Susie Ferguson

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

Canterbury Mountain Radio Service is due to close after nearly 60 years due to funding shortfalls and changing technology. Ian Gardiner has been involved with the station for decades, and talks to… Audio

It's Caregiver Awareness Week and to talk about the important work these families do we're joined by a caregiver of nine and father, in Invercargill to talk about the journey of his whanau. Audio

Video games may not be the waste of time you thought they were. Audio

Sir Rod Stewart returns to New Zealand in April with shows in Dunedin, Napier and Auckland. He talks about getting older, how he keeps fit and what keeps him happy. Audio

A lack of information for families of those living with complex mental health conditions prompted my next guest to pursue a degree in psychology - but even that wasn't enough. Journalist Elfy Scott's… Audio

Delaney Davidson sings the praises of his home-town, Ohinehou / Lyttleton - and takes some time to muse a little on why so many artists of all kinds choose to call it home. Audio

Craig and Charlie Reid from the Proclaimers are 61 years old today and show no signs of slowing down. Audio

King's Counsel Catherine Callaghan is calling home from London. Audio

One of the biggest bands of the 1970s is going to be celebrating its 50th birthday in NZ. Audio

Lesley Paterson's journey to bring "All Quiet on the Western Front" to the big screen has all the drama of an award-winning screenplay itself. Audio

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman takes a squint at the boardroom and back office dramas over who the new All Blacks coach will be - and how this overshadows actual sport. He also looks at what to… Audio

Music reviewer Grant Smithies joins Susie with a selection of new music from Running Club a new collaboration between New Brighton musician Blair Parkes and Auckland's Stephen Reay and a new song from… Audio

Alisha talks to Susie Ferguson about council plans that will displace sports clubs from their century old homes. And one of the district's parks is getting a name change from Maungatapu park to Opupu… Audio