Susie Ferguson

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

Banks have been warned this week that "competition is king" as the government moves to improve the sector. Audio

Every year, billions of vehicles shed an estimated six million tonnes of tyre particles, polluting our soils, rivers and lakes. Audio

The axing of humanities and social sciences from the government's Marsden Fund, has continued to draw a furious response from many researchers with 80 scientists this week signing an open letter in… Audio

Half-century of dynastic authoritarian rule came to a shockingly abrupt end in Syria this week with the overthrow of Bashar al Assad. Audio

Maxine Scheckter is the creative force behind Sugar Flour, a small patisserie school in Wellington. Her classes take the most beautiful recipes and simplify the steps for any home baker to try their… Video, Audio

Acclaimed Australian photographer Ponch Hawkes has photographed five hundred naked women aged over 50, stripping off with them. Audio

A leading voice in global fair trade and sustainable development, Albert Tucker set up the Karma Foundation with two friends.  Audio