Susie Ferguson

Dr Yuriy Sak is an advisor to the Ukrainian Minister of Defence and has led Ukraine's strategic communications efforts since the beginning of Russia's invasion. He's in New Zealand to meet with… Audio

Joe covers a lot of ground - including the Football Ferns drawing 1-all with Iceland, wins from the Blues, Hurricanes and Crusaders in Super Rugby. In netball, the ANZ Premiership title contenders are… Audio

We're off to North Otago For some hearty fare as the weather cools. Author and cook Philippa Cameron lives on Otematata Station, a sheep and beef farm, with her husband and two young children. She is… Audio

Political Commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle join Susie to talk about the Green's "crybaby" snafu, Jacinda Ardern's valedictory speech and legacy, whether Te Whatu Ora is another government… Audio

RNZ Waikato senior reporter Andrew McRae joins Susie to detail the ongoing work in Coromandel and around Raglan to patch up roads badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle. No decision has been made yet… Audio

Sonja de Friez reviews Laughing at the Dark by Barbara Else, published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio

When does deliberation and contemplation turn into overthinking? Melody Wilding is an executive coach, academic and author who argues that we need to be very intentional about how we use our brain… Audio

Ximena talks to Susie Ferguson about the recent leak of secret US defense documents, said to be Washington's most comprehensive security breach in years. Also what former US President Donald Trump has… Audio

A local startup is helping people around the world access help for their mental health, and has now partnered with Google. Elliot Taylor is a former youth worker who's founded Throughline, the largest… Audio

Louise Duffy's mother had an advance directive, or living will, which stated she did not wish to be treated if she had severe loss of physical or mental capacity. But when she suffered a severe… Audio

The best time to buy a house is yesterday. So the saying goes. Buying a house is more complicated than that of course, but it begins with a simple question, WHY? Why do you want to enter New Zealand's… Audio

Today's recipe is from Sam Parish, chef and author of Cook Me, a recipe book where each dish can be made different ways. Today she shares her recipe for an aromatic way to make a pumpkin soup a bit… Audio

Almost seven years after their last full album, acclaimed New Zealand band The Veils have returned to the scene.
To celebrate the release of their new double album ...And Out of the Void Came Love,… Video, Audio

Some good news for the ongoing conservation of our beloved albatrosses. The New Zealand Nature Fund last night raised a whopping $170,000 thanks to a special fund raising event in Auckland. Lou Sanson… Audio

Rebuilding after floods is its early stages here in Aotearoa, with people deciding where to go next.  Worrol, is an architect and managing director of Australian architecture firm Reddog Architecture… Audio