylvie Harper and Sammy Alixander… Video, Audio
RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford
Stats NZ says unemployment rose to 4% in the three months ended December from 3.9 percent in the previous quarter. The rate is below market expectations. Audio
Around the motu: Jimmy Ellingham covers Waitangi
There was a huge turnout this year for Waitangi Day celebrations, which included at times a fiery reception for attending Government Ministers. Jimmy talks to Kathryn about the atmosphere, the people… Audio
Book review: Tremor by Teju Cole
Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books reviews Tremor by Teju Cole published by Faber & Faber. Audio
Dan Colley on dementia, connection and his play Lost Lear
To connect with a parent who has dementia, adult children are forced to 'grow up and play along', says Irish playwright Dan Colley. An innovative approach to dementia care based on shared play was his… Audio
Australia: Tax cuts, ABC doco spotlights Coalition's time at the top
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to look at how Labor's changes to stage three tax cuts look set to pass, after the Coalition agreed not to vote against it. A new documentary from… Audio
Coromandel businesses from awash to afloat
It's been a very different summer for businesses on the Coromandel compared to a year ago when a vital road was damaged and rendered impassable after storm events. State Highway 25 between Kopu and… Audio