Kathryn Ryan

The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in 50 days, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, bringing in an estimated $200 million to the economy. The defending champions USA are playing three pool games… Audio

This week, Kennedy Warne takes in a visit to Broome and the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, and evidence of the Aboriginal renaissance in Australia. Audio, Gallery

After 25 years working in restaurants, Alesha Bilbrough-Collins is now all about promoting "real food" in her local community. In the new cookbook Food for Thought, Alesha shares not only recipes and… Audio

Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle join Kathryn to talk about the latest poll which has the Greens taking a major hit and National and Act able to govern alone.  Audio

David Williams is a South Island reporter for Newsroom Audio

Kiran Dass reviews August Blue by Deborah Levy, published by Penguin Random House Audio

Next month Madeleine Sami takes on the biggest acting role of her career to date in new Australian black comedy Deadloch. She tells Kathryn Ryan why it's taken her so long to get a lead role. Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to look at the success of Turkey's president Erdogan in the second presidential run-off held overnight New Zealand time. What will it mean for… Audio

Since the weather event, multi-sector rural coordination groups have let the Government know what they expect in terms of a blueprint for recovery aimed at helping farmers, growers and families work… Audio

Long Covid and ME/CFS (formerly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) are effectively the same thing, according to an Otago University researcher who says people with these illnesses need more support… Audio

Comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew have a few laughs. Audio

Image is everything - or is it? Sam looks at some of the images and reputations on the line in the world of sport, from beloved local heroes, to unexpected figureheads, rebuilt careers and tarnishing… Audio

Mellissa Oliver from Unity Books Wellington reviews Happy Place by Emily Henry, published by Penguin. Audio

New music from SZA, reissues of the Proud compilation and Space Waltz debut, plus farewells to the great Tina Turner and Smiths bassist Andy Rourke. Audio

Hokianga residents are angry about treated wastewater being discharged into the iconic Hokianga Harbour meanwhile an invasive seaweed is causing concern after being found at Rawhiti near Russell. And… Audio

Australian journalist Tracey Spicer speaks out against the use of sexist and racist stereotypes by artificial intelligence technology in her new book Man-Made. Audio

Asia correspondent Ed White talks to Kathryn about a comedian in Beijing has found himself in serious hot water after joking about the Chinese military, and Joe Biden signaling a 'thaw' in relations… Audio

A big change to the way we pay the bills kicks in today - they'll now be processed 365 days a year, instead of just Monday to Friday - Kathryn is joined by Steve Wiggins, CEO of Payments NZ. Also… Audio

A group of mental health academics says the workforce must move to an apprenticeship model, where health care assistants and support workers learn on the job. Associate Professor of Mental Health and… Audio

Urban issues correspondent Bill McKay joins Kathryn to talk about the Loafers Lodge fire and the lowdown on Building Code rules related to building fire protection. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in… Audio