Karyn Hay
Critter of the Week Bluebottle Jellyfish/ Portuguese man of war
This DOC threatened species ambassador Nic Toki wants people to be able to enjoy and appreciate the nature - but maybe not love it too much. This week's critter is one that people might also want to… Audio, Gallery
Gardening with Jo McCarroll
Today Editor of NZ Gardener Magazine Jo McCarroll has some handy hints for keeping your garden and plants alive if you're travelling away from home for the holidays. Audio
Food with Julie Biuso
Today chef, author and founder of SharedKitchen.co.nz Julie Biuso has some great tips for Xmas Day! Audio
Ali Ventura's top 10 films of 2021
Ali Ventura looks back at her favourite 10 films of 2021. Video, Audio
Christchurch gets a purpose built indoor mānu pool
Christchurch City Council is laying claim to New Zealand's first-ever purpose-built, all-season indoor mānu pool. Chris Roberts is the Aquatics Team Leader at the pool, he talks to Karyn about the the… Audio
The father-and-daughter duo attempting to glide the length of NZ
Last week, father-and-daughter glider pilots Terry and Abbey Delore flew from Bluff to Auckland, travelling 1,600 kilometres in one epic 14-hour day. They will attempt a glide from Auckland to Cape… Audio
James Webb Telescope launched planned for Christmas Day
The long-awaited launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed by bad weather. It's now set to launch on Boxing Day. Astronomer and Associate Professor Jan J. Eldridge talks to Karyn… Audio
The Awhi Shed's special Christmas Eve event
West Auckland local Tua Teio runs a community project called Awhi Shed, which collects and distributes much needed food parcels and care packages and tonight they're running a very special Christmas… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Dave Armstrong on Transmission Gully, what to do in Wellington. and people struggling this Christmas with rising rents. Audio
NZ Screen History: Back Benches
The political TV show was filmed at the Backbencher pub, and was first released in 2008. Audio
Music Critic: Cass Saunders
Today RNZ's own Cas Saunders is talking about music from the Witcher Season 2 and giving us a taste of the track Burn Butcher Burn by Joseph Trapanese and Joey Batey. She's also got a track from the… Audio
Sexuality and relationship app being developed at Canterbury University
A new app about relationships and sexuality is being developed by the University of Canterbury. Health education Lecturer Tracy Clelland is leading the project and she talks to Karyn about why there… Audio
Alcohol means skin burns faster in the sun
Dermatologists are warning that drinking alchohol can cause your skin to burn faster when exposed to the sun. Dermatologist Dr Niyati Sharma, talks to Karyn about what the research has uncovered. Audio
Increase in dogs being rehomed after lockdown increase in adoptions
A dog rescuer in Auckland says she's had her busier year ever re-homing puppies and dogs that have been abandoned by their owners.Amanda Fraser-Jones talks to Karyn about what they're seeing. Audio
Bookmarks with Margaret Wilson
Margaret Wilson is a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, an Emeritus Professor at the University of Waikato, and Deputy Commissioner of the Waikato District Health Board and is… Audio
Setting record straight on NZ's role in Iranian hostage crisis
North and South feature writer Peter McKenzie has delves into New Zealand's role in the crisis. Audio
Issy Beech: how to be online and also be happy
Self-confessed "reformed device addict" Issy Beech gives us tips from her new book How to Be Online and Also Be Happy. Audio
Pottery with Felicity Donaldson from Wundaire
Felicity Donaldson from Wundaire in Greytown joins Karyn Hay to answer all your questions about how to get started. Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Today Brad Foster talks to Karyn about the latest COVID cases which are hitting record highs an interesting tale from one of Sydney's most exclusive suburbs where locals are lobbying to remove a drive… Audio
Television Critic Caitlin Cherry
Caitlin reviews the Australian/British comedy Frayed (Netflix), and series 3 of the dark comedy thriller You (Netflix). She also has a few thoughts on season 3 of Succession (Neon). Audio