Karyn Hay

Next Wednesday a group of young King Country shearers will attempt a new five-stand nine-hour world record with the support of legendary veteran shearing champion, Sir David Fagan. He talks to Karyn… Audio

Two New Zealand physicists have been recognised for their work on the global stage. Dr Amita Deb talks to Karyn Hay about making the top 10 for Physics World's 2021 Breakthrough of the Year. Audio

Otago University Associate Professor Joanna Williams is developing a blood test to detect early Alzheimer's disease, and can now continue her research with the help of an NZ Lottery Health Grant.  Audio

In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about style over substance in the coverage of Chris Luxon's first question time as leader, a Stuff column for the ages… Audio

The Moral Drift is the name of an exhibition that investigates a partial history of our state care system, uncovering a legacy of abuse and the resiliency of the survivors. The Tauranga Art gallery… Audio, Gallery

The reliance on technology for Covid Vaccine passes is highlighting the digital deficit among our seniors. Community manager, Sarah Wright is seeing people who don't even have an email address and she… Audio

New research has revealed the kale craze is officially over. CEO of LeaderBrand Richard Burke explains why he thinks Kiwis have given up on the nutritious leaf. Audio

Hawke's Bay farmer and owner of Tunanui Station, Andrew Russell is dealing with hundreds of feral cats who appear to be dumped domestic pets. The cats kill many birds and native lizards in the forest… Audio

BBC World reporter Rich Preston joins Karyn to chat about who will become Germany's new chancellor this week, influencers are the top picks for 2021 Time's Person of the Year and Forbes list and how… Audio

New research shows Kiwis love their colleagues and working within a team but they feel as though their managers fall short of expectations.  Audio

Deputy Prime Minister, Grant Robertson, says people who have very large mortgages and are struggling with what lies ahead as interest rates begin to rise, will have to 'cut their cloth'. Kirdan Lees… Audio

Hayden looks at the reaction to Christopher Luxon's appointment, an acquisition by NZME, RNZ's launch of its long-awaited youth service Tahi and the need for more editing of opinion pieces. Audio

The Dunedin City Council is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities this Friday with the South Island's first Changing Places bathroom. Founder and disability advocate, Jenn Hooper… Audio

The Rail and Maritime Transport Union has issued a second strike notice at Timaru Port. Rail and Maritime Transport Union South Island organiser John Kerr joins Karyn to discuss their plan of action.

Four Indian ring-necked parakeets are soon to be released into Otago Museum's tropical forest. Otago Museum science communicator Kate Irving shares how they've been caring for the parakeets and how… Audio

Giving second hand gifts for Christmas is now a cool thing to do according to an article in the Guardian, but there are rules. You don't have to spend a heap of money or buy the latest flash thing… Audio

Paper money is slowly on the way out but retreating from cash services all together may have some repercussions for those who rely on it. Dr Claire Matthews is the Director of academic programmes at… Audio

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger; who was National Party leader from 1986 until 1997, joins Karyn to discuss Christopher Luxon's new appointment as leader of the National Party. Audio