Susie Ferguson
Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson
As the holiday season looms, State Highway 6 is still closed after the widespread damaged caused from the severe weather event in August, but will it be open in time for Christmas travel… Audio
Food for a happy gut: Tim Spector
Genetic epidemiologist and award winning author, Professor Tim Spector introduced the world to the wonders of the gut microbiome in his first book The Diet Myth. His latest book - Food for Life is an… Audio
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
The EU has announced it will work with the International Criminal Court to set up a specialised court to investigate war crimes in Ukraine committed by Russia. And Justice Ministers from the G7 will… Audio
Wellington co-housing project complete: what did they learn?
Five years ago, a group of six Wellington friends starting talking about the idea of living together in a purpose built co-housing complex. The idea gathered steam, a site was purchased, plans drawn… Audio
Copy of Warmer seas impact on Maori customary and commercial fi
Marine heatwaves are becoming more common in the waters of Aotearoa and in some areas there are record high ocean temperatures. Over the last 10 years, catch allowances for some commercially fished… Audio
Warmer seas impact on Maori customary and commercial fishing
Marine heatwaves are becoming more common in the waters of Aotearoa and in some areas there are record high ocean temperatures. Over the last 10 years, catch allowances for some commercially fished… Audio
Jude Rogers: how popular music gets woven into our lives
British music journalist Jude Rogers explores music as a portal to "new places and new feelings or places to put feelings" in her new book The Sound of Being Human. Video, Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 30 November 2022
Health authorities react to the parents of a baby who won't allow the child's open heart surgery to go ahead with blood donated by people vaccinated against covid 19. The ANZ bank is predicting house… Audio
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew are along with some fun and a British recipe for slow cooked cash. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Athletes around the world and here in Aotearoa are speaking up this week, confronting issues on and off the sporting fields, velodromes and waters. Sam Ackerman explains why this is such crucial… Audio
New music with Jeremy Taylor
Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor from SlowBoat Records brings the tunes with a twentieth anniversary for Oklahoma's Flaming Lips, plus blistering new music from Santigold and Voom. Audio
Book review: Unstoppable Us, Volume 1 by Yuval Noah Harari
Sonja De Friez reviews Unstoppable Us, Volume 1 by Yuval Noah Harari, published by Penguin Random House Audio
Dr Michael Mosley on his latest health book Just One Thing
Popular health writer Michael Mosley chats to Susie Ferguson about the scientifically sound advice in Just One Thing - How Simple Changes Can Transform Your Life. Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed White is a correspondent with the Financial Times based in Seoul. He talks to Susie about signs that Xi Jinping's plans for an exit from the Zero-Covid strategy are already unravelling. In… Audio
Proposal for rural GP training in home town
The Rural Health Network - Hauora Taiwhenua is proposing a pilot scheme which would see local medical students receive the bulk of their training using distance learning, with block courses at main… Audio
Debut mystery novel set on Stewart Island /Rakiura
A decision to leave New York behind to settle on Stewart Island, has helped to provide the inspiration for Jessica Howland Kany's first book, A Runner's Guide to Rakiura draws on her love of fitness… Audio
Fueling athletes of all ages
In her book In her book, How to Grow an Athlete dietitian and nutritionist Lea Stening : From Playground to Podium she shares tips on optimum nourishment for all ages, from sporty kids to record… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 16 November 2022
Top stories for Wednesday 16 November 2022 The Government cops criticism from all political quarters for its massive overhaul of the Resource Management Act We have the latest on the pressures facing… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 15 November 2022
Top stories for Tuesday 15 November 2022 A woman linked to the case of two dead children found in suitcases will be extradited from South Korea within the next 30 days regarding Police ramp up patrols… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 11 November 2022
ko tenei te purongo o Takirau - Friday November the 11th Anei nga kaupapa mo tenei haora.. Top stories this morning... The Black Ferns will play their Rugby World Cup final against England in front of… Audio