Susie Ferguson

There's a big weekend in store for Christchurch where the curtain is being raised on the new Court Theatre. The new $56 million playhouse is the theatre's first permanent home since the 2011… Audio

Yael Van der Wouden's first novel The Safekeep is a twisted tale of desire, obsession and loss set in the post-war Netherlands. It was shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, and now the 2025 Women's… Audio

A hapū at the epicentre of the caulerpa outbreak in the Bay of Islands are calling for more concerted effort to deal with the invasive seaweed.  Audio, Gallery

Israel hasn't allowed any aid into Gaza since March 2, our correspondent Trent Murray in Tel Aviv gives Susie the latest. Audio

Election booths are opening in Australia just under three hours' time. Incumbent Labor leader Anthony Albanese is considered the favourite, but polls can be wrong. Audio

In the world of children's literature, the Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international distinction awarded to authors and illustrators of children's books. Canadian illustrator Sydney… Audio, Gallery

A link between eye health and dementia has been uncovered using data and scans from the Dunedin Longitudinal Study. Audio

This week saw the the final few days of the coronial inquest into the death of olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore. Olivia's Mum Nienke and her step dad Chris Middleton spoke to Susie Ferguson from their… Audio

A new documentary tells of a chilling chapter in New Zealand's history - one of systemic abuse in state care. Between 1950 and 2019. Susie speaks with filmmaker and journalist Aaron Smale, whose The… Audio, Gallery

In several places in Aotearoa the land tells the story of conflicts which have shaped NZ on a cultural and political level.  Audio

Volcanologist and GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard talks about the fault that caused the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. Audio

Jo Randerson has worn many hats in their career, often at the same time. A writer, performer, award-winning theatre maker and champion of up-and-coming artists.  Audio

Iconic rock band The Destroyers, who started more than 50 years ago, are returning to Auckland in May, with ZZ Top, to rock Aotearoa with classic hits. Audio

Auckland Council has been accused of overreacting after proposing dog rule changes. Dog trainer Flip Calkoen talks about whether the balance is right. Audio

How have race relations changed across the half century? Leading expert in the intersection between tikanga and the common law Natalie Coates explains. Audio

One of New Zealand's most prominent entertainers, Mark Hadlow is bringing back one of New Zealand best-loved theatre productions MAMiL (Middle Aged Men in Lycra).  Audio

Alicia Mendez is the head chef of Everybody Eats Wellington, a pay-as-you-can community restaurant on a mission to feed bellies not bins. Video, Audio

Pulitzer prize winning photo journalist Nick Ut is best known for his iconic image 'The Terror of War' (also known as the 'Napalm Girl') of children running from a napalm attack. The image is widely… Video, Audio, Gallery

The government's ban on greyhound racing this week raises doubts thousands of dogs can be rehomed in time. Audio