Stories by Katie Kenny

Explainer - Fertility rates in New Zealand, and around the world, keep dropping. What does this mean?

Explainer - With all these new Covid variants, how are the old tests holding up? And what's the point of testing now, anyway?

Explainer - Warnings about an intense wildfire season seem to be coming to fruition. RNZ asks the experts what's going on.

Explainer - Every summer, misinformation about sunscreen seems to grow. A bit like cancer. RNZ asks the experts for help.

Explainer - The new government plans to pay for students' final year of tertiary study, rather than their first. RNZ analyses the impact of the current settings and the proposed change.

Explainer - Rail services are struggling to cope with middling temperatures in Wellington. What's going on?

Explainer - Some swim schools make big claims about baby and toddler classes. Here's what the evidence says.

Explainer - No, you're not imagining things. The pōhutukawa really are bigger and brighter this year. RNZ asks an expert what's going on.

Explainer: The virus is making headlines again in the lead up to Christmas. Here's what's going on, and what you need to know.

The coalition deal between NZ First and National refers to giving English official status. But what would that involve?

Explainer - NZ Post's Christmas cut-off dates are flying by. Why does it take a month for a parcel to get from Auckland to London? RNZ asks NZ Post to explain how items get from A to B.

Explainer - The approaching holiday season is a time of joy. But it also involves a few tricky questions. From family gatherings to avoiding Covid and even navigating grief, RNZ is here to help. Audio