Susie Ferguson

Olly Clifton of Unity Books Auckland reviews Pirate Enlightenment, or the Real Libertalia by David Graeber, published by Penguin Random House Audio

An artificial intelligence programme has been created by MoleMap to be used by GPs, nurses and technicians to screen patients for melanoma, with an accuracy rate of over 90 percent, almost as accurate… Audio

RNZ Pacific Journalist Koroi Hawkins on Pacific leaders meeting in Fiji to discuss and resolve issues affecting regional unity, petrol pumps in Port Morseby becoming operational again and families of… Audio

We're heard a lot about bailey bridges in the last month since cyclones Hale and Gabrielle. With multiple bridges washed out, particularly in Tairāwhiti and Hawkes Bay - a temporary bridge is the best… Audio

BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse, based in Kyiv, speaks with Susie Ferguson on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Audio

After the destruction caused by slash during last week's cyclone, the government yesterday announced a ministerial inquiry. Susie speaks with Hera Ngata-Gibson from the group Mana Taiao Tairawhiti… Audio

James Croot reviews three movies : Women Talking, Aftersun and Missing. Also Apple TV's The Reluctant Traveller. Audio

Tired parents hoping to train newborns to sleep through the night need to adjust their expectations, parenting expert and neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis says. Audio

Technology correspondent Tony Grasso talks to Susie Ferguson about a group of Chinese scientists who recently quietly posted a paper purporting to show how a combination of classical and quantum… Audio

David Hill is in Kaikōura today where the local A&P show returns after Covid-19 forced its cancellation last year. Also the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust has voted to begin the process of applying for dark… Audio

Louise O'Brien reviews Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press. Audio

Just back from navigating through retreating Antarctic ice, Dr Joshu Mountjoy tells Susie what's been discovered in uncharted territory. Audio

UK correspondent Dan Bloom talks to Susie about the latest news from the UK, including, Rishi Sunak coming under pressure over his handling of talks to break a Brexit deadlock, Kate Forbes' disastrous… Audio

Serious questions are being asked of the Southern Lakes Ultra Marathon director, after runners were brought down from a mountain-side in wild weather, and spent two nights in evacuation centres… Audio

KiwiRail has apologised over the stranding of passengers either side of Cook Strait, due to more engine problems. Susie speaks with one woman who was forced to abandon her car in Picton, fly to… Audio

One of Hawkes Bay's biggest vegetable and fruit growers says he has grave concerns for the region's food producers if more significant financial help doesn't arrive quickly. Paul Apatu speaks to Susie… Audio

The infection risk from black water after cyclone/flooding, especially if houses are contaminated. Also, are the prices of pharmaceutical drugs justified? Pharma companies often justify the high price… Audio

Art lovers will get the chance to get up close to some of the world's greatest artists at a new exhibition opening shortly in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland. Light from Tate: 1700s to Now is a… Audio

Dave has some examples of how music has provided powerful support for communities suffering from the effects of natural disasters and the changing climate. When we face devastation brought on by… Audio

Samantha reports from Tairawhiti on the cyclone cleanup as connectivity is restored in parts, but damaged roading is a slow fix. Audio