Susie Ferguson
Book review: A Private Spy - Letters of John le Carre edited by Tim Cornwell
Ralph McAllister reviews A Private Spy - Letters of John le Carre edited by Tim Cornwell, published by Viking Audio
Common materials which have shaped technological development
Prior to taking an academic position teaching engineering at the University of Auckland, Neil Broom was a research fellow for 20 years, applying his engineering skills to tissue biomechanics research… Audio
Australia: Voice split, vaping hole, China breakthrough, art investigation
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Susie to talk about how the planned referendum on establishing a permanent indigenous body to advise Parliament and enshrine it in the Constitution has… Audio
Cyclone silt depleting our seabeds: marine scientist
A huge volume of cyclone silt and sediment is building up in our rivers and coastal environments, swamping sea animals and plants. Susie Ferguson speaks with Professor of Marine Science at the… Audio
Te Pukenga survey reveals staff fear, anxiety and frustration
A newly released survey of staff at Te Pukenga finds one in three staff do not believe they have a future with the new mega polytech, and the vast majority would not recommend working there to family… Audio
Senior Ukrainian defence advisor in New Zealand
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
Sports chat with Joe Porter
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
Hearty fare from the kitchen of a high country station
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
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
Around the motu: Andrew McRae in Hamilton
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
Book review: Laughing at the Dark by Barbara Else
Sonja de Friez reviews Laughing at the Dark by Barbara Else, published by Penguin Random House NZ. Audio
Overthinking: how not to waste your brain power
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
USA correspondent Ximena Bustillo
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
Local startup partners with Google to help mental health
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
Calls for a national register for advance care directives
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
Paul Chaat
Paul Chaat Smith is an author, essayist, and the curator of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. His work focusses on the contemporary landscape of American Indian politics and… Audio
Advice for would be first home buyers
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
Critter of the Week: the strap-toothed whale
Critter often highlights lesser-loved and lesser-known mini beasts but there are still some larger mammals out there we don't know much about. One of these species is the strap-toothed whale… Audio
Travel with Liz Carlson
Travel blogger Liz Carlson joins Susie to talk about her work as a guide in Antarctica and how people can get there. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio