Karyn Hay
Yellow-eyed penguins receive lifeline
Penguin Place is a private conservation reserve in Otago. Today Conservation Minister Kiri Allan announced the centre will be receiving $633,000 in funding through the Government's Jobs for Nature… Audio
Astronomers baffled at new discovery
Astronomers have located a mysterious pulsing object which is emitting a radio wave. Joining Karyn to make sense of the incredible finding is University of Auckland astrophysicist Associate Professor… Audio
Minimum wage increase necessary as inflation peaks
Statistics New Zealand data released today showed that Inflation was 5.9% annually, its highest rate since June 1990. Council of Trade Unions Chief Economist Craig Renney explains. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell
Hayden looks at Tova O'Brien's court battle with Discovery, a successful ASA complaint against an RNZ Twitter bio and how much it cost Hilary Barry to post the chocolate fish she promised as an… Audio
Former Australian of the Year sparks outrage
2021 Australian Of The Year Grace Tame has sent the media into a whirlwind over her controversial meeting with Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Canberra yesterday. Audio
Auckland councillor Efeso Collins confirms mayoral bid
Today Auckland Councillor for Manukau, Efeso Collins confirmed to us that he's decided to run for the biggest city's top job - Mayor of Auckland. he joins us to share his motivation and his key… Audio
Whale Tales
We find out about the Whale Tales Project, an incredible immersive public art trail celebrating Aotearoa, art, and marine conservation with Livia Esterhazy, CEO of World Wide Fund for Nature - New… Audio
Is The Gold Worth it?
We follow up on our interview from last night with Patrick Phelps about the extension of OceanNAGold's mine at Wharekirauponga in the Coromandel . Lots and lots of you were moved to get in touch - in… Audio
The Real McHugh
Our first guest if Chef (and former Depute Mayor of Queenstown) Margaret McHugh. She joins us to talk about her new book, The Real McHugh. Part memoir, party cookbook it's a guide to her eventful life… Audio
Noosa outlaws clapping and singing in holiday rentals
Noosa is one of the hottest holiday spots in Queensland but from next week, Noosa will enforce bans on clapping, shouting, arguing and singing in a bid to stop the noise from holiday rentals. Audio
Transport enthusiasts push back against sale of carriages
Dunedin Railways are causing a stir amongst railway buffs as they prepare to sell heritage assets. Six wooden carriages built between 1912 and 1923 are at the centre of the debate. Audio
Australian Open 2022 update with Clay Wilson
RNZ sports reporter Clay Wilson joins Karyn for an update on the latest results at the Australian Open. Audio
Infection expert on what masks we should be wearing
It's time to toss away your cloth masks as many of the country's DHB's are banning them due to their lack of protection. Physician Dr Richard Everts is an infection expert and joins us to share… Audio
Local Government predicts exodus of mayors over new policies
The head of Local Government is predicting an exodus of mayors and elected members as controversial central government policies are turning people off from standing at the elections in October. Audio
Silas Futura in the Year 2602
Our guests after nine are Auckland Artist Silas McClintock, (AKA Silas Futura) and his friend, Sydney-based motion picture concept artist, Tyler Hinde. They'll be chatting about making a sci-fi… Video, Audio
Is the Gold Worth it?
Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast joins us once again. he's taking a look at the extension of OceaniaGold's mine at Wharekirauponga, 10 kilometres north of Waihi. in the Coromandel which is… Audio
Calling London with Rich Preston
BBC World reporter Rich Preston joins Karyn to discuss who could cause a headache for Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week, an update on Covid-19 and India's celebration of Republic Day. Audio
Rise in sustainability awareness increases value of wool
The wool industry has been hit hard in recent times as farmers are losing money due to high shearing costs and low wool prices. The Campaign for Wool New Zealand chairman Tom O'Sullivan believes the… Audio
Cherry orchard donates 400kg to City Missions
Cheeki Cherries owner Martin Milne has donated 400kg of his finest fruit to City Missions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch thanks to a charity picking day yesterday. He joins us to explain… Audio
Tonga disaster prompts re-evaluation of undersea cable laws
When the volcanic eruption happened in Tonga on the 16th January, not only did it cause catastrophic harm to the nation but it completely cut the communications cable. Not only does the technology… Audio