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Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.
It's all humid bogs, human puppetry and Ozzy Osborne impressions on tonight's installment of Out Lately as Finn takes us through his musical picks of the week. Featuring Ayka, R. A. P. Ferriera, Sudan Archives and Alex G.
It's all humid bogs, human puppetry and Ozzy Osborne impressions on tonight's installment of Out Lately as Finn takes us through his musical picks of the week. Featuring Ayka, R. A. P. Ferriera, Sudan Archives and Alex G.
In 2019 the Government banned single use plastic bags. Now, from October 1st, you will no longer be able to buy plastic cotton buds, polystyrene food packaging and more. Eugenie Sage, environment spokesperson for the Green Party talks to Karyn about what you need to know.
In 2019 the Government banned single use plastic bags. Now, from October 1st, you will no longer be able to buy plastic cotton buds, polystyrene food packaging and more. Eugenie Sage, environment spokesperson for the Green Party talks to Karyn about what you need to know.
They don't call it the Garden City for nothing. A Facebook group has been running in Christchurch for around 8 years - it's called "Ch Ch Garden Group"
They don't call it the Garden City for nothing. A Facebook group has been running in Christchurch for around 8 years - it's called "Ch Ch Garden Group"
What are your rights when it comes to your private life and when could you bring you employer into "disrepute"?
What are your rights when it comes to your private life and when could you bring you employer into "disrepute"?
Waka Kotahi/ NZ Transport Agency's recently released new "Speed Management Guide" estimates that about 85 per cent of of our roads have limits that are too high.
Waka Kotahi/ NZ Transport Agency's recently released new "Speed Management Guide" estimates that about 85 per cent of of our roads have limits that are too high.
Colin Peacock tells Karyn about New Zealand's media merger, interviews about climate change and local documentaries.
Colin Peacock tells Karyn about New Zealand's media merger, interviews about climate change and local documentaries.
Colin Peacock tells Karyn about New Zealand's media merger, interviews about climate change and local documentaries.
Marina Seager is a self-professed superfan of Costco. She travelled from Riverton to attend the opening of the store.
Marina Seager is a self-professed superfan of Costco. She travelled from Riverton to attend the opening of the store.
The fifth planet from the sun - Jupiter - is shining bright in the sky. Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin tell Karyn how you can get a good view.
The fifth planet from the sun - Jupiter - is shining bright in the sky. Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin tell Karyn how you can get a good view.
The four day working week is back on the agenda after the Council of Trade Unions (CTU) suggested it as part of a new economic development strategy for the country. Andrew Barnes, author of "The 4 Day Week" explains how it could work.
The four day working week is back on the agenda after the Council of Trade Unions (CTU) suggested it as part of a new economic development strategy for the country. Andrew Barnes, author of "The 4 Day Week" explains how it could work.
From October 1, 2022 ACC will cover birthing parents who are injured during childbirth. Dr Melissa Davidson, a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health, speaks to Karyn.
From October 1, 2022 ACC will cover birthing parents who are injured during childbirth. Dr Melissa Davidson, a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health, speaks to Karyn.
It's a big day in the life of Aotearoa's largest living insects. 200 wētāpunga - giant wētā - have been released into Shakespear regional park today.
It's a big day in the life of Aotearoa's largest living insects. 200 wētāpunga - giant wētā - have been released into Shakespear regional park today.
Event manager Martin Macpherson talks to Karyn about preparations for New Zealand's longest running blossom festival.
Event manager Martin Macpherson talks to Karyn about preparations for New Zealand's longest running blossom festival.
Crushes store co-founder Rose talks to Karyn about their weekend event 'Meet a Mate: Friendship Speed Dating".
Crushes store co-founder Rose talks to Karyn about their weekend event 'Meet a Mate: Friendship Speed Dating".
It's one code after another at Eden Park this weekend. Turf Manager at Eden Park Blair Christensen talks to Karyn.
It's one code after another at Eden Park this weekend. Turf Manager at Eden Park Blair Christensen talks to Karyn.
Supermarkets use persuasive tactics, including deals that aren't as special as they seem. Gemma Rasmussen at Consumer NZ explains what to do if you spot a misleading deal.
Supermarkets use persuasive tactics, including deals that aren't as special as they seem. Gemma Rasmussen at Consumer NZ explains what to do if you spot a misleading deal.
Mayoral candidates Tracy Hicks and Ben Bell join Karyn for a debate on the big issues in Gore, Southland.
Mayoral candidates Tracy Hicks and Ben Bell join Karyn for a debate on the big issues in Gore, Southland.
Good music enhances the dining experience. Restaurant Fife Lane in Mount Maunganui recently took out the OneMusic Outstanding Ambience and Design Award.
Good music enhances the dining experience. Restaurant Fife Lane in Mount Maunganui recently took out the OneMusic Outstanding Ambience and Design Award.
This November six items from the Otago Museum will return to their original home with the Warumungu people in Australia's Northern Territory.
This November six items from the Otago Museum will return to their original home with the Warumungu people in Australia's Northern Territory.
The Taupo Volcano alert level has been raised to Alert Level 1 for the first time. But it's not the first time there's been some seismic jostling in the area - so why raise the level now? Dr Finn Illsley Kemp, at the University of Wellington, explains what's going on underneath.
The Taupo Volcano alert level has been raised to Alert Level 1 for the first time. But it's not the first time there's been some seismic jostling in the area - so why raise the level now? Dr Finn Illsley Kemp, at the University of Wellington, explains what's going on underneath.
The streets around Westminister continue to fill with mourners but the focus in London is starting to turn towards Monday's funeral for her majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. Apparently there will be some personal touches from the Queen herself - one of the things she requested is the playing of a lament by her piper. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to meet Prince William, the new Prince of Wales tomorrow. Karyn spoke to RNZ's Corin Dann for an update from London.
The streets around Westminister continue to fill with mourners but the focus in London is starting to turn towards Monday's funeral for her majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. Apparently there will be some personal touches from the Queen herself - one of the things she requested is the playing of a lament by her piper. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to meet Prince William, the new Prince of Wales tomorrow. Karyn spoke to RNZ's Corin Dann for an update from London.
A group of school students from St Mary's College in Auckland had a lucky escape today after the bus they were on crashed through the rails of a motorway overbridge. The bus was left dangling precariously but everyone got off the bus safely and there were no serious injuries. Last year Philippa Cameron from Otematata Station in the Waitaki Valley, presented a petition to parliament calling on the Government to make it mandatory for school buses to have seat belts - but nothing came of it. She joined Karyn to talk about it.
A group of school students from St Mary's College in Auckland had a lucky escape today after the bus they were on crashed through the rails of a motorway overbridge. The bus was left dangling precariously but everyone got off the bus safely and there were no serious injuries. Last year Philippa Cameron from Otematata Station in the Waitaki Valley, presented a petition to parliament calling on the Government to make it mandatory for school buses to have seat belts - but nothing came of it. She joined Karyn to talk about it.
The idea that walking 10,000 steps a day was the optimal amount for health is widely known but until now hasn't been proven. Now a new study has confirmed this amount of walking is ideal for cardiovascular and brain health.
The idea that walking 10,000 steps a day was the optimal amount for health is widely known but until now hasn't been proven. Now a new study has confirmed this amount of walking is ideal for cardiovascular and brain health.
RNZ Clay Wilson joined Karyn for a halftime update on the Bledisloe Cup clash between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Melbourne. She also spoke to Abernesh who runs the All Black Supporters in Melbourne Facebook group and was in the thick of the crowd action at Marvel Stadium.
RNZ Clay Wilson joined Karyn for a halftime update on the Bledisloe Cup clash between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Melbourne. She also spoke to Abernesh who runs the All Black Supporters in Melbourne Facebook group and was in the thick of the crowd action at Marvel Stadium.
Local body election campaigning is in full swing and one mayoral candidate is getting creative about reaching voters. Invercargill mayoral hopeful Marcus Lush is opening his Bluff home up on Sunday, inviting local voters to come over for a chat. Lush, who is one of ten mayoral contenders including incumbent Sir Tim Shadbolt, spoke to Karyn about the novel campaign tactic.
Local body election campaigning is in full swing and one mayoral candidate is getting creative about reaching voters. Invercargill mayoral hopeful Marcus Lush is opening his Bluff home up on Sunday, inviting local voters to come over for a chat. Lush, who is one of ten mayoral contenders including incumbent Sir Tim Shadbolt, spoke to Karyn about the novel campaign tactic.
Thousands of mourners continue the slow shuffle towards Westminster Hall to pay their respects to the Queen. Even overnight rain didn't put the crowds off. The queue stretches more than four kilometres along the River Thames - there's even a handy tracker for people to find the start of the line and estimate the waiting time. Karyn spoke to RNZ's Corin Dann who joined the crowds.
Thousands of mourners continue the slow shuffle towards Westminster Hall to pay their respects to the Queen. Even overnight rain didn't put the crowds off. The queue stretches more than four kilometres along the River Thames - there's even a handy tracker for people to find the start of the line and estimate the waiting time. Karyn spoke to RNZ's Corin Dann who joined the crowds.
This week: a look at the continuing coverage of the Queen's death as her funeral approaches, the emotional documentary about a journalist's te reo journey, reactions to the plan for more Māori content across our media, and a sketchy opinion poll that caused controversy in the capital.
A Facebook page which has become a Wellington institution is up for sale. Vic Deals is the biggest online local community in New Zealand - pushing 200,000 members. Owner Grant Burley talks to Karyn about how it's morphed from an online trading forum for uni students to a go-to site for missing cats, phones and cars, recommendations and daily slices of life in the capital.
A Facebook page which has become a Wellington institution is up for sale. Vic Deals is the biggest online local community in New Zealand - pushing 200,000 members. Owner Grant Burley talks to Karyn about how it's morphed from an online trading forum for uni students to a go-to site for missing cats, phones and cars, recommendations and daily slices of life in the capital.
Large queues of mourners have formed outside Westminster Hall in London, where Queen Elizabeth will lie in state for the next four days. On her casket is expected to be a funeral wreath with her favourite flower lily of the valley. Karyn speaks to Paul Thomas who has been a florist to the Queen and royal family for more than 20 years. She also plays a poem written in tribute to the Queen from the UK's Poet Laureate Simon Armitage.
Large queues of mourners have formed outside Westminster Hall in London, where Queen Elizabeth will lie in state for the next four days. On her casket is expected to be a funeral wreath with her favourite flower lily of the valley. Karyn speaks to Paul Thomas who has been a florist to the Queen and royal family for more than 20 years. She also plays a poem written in tribute to the Queen from the UK's Poet Laureate Simon Armitage.
When local harakeke weavers noticed how the Kapiti Coast District Council parks staff and contractors were chopping back flax bushes they decided to step in and share some of the tikanga principles around the harvesting of what's regarded as a taonga. Brenda Tuuta - iwi representative in the Kapiti community joins Karyn to explain.
When local harakeke weavers noticed how the Kapiti Coast District Council parks staff and contractors were chopping back flax bushes they decided to step in and share some of the tikanga principles around the harvesting of what's regarded as a taonga. Brenda Tuuta - iwi representative in the Kapiti community joins Karyn to explain.
Do you have any old piece of royal memorabilia tucked away in an old chest or a box somewhere in the garage - or maybe you've got a few items proudly on display? Tarin Brettell owns Auckland antique store Antique Alley and speaks to Karyn about the surge in demand for royal collectibles.
Do you have any old piece of royal memorabilia tucked away in an old chest or a box somewhere in the garage - or maybe you've got a few items proudly on display? Tarin Brettell owns Auckland antique store Antique Alley and speaks to Karyn about the surge in demand for royal collectibles.
For most people news of an additional holiday is cause for celebration but in South Canterbury it's causing more than a few headaches. The region's anniversary holiday clashes with the date set for Queen Elizabeth Memorial Day - Monday September 26th. Timaru mayor Nigel Bowen speaks to Karyn and tells her changing things around isn't as easy as it might seem.
For most people news of an additional holiday is cause for celebration but in South Canterbury it's causing more than a few headaches. The region's anniversary holiday clashes with the date set for Queen Elizabeth Memorial Day - Monday September 26th. Timaru mayor Nigel Bowen speaks to Karyn and tells her changing things around isn't as easy as it might seem.
Dr Robert Pouwhare played a pivotal role in getting the Māori language petition to parliament 50 years ago.
Dr Robert Pouwhare played a pivotal role in getting the Māori language petition to parliament 50 years ago.
New Zealand mask manufacturer MEO is launching a free recycling programme for disposable face masks.
New Zealand mask manufacturer MEO is launching a free recycling programme for disposable face masks.
Karyn speaks to Simone Jones, deputy chair of Hair and Barber NZ, who is delighted she can walk through the salon doors tomorrow completely unmasked.
Karyn speaks to Simone Jones, deputy chair of Hair and Barber NZ, who is delighted she can walk through the salon doors tomorrow completely unmasked.
Are you one of those people whose bladder can't quite go the distance at the movies - or maybe you just want to sneak out for more popcorn, jaffas, or another glass of wine even? Karyn speaks to Callum McLeod, the manager of Wanaka's Cinema Paradiso, about the disappearance of film intermissions and why his cinema has hung onto the tradition for 27 years.
There's a lot on the line for the All Blacks at Hamilton's FMG Stadium tomorrow night. Will they avoid yet more embarassment after being stunned 25-18 by Argentina in the first test in Christchurch? A large crowd is expected in Kirikiriroa for the second test and while the odds are running in favour of the All Blacks, Puma fans are hoping for another upset. Karyn is joined by local supporter Miguel Medero.
"They wouldn't get away with it at McDonalds" - that's how one sex worker describes unfair employment conditions in some of the country's brothels. Almost 20 years since New Zealand became the first country in the world to decriminalise prostitution in 2003 - there are claims that sex workers are facing workplace exploitation. Otago University researcher Claire Weinhold looked at the way brothels are running their businesses and tells Karyn that many were found wanting.
A bill which would force all government departments and Crown agencies to use clear, concise language passed its second reading in parliament today. If it becomes law there would be designated plain language officers throughout the public service to ensure the use of plain language in all official government documents and on websites. The opposition has slammed it as stupid and creating a language police. But Nelson MP Rachel Boyack who is behind the Bill tells Karyn she's determined to get rid of the goobledygook.
Colin Peacock speaks to Karyn about yet another rugbypocalypse playing out in the media, conspiracy candidates in local body elections, and being a newsroom rookie the day Diana died.
It was a compelling true crime podcast which ended in a killer being brought to justice after 40 years. The Teacher's Pet featured the 1982 disappearance of Sydney mother Lynette Dawson, whose body has never been found. Yesterday after a 10-week trial, her husband Chris Dawson was found guilty of her murder. Downloaded more than 30 million times around the globe, the podcast uncovered a torrid story of betrayal, police bungling and new information which ultimately forced police to reopen the case. Teacher's Pet creator Hedley Thomas speaks to Karyn about the podcast and the long fight to bring justice for Lynette Dawson and her family.
Brain fog - it's a thing - and if you suffer from it you'll know how frustrating and sometimes frightening it can be. Thanks to Covid we are learning more about it and how to beat it. Sabina Brennan is a neuroscientist from Trinity College in Dublin and has written a book called Beating Brain Fog. She joins Karyn to shed some light on the subject.
40 years ago Australian mother of two Lynette Dawson disappeared - today her husband Chris was found guilty of her murder. It's a cold case which has gripped the world, thanks to the award winning true crime podcast The Teacher's Pet which was downloaded 30 million times worldwide. It was No.1 in the podcast charts in Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand. Karyn is joined by ABC reporter Jamie McKinnell who was in court for the long-awaited verdict.
Colin McCahon, Gordon Walters, Rita Angus - those are just some of the artists whose work is included in a stunning collection due to go under the hammer next month. The Bank of New Zealand collection was put together in the 1980s by influential art dealer and historian Peter McLeavey and features some of the country's finest artworks, including the last three works painted by Colin McCahon. Director of Art at Webbs Auctions Charles Ninow speaks to Karyn about the collection.
The Far North has been dealt another blow with news the Mangamuka Gorge on State Highway One won't be opening any time soon. Heavy rain earlier this month brought down 19 slips on the road. It means motorists and trucks will have to take State Highway Ten - which locals say is in no fit state to be taking heavy traffic. Far North Mayor John Carter talks to Karyn about the impact.
AA Insurance has reported a 36.5% jump in car thefts across the country. The company says it's also seeing reports of more stolen vehicles being used in ramraids and opportunistic joyriding. AA's Head of Motor Vehicle Claims Beau Paparoa joins Karyn to discuss what's happening.
Fed up business owners in central Auckland say they want action not lip service. Ramraids and burglaries have skyrocketed and they believe their safety and the safety of the public is at risk. Tonight they met with local MPs, council officials and senior police to demand action. Karyn speaks to meeting organiser and local shop owner Sunny Kaushal.
Tall Poppy syndrome is back in the news following scientist and philanthropist Sir Ray Avery announcing he is leaving New Zealand for Australia. In a statement Sir Ray said New Zealand has a culture which punishes individualism and unfairly calls out its fellow Kiwis if they don't live up to their expectations. It's not a new accusation made against New Zealand culture by our high achievers but is it really that pervasive? Dr Jo Kirkwood from the Otago Polytechnic researches the impact of Tall Poppy Syndrome in New Zealand particularly on businesses.
Support local, through thick and thin That's the message from the New Zealand businesses battling inflation, increasing costs and a slowing economy. And making matters worse a survey has found while the number who kiwis who are making buying local a priority had slipped since 2020. Buy NZ Made executive director Dane Ambler local business enjoyed good support during the lockdowns and it was important that continued during tough economic times.
After two terms as a councillor former Green MP Nándor Tánczos is hoping to be elected the Mayor of Whakatāne. Nándor talks to Karyn about what he's been up to since leaving parliament and why he wants the top job.
They're not a type of car that are often thought of as classics. But Japanese built cars, particularly sport models from the eighties and nineties are fetching many times what they were once worth. While secondhand Nissan Skylines and Toyota Supras have also been popular, some Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla models are also sought after. So is it nostalgia, scarcity or a combination of both that's driving this? To give his view the Editor of the car review website, The Dog & Lemon Guide Clive Matthew-Wilson joins Karyn.
National pride will be on the line in Upper Hutt this weekend in a sport not many people will have heard of. The inaugural trans-tasman medieval combat cup is being fought for on Saturday. Captain the New Zealand women's team Jess Te Wiata joins Lately
Even before he's set foot on the plane the new New Zealand ambassador to Ireland, Trevor Mallard, has also been making the news in the Emerald Isle. So we thought we'd talk to someone on the ground in Ireland, President of the Ireland New Zealand Association Jonathan Saint joins us from Dublin.
Hayden Donnell joins us with Midweek Mediawatch to talk about this week in the media, including reporters out in the thick of it and the Sharma Drama . . . how have the media been handling it?...
The party's over for the world's most famous plastic container brand Tupperware in New Zealand. Nik Watts a self confessed Tupperware addict and collector, talks to Karyn about the iconic brand.
A lack of snow has brought an abrupt halt to the ski season at the Turoa skifield on Mt Ruapehu - but it's not a complete right off just yet.
A New Zealand solider has been killed in Ukraine. Former solider Aaron Wood joins joins Lately to talk about how they ended up there and what will happen next.
It's a frequently asked question up in the far north of the country and now one young entrepreneur has come up with a way to memorialise it on a t shirt Kaitaia-based ACA Clothing is now printing a T-shirt sporting with the question "Is the gorge open?"
We've had the Great Resignation and now we're on to the Quiet Quitting. Jarrod Haar is a professor of human resource management at AUT University and he's with us to explain the art of the quiet quitter.
The idea of a Wellington super city is back on the table courtesy of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Chief executive Simon Arcus joins Lately to discuss what their proposal is all about.
For the first time in more than 25 years employees at two Auckland packaging companies will take industrial action asking for better pay and conditions.
As the local body elections get closer we're learning more about the candidates who are running for local council and Mayor. In Dunedin one woman already has a head start on the publicity because of her beliefs.
Wellington is bracing itself ahead of the Freedoms and Rights Coalition protest demonstration tomorrow. Mayor Andy Foster updates us on how the city is preparing.
BBC World journalist Eleanor Smallwood joins to discuss the latest on the Ukraine conflict, the military drills between the US and South Korea and a 17 year old pilot aiming to be the youngest person to fly solo around-the-world.
Masai Graham from the West Midlands who has won The Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe Award for the second time ... We won't spoil the punch line but he joins Lately to discuss his winning one liner.
A Mt Maunganui family had an unusual and uninvited visitor make themselves at home earlier this week. A young New Zealand Fur Seal was able slip into the family's home unnoticed terrorising the cat and napping on the couch.
More than 400 homes have been evacuated in Nelson, and residents are being warned that some may never get to return. Melaine Arthur and her familly are just on of thousands in that situation.
A state of emergency has been declared in Marlborough, with more heavy rain expected to fall on the water-saturated region overnight.
He's one of the world's richest men but US billionaire investor Peter Thiel's plans to build a luxury lodge on the edge of Lake Wanaka have been thwarted by local environmentalists.
Thousands of firefighters across the country will walk off the job tomorrow protesting understaffing and low wages. Hamilton Firefighter Matiu Leonard will be one of those striking tomorrow He explains why it's got to this point.
At the top of the South Island residents are in clean up mode with flooding the ground floor of Nelson couple Barbara and Alistair Lawson's home has been flooded, forcing them and their 17 year old son upstairs to wait for the water to subside.
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talked to Karyn Hay about Kiwi reporters on the ground in Ukraine to see the effects of war first-hand. Also: reporters' relationship with rugby management sinks to a new low in South Africa - and Leo Molloy blames media after scrapping his tilt at the mayor's job in Auckland.
It appears its not just us humans who are a bit foggy after a bad night sleep Insomniac birds, kept awake at night by the lights and sounds of our cities seem to have trouble remembering their songs. While the negative impact of human activity on wildlife has long been studied we are still learning about the effects a bad night of sleep has on how birds communicate. Auckland University PhD student Juliane Mussoi believes there is an issue and is calling for more research on the effects of light and noise pollution on birds' sleeping patterns and the knock-on effects
It's going to be a sleepless night for many across the West Coast and top of South Island as a weather bomb continues to inundate the area. Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese has the latest.
It's a treasure trove of more than 8 million New Zealand historical documents that can be explored, online and for free, and now Papers Past is celebrating 21 years since it's launch.
Senior political lecturer Lara Greaves gives her assessment on the fallout from the Dr Gaurav Sharma
The fight continues for the Auckland Mayoral with candidates now hoping the departure of Leo Malloy will mean his supporters swing behind them. Former Far North Mayor and businessman Wayne Brown tells us why he's the man for the job.
A State of Emergency has been declared on the South Island's West Coast as heavy rain and possible flooding threatens the region. It could be the regions third major flood in 18 months.
They've been deep fried, sold in fancy Auckland bakeries and even been made into a burger. But the latest iteration of the South Island's famous cheese roll might just be too much for some.
Have you ever been out and about needing to go to the loo but there was no public toilet in sight? Well in Nelson they hope to solve that problem with a new initiative.
Auckland's mayoral race is heating up after Leo Malloy surprised everyone by dropping out on Friday. Candidate Viv Beck joins us tonight to talk about her campaign and calls for her to step aside.
Could there be poison growing in your backyard right now? Toxicologist Dr Leo Schep is no stranger to poisonous plants after spending nearly two decades at the National Poison Centre.
A neighbourly dispute over naturism ended up being taken to the Dunedin District Court. New Zealand Naturist Federation president Wendy Lowe joins Lately to discuss the law.
Being a politician is often a tough thankless job . . . so is is any wonder not enough people want to do it. One person who knows all about the scrutiny faced by elected officials is former National MP Aaron Gilmore.
A mix up at Auckland petrol station has left motorists with a potential very expensive problem. AA Fuel Spokesperson Terry Collins tells us what happens when fuels get mixed up and what you can do.
After a more than two year absence from New Zealand waters the first cruise ship is set to arrive in Auckland tomorrow morning. Joining Lately is the chief executive of the New Zealand Cruise Association Kevin O'Sullivan.
It was once one of the world's most feared diseases but now for most of us polio is consigned to the history books, but unfortunately it appears to be making a comeback. Dr Heather Battles is a lecturer in anthropology at the University of Auckland and researches infectious diseases and epidemics.
Wellington is in clean up mode after two days of heavy downpours caused significant slips across the city and wider region. City Council chief infrastructure officer Siobhan Procter joins Karyn with the latest on the clean up.
The RNZ parliament team give a rundown on the latest from the fallout from the Sam Uffindell revelations over two past two days.
The eat of the week is the potato - that starchy tuber that is native to the Americas. It is a staple-food worldwide and is the world's fourth largest food crop after maize, wheat and rice. Joining Lately tonight is Pukekohe potato grower Jay Master
A man with a rare condition which means he can taste, smell and feel words has revealed which names are delicious - and which taste like urine. Henry Gray from Newcastle in the UK has a condition called lexical-gustatory synaesthesia People with this condition can experience flavours in the mouth, or food-related thoughts whenever they hear certain sounds, especially words.
They're the epitome of luxury but Ferrari has had to recall nearly 24,000 of it's cars sold in the United States since 2005 because of a potentially dangerous breaking issue. The president of the Ferrari Owners Club of New Zealand Terry Dykes explains the impact of the recall on New Zealand Ferrari owners and why the Italian car manufacturer continues to be such a draw for a certain type of petrol head.
RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith gives us a rundown of the fallout from the revelations new National Sam Uffindell beat a younger boy while attending King's College and only apologised seven months ago.
Kenya goes to the polls, Tensions between China, Taiwan and the US Flowers galore in Belgium.
For Gregor Campbell tourism is dead - well it's - "the dead" to be precise. The Dunedin man runs tours in cemeteries around the city. He's an Historian and Taphophile - which is what you call a "lover of cemeteries" He tells Karyn he's intrigued with what's written on the head stones.
Kiwis are being asked to BLOW LEFT and BLOW RIGHT to avoid collisions on train tracks - which are on the rise. In the last decade, 155 people have died in collisions with trains in New Zealand, and 91 more people have been seriously injured. The year to June 30, saw eight people lose their lives in collisions with trains. In the last year there have been 28 collisions at public level crossings, more than twice the 13 collisions in 2021. Karyn asks TrackSAFE's Megan Drayton if we are too cavalier.
A One News Kantar Poll shows National and Act could govern together with 62 seats - but Christopher Luxon has taken a hit in his popularity count - sliding a couple of points.... so too has the Prime Minister. A General Election is still more than a year away so what- if anything- does this meaningfully tell us? Our political reporter Anneke Smith joins Karyn from the press gallery.
Its been a bad week to be a pigeon - world-wide. Pigeon fancier Craig Gray has been racing birds for 57 years, he joins Karen to tell us a thing or two about how pigeons operate.
We're now on to Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games - New Zealand sits fourth on the medal table with 37 medals, including 16 golds. The RNZ team in Birmingham will join us just after the news with a run down of all the day's action.
When the kids leave home and you're knocking around the house the next thing on the life agenda might be "downsizing". Annette Howey and her partner Steve are doing just that
E-Bike sales are on the rise with more than 75,000 being imported into the country each year. And now New Zealand has it's own e-bike festival. Film and television producer and former head of the New Zealand Film Commission Dave Gibson is the brains behind the event.
Nominations for the position of Green Party co-leader closed earlier tonight, with current co-leader James Shaw the only candidate. That doesn't mean he gets to keep his job though.
Heading into Day seven of the Commonwealth Games - New Zealand sits fourth on the medal table with 35 medals, including 16 golds. Joining us from the games village is our reporter Bridget Tunicliffe.
Scurrilous rumours hit NZME in the pocket; Mini-doco about gay cricketer sparks debate; TV News themes -- Bill Bailey's BBC apocalyptic rave; and MPs in harmony - literally.
The National Party leader has joined the long list of satirical political puppets at The Backbencher. Earlier this evening he was mounted in his position - joining the company of others like Metiria Turei and Jacinda Ardern. Bryce Curtis is the puppet maker - he tells us who has been the trickiest of all the political puppets he's made - and what his Christopher Luxon puppet looks like.
Tuesday means Eat of the Week - An item that represents great value - because it's in season and plentiful This week the eat of the week is ..... Parsnips
Prolonged cold rainy periods around the country are driving bugs indoors this winter -- some bugs you wouldn't normally see so many of. Shane Warland from DeBug Nelson knows all about who's coming to visit - and he can tell you what to do about it and what might be making the problem worse.
Who said the market is cooling? A storage space has collected a price at auction that even surprised the real estate agent.
With a total of 24 medals including 13 gold, The NZ Team is off to a great start at the Commonwealth games. RNZ's team at the games will join us with an update from Birmingham.
Pukeko sausages are coming to foodbanks in Nelson after a hunt organised by Fish and Game. 180 different game birds were harvested at the event, and now there's been a "groundswell" in donations of game for those who can't afford meat on the table. We catch up with Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game Councillor, David Haynes.
With a total of 19 medals including 10 gold, The NZ Team is off to a great start at the Commonwealth games. With us now in Birmingham is RNZ reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe for an update.
He's baaaaaack . . . our Friday night music feature "Out Lately" with master Finn Johansson returns
It is a defining turning point in European history, when Napleon's Army was defeated by the Duke of Wellington, with a bit of help from the Prussians, on a battle field in modern day Belgium. And now archaeologists have unearthed more incredible details of what happened at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
A man has been taken into custody following a firearms incident in West Auckland that left two people dead this afternoon. Police took the man into custody, following a manhunt after the deadly incident in the suburb of Glendene at about 3pm.
Journalist Martin Van Baynen's Holden Kingswood is up for sale, and comes with a boot-load of political and media history. The Holden Kingswood was around from 1968 to 1984 and was marketed as the "family car" for Australians. And New Zealanders. We had one or two here... They're now classic cars and look great with surfboard strapped to the roof...
Energy efficiency specialist Gareth Gretton gives us some tips on how best to use a heatpump and give your home enough ventilation.
A huge day for Christchurch today after the city council voted to build a new $683 million dollar stadium. The celebrations have started with councillors, business leaders and many residents saying the decision will guarantee the future of the South Island's largest city.
While it never went away Covid-19 is back with a vengeance Hospitalisations of people with Covid-19 and case numbers are soaring, pushing our health system --already struggling with other winter illnesses -- to the brink. The culprits are the new BA.4 and particularly BA.5 subvariants of Oh-micron. Immunologist Professor Graham Le Gros talks to us about how the variants are affecting us differently.
This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about an under-exposed aspect of the current crisis in healthcare - and another batch of journalism jobs and content funded from the public purse Also: a road rage TV show pulled off the air - and a blunt assessment of a TVNZ show yet to screen
It may have felt a little smaller down here on earth today after NASA released more stunning images taken by the James Webb Space telescope. Head of Science at the UK Space Agency Dr Caroline Harper chats to Karyn about her reaction to those images and what the UK's involvement in the development of the telescope has been.
As was widely predicted the Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate to 2.5 percent It's the highest rate since 2016 and more are promised as the bank tries to get inflation under control. Editor of the newsletter The Kaka Bernard Hickey joins Karyn to explain what is going on
This week's "eat of the week" is plentiful - but it might not be a regular go-to for you - you make just walk past it at the produce store unsure of what to do with it. The Eat of the week is the humble little YAM
Professor Vanessa Burholt from the University of Auckland's School of Nursing has spent more than quarter of a century researching aging with loneliness.
A front of wild weather has hit the country today, causing slips, downing trees and closing some roads. Heavy rain and weather warnings are still in place from Coromandel Peninsula in the north to Dunedin in the South.
We cross to BBC World UK editor Rob Hugh-Jones for latest on the battle to take over from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, President Joe Biden's visit to the Middle East and the acute skill shortage in British film and television industry.
During the Big Screen Symposium in Auckland, the WIFT NZ - Women in Film and Television Awards were announced. Taking home the 'Unsung Heroine of the New Zealand Screen Industry' Award was script supervisor Dianne Moffatt.
Owen Calvert is six weeks into his latest assignment, helping to boost agricultural production in Bangladesh.
MetService has issued a range of severe weather warnings with the weather system expected to bring significant heavy rain and strong winds to many regions.
Chefs and home cooks share their tips on cuisines from all around the world and introduce us to a few key ingredients to get you started on their favourite meals.
80 year old Picton man Ronald Ragen decided he wanted to try something "completely different" so he signed up for Marlborough's first "Techstars Startup Weekend". He was out in a teams with the aim of creating a new business idea by the end of the 54 hours. Ronald talked to Karyn about the event.
The lights are back on at the St James Theatre in Wellington. Tonight TEEKS and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra graced the stage, with songs arranged by Mahuia Bridgeman-Cooper
Efeso Collins and Viv Beck spoke to Karyn after their first debate held by the Penrose Business Association.
Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about matters of life, death and health in the media lately - the strong reaction to a terrible tragedy on the roads; a follow-up to 'Patrick Gower on Booze' - and 'Match Fit,' another TV show seeking to improve our health.
Following in the not-so-furry footsteps of Whanganui and Palmerston North City, Whangarei District Council has now voted in favour of all pet cats in the region being snipped and chipped by 6 months of age.
A petition to ban sugary drinks from all New Zealand schools has been presented to Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere at parliament today.
Temperatures are on their way down and what will the weather be doing over Matariki weekend?
The swede – aka Tuwīti tānapu – is often overlooked by Kiwi supermarket shoppers but right now these hardy and nutritious root vegetables are at their very best.
It was the winter solstice today.It's the day of the year with the latest sunrise and the earliest sunset ...which may make you feel like you have less time. Robyn Pearce, a time management specialist, shares eight top tips for making the most of your short days.
Sue Kedgley is a name many of us recognise for her work as a politician for the Green Party and Labour. She's also an author, having written on the feminist movement in New Zealand and, more recently, published her autobiography "Fifty Years a Feminist". Sue has stood for election herself at least 19 times for various roles on city and regional councils, for parliament and DHBs. Earlier tonight the Wellington Branch of the National Council of Women New Zealand hosted a panel at Victoria University titled "Let's Get Elected" aimed at getting more women involved in key roles. Sue Kedgley was one of four women discussing their experiences and the challenges involved. Sue spoke to Karyn about her election experiences.
Today, Megan Woods, the Minister for Building and Construction announced that a taskforce has been set up to look into plasterboard shortages and last week industry leaders met with the MBIE to talk about solutions to ongoing gib shortages Julien Leys, the chief executive of the Building Industry Federation told us what he thinks about the new taskforce.
How does a long lazy meal shared around a farmhouse table in the Huon Valley in Tasmania sound? Particularly when you're served multiple dishes straight from the gardens and paddock - all seasonal, all grown by hand, and all cooked in the open kitchen. The venue is called Fat Pig Farm and they say "everything possible has been sourced from within the farm itself, including from the 1.5 acre market garden". We'll be joined by Head Chef Niccola Mudge to talk all about it.
Train lines have been disrupted in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara/ Wellington resulting in some cancellations today and into tomorrow. Samantha Gain, General Manager of Metlink tells Karyn what you need to know.
Despite being on a partial strike, firefighters around the country continue to respond to emergencies. Their fight for better pay, conditions and mental health support seems to have stalled with their employer Fire and Emergency NZ. Invercargill Fire Station officer and union secretary Aaron Ramsey has been a firefighter for 22 years and says many of his colleagues have to work overtime just to pay the bills.
To help you keep the cost of your kai down, each week we feature an item that represents great value and easy eating. The eat of the week is ONION. The best buying we found is a kilo of loose brown onions for 99 cents. Tristan Ball is a 3rd generation onion grower and tells us about this pantry staple.
A year 13 student from St Orans College in Upper Hutt has launched a campaign including an online petirion for 'legal captioning standards' on media producers. Currently much of New Zealand's video content, like news, tv shows, sporting events and movies can't be accessed by around 800,000 thousand Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Hope Cotton is doing something about it.
How do you get economic security in difficult times? According to Maori Development Minister Willie Jackson, it is by investing in wahine and rangatahi - women and young people. Willie explains how the money will fund development, leadership and programmes focussed on lifting the skills of wahine and rangatahi.
Today Justice Minister Kris Faafoi announced the names of those who will be leading an independent review of electoral laws to "better support people to exercise their democratic right to vote". Chairing the panel will be lawyer Deborah Hart who is currently chair of the Consumer Advocacy Council and the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand.
140 years ago New Zealand's first ever shipment of frozen sheep meat docked in London on board the Steam ship the SS Dunedin. It was remarkable journey for a number of reasons. Of the 5000 carcasses frozen, only one didn't make it. And the journey was the beginning of what is now a multi billion dollar industry. It all began in Otago, and to celebrate the occassion a special dinner is being held in Oamaru. Karyn speaks to one of the organisers, Jo Hay.
New Zealand will be sending 30 defence force personnel to Britain to train Ukranian forces in handling a specific weapon, a howitzer. Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short said 230 Ukrainians would be trained by New Zealand troops. Karyn speaks to Former Defence Minister Ron Mark.
Australia is heading to the polls tomorrow to decide which party will run the country for the next three years. We catch up with author, commentator and the chairman of the Australian Republic Movement, Peter Fitzsimons who tells us how the race is shaping up.
A rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion - these are the symptoms of Monkeypox, a rare viral disease now infecting humans. Karyn asks virologist Jemma Geoghegan if we should be worried.
The good people of Dunedin have been on the hunt for a suitable name for the massive pile driver thats building the city's new hosptital. A competition was launched and a winner has been named Congratulations to Ross Davidson.
Urgent efforts are underway to get supermarket shoppers a better deal. The legislation would stop supermarkets engaging in anti-competitive land wars that block compeititors from accessing land for new stores. Minister For commerce and consumer affairs David Clark is with us.
Sharing the housework can be fraught. One person often feels like they're doing a little more than the others in the house and that feels unfair. Why is it me always taking the rubbish out ? How come everytime i get home there's dishes to wash? Am I the only one that hangs out the washing? Erica Viedma says hiring a fortnightly cleaner saved her marriage.
Is working from home good for business or not? AUT Business School professor of human resources management Jarrod Haar tells us.
The aged care sector is short of more than a thousand nurses, which has forced the closure of some resthomes and the loss of 500 aged care beds in the last six months. National's spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says "we are watching a sector break in front of our eyes" So how would he fix it ?
Hutt Valley Hospital's Hertaunga building - the main building - has been deemed quake prone. Planning is underway to exit services and staff from the site. Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry is worried about what it means for health services in his region, both now and in the future
The Cancer Society would like us to know that alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogenic like benzine, formaldehyde and asbestos ... and even if it's consumed in small amounts, it increases the risk of several types of cancer. Cancer Society Co- Medical Director Dr George Laking.
As the cost of living rises, we continue our guide to good value produce. Tonight we take a trip to the pumpkin patch with Pukekohe pumpkin grower Amrut Bhana.
Outgoing CEO of Southern DHB, Chris Fleming wanted to send an email to all nurses thanking them for their hard work - but he didnt write it and he didnt send it What are the dangers of email and how do you recover when it all goes horribly wrong? Shelly Davies is the founder of the school of unprofessional writing - she has a few tips for us.
Wairoa in the Northern Hawkes Bay region is in the news, not for the recent flooding that beset the area, but for another matter entirely... gang insignia on the gravestones in the council-run cemetary. Some residents were reportedly frightened to speak up for a ban at a hearing at the Wairoa Town Hall for "fear of their lives" in case there were reprisals from the gangs. Mayor Craig Little tells Karyn Hay Wairoa District Council met today to make some tough decisions.
New Zealand's first Emissions Reduction Plan was announced today .. it contained "strategies, policies and actions for achieving our first emissions budget and contributing to global efforts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels" Karyn gets into the detail with Massey University sustainability expert Emeritus Professor Ralph Sims.
What do you feed your pet? Tossing your dog a meaty bone might not be the best thing for it, according to a growing number of committed vegans who are turning to plant-based nutrition for their cats and dogs, as well as themselves. Who says they are meat-loving carnivores? Maybe veges and grains are the way to go for a happier, healthier animal. We talk to the woman dubbed The Vegan Vet - Dr Arielle Griffiths, a British vet and director of 'Just Be Kind Dogfood'. She reckons the more plants you add to their diet, the healthier your pet will be. But can plant-based meals really meet a dog or cat's nutritional needs? https://vegan-dogfood.co.uk/shop/
We have the very latest on The Big Stink in Bromley - the Christchurch suburb where locals turned out in force for a community meeting tonight to hear from Christchurch Mayor Liane Dalziel and other councillors and council staff about the sewage and other pongs plaguing their neighbourhood. Damian Elley has his home and business in the area, and is one of many residents fed up with the sickening stench and what locals see as a lack of urgency by the authorities to do anything about it. He's worried about the environmental impact as well as the health and wellbeing consequences ..and is wondering if the awful odours weren't stinking out Christchurch East, but some of the city's more affluent suburbs, it might be a different story.
Karyn talks to music fan and historian Gareth Shute fresh in from one of his historical walking tours of Auckland's live music venues.
The West Coast is known for its grand natural wonders, splendour in the bush etc...everything on a big scale and now it's the invasion of the .... giant ladybirds. Grey District Councillor and born and bred Coaster, Patrick McBride joins Karyn with the details..
As the property market shows signs of further cooling, Karyn talks to Independent Economist Tony Alexander.
As DGL Group Launches Independent Review of Company Culture, Karyn talks to Oliver Mander, the CEO of the Shareholders Association.
Hayden Donnell joins Karyn for Midweek Mediawatch. Tonight's topics include fact-checking and the new Dr Who.
In Rotorua they're getting ready to celebrate the big 50 for the famous Polynesian Spa. . Karyn speaks CEO Gert Taljaard.
A massive overhaul to immigration has been announced with the government introducing a 'fast-track' to residency for some skilled migrants. Also on the way, at the end of July, the sooner-than-expected full reopening of New Zealand's borders. Brett O'Riley, chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association joins us to discuss the implications.
To help you keep the cost of your kai down, each week we feature an item that represents great value and easy eating.With prices around $2.99, tonight we head to the the capital of kumara - Dargaville! Our King of Kumara, Locky Wilson is General Manager of Delta Produce a cooperative of growers.
Comedian, snapchat satirist, dancing Alien, game show champ and now TV foodie Tom Sainsbury is about to hit the road with with his brand new show SNAPCHAT DUDE LIVE! Famous for taking the Mickey out of politicians like Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges, as well as his parallel life as Gingerbread the cat, Tom will be plumbing the depths of our quirky culture.
A 114 million dollar funding boost over four years has been announced today to help combat the scourge that is domestic violence, family violence, and abuse. New Zealand is in the unenviable position of having one of the highest rates in the O.E.C.D. But more support is on the way - and one of the groups hoping some of that financial assistance comes their way is Shakti New Zealand, a national not-for-profit organisation and refuge which specialises in working with our ethnic communities - helping the women, children and families of Asian, African and MIddle Eastern origin and others. Shakti's Margy Ageled joins us to tell us more.
London did it 20 years ago and now Auckland motorists are faced with the likelihood of being charged to drive on inner-city roads as soon as 2025. Karyn is joined by transport commentator and campaigner, Clive Matthew Wilson who thinks congestion charges are unfair.
We cross to the BBC's Rob Hugh Jones as Russia's Victory Parade marches through Moscow, Finland and Sweden take their frist steps to joining NATO and Europe comes gether for the Eurovision Song Contest.
19 year old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz is being hailed as the new superstar of tennis after winning the Madrid Open, demolishing the World No 3, German Alexander Zverev in straight sets. On his way to the top spot he beat the World No 1 Serbian, Novak Djokovic, and his idol and fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal. Sports commentator Dave Worsley brings us the details.
Principal policy advisor at AA Insurance Terry Collins said the war in Ukraine, pressure on supply, and the coronavirus pandemic were all part of a "perfect storm" contributing to rising costs. And he's warned $4 a litre petrol isn't out of the question.
10 thousand steps a day has become a fitness mantra for many, A man who knows a fair bit about how many steps are good for the heart is cardiologist Professor Rob Doughty the Heart Foundation Chair at Heart Health at the University of Auckland and Auckland City Hospital.
It's the end of the line for the last of the old coal-fired boilers in our schools - we're trading up to cleaner, greener heating. Invercargill's Waverley Park School was one of the first in line last year when the government started phasing out the old, and putting in the new. Principal Kerry Hawkins says it's about time.
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra is livestreaming a free concert to all New Zealand secondary schools next week, Thursday May 12th and it's thought to be the first time a professional orchestra in Aotearoa has live-streamed a full orchestral performance, especially designed to support New Zealand students and their NCEA curriculum.
With the borders open, they're back, and NASA's Balloon Programme is underway again, with a launch scheduled for next week if the weather is good..... and a little stuffed kiwi will be onboard. Karyn Hay speaks with Chief of NASA's Balloon programme, Debbie Fairbrother.
Derogatory comments made publically by CEO of DGL Group, Simon Henry may be somewhat perversely, "good news" for investors. Shareholders Association CEO Oliver Mander says some investors may find it helpful to know the true colours of the man.
The Countdown price freeze might be good news for consumers but market analysts worry it will have grave unintended consequences. Professor of Agri-business, at Lincoln, Hamish Gow says he's cocerned suppliers will bear the cost and be squeezed out.
Scientists continue to monitor the volanic activity on Mt Ruapehu closely as temperatures rise. Thomas Wilson - Professor of Disaster Risk & Resilience at University of Canterbury explains what's actually going on.
Today the Government recognised this in their new budget package estimated to benefit 64,000 New Zealanders from improved access to driver licensing testing and training
The President of the European Commission - Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a complete import ban on all Russian oil. We speak to journalist Martin Banks in Brussels.
We continue our series on best value vegetables and what to do with them. The Carrot Capital of Ohakune is home to third generation carrot grower Norman Young - what you don't know about carrots - he does.
Rohan O'Neill-Stevens from Nelson is hoping the local body elections on October 8th will see him become the youngest mayor in New Zealand's history at the age of 22.
Following NZ First leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters' 2-year trespass from parliament, constitutional law expert Professor Andrew Geddis from University of Otago weighs up the possible remedies.
BBC World reporter Rich Preston joins Karyn Hay to report the latest news from around the world.
Today the British Government have put out an official press release saying a troll factory is targeting politicians and baiting audiences across a number of countries including the UK, South Africa and India.
Scientists from the organisation NZ SeaRise have launched an online tool which shows you how movement of the land and climate change will affect sea-level rise.
Ramadan is the most blessed month of the Islamic calendar. It began on the 1st of April and will end this Sunday evening on the 1st May. To explain how she will be celebrating the end of Ramadan is Zainab Baba.
Technology giant Samsung are accused of being tone-deaf this week after a controversial advertisement garnered confusion and criticism from women in the UK where it was launched.
This week Pope Francis has said that mothers-in-law were often the victim of "cliches" and we should honour the elderly. We've invited comedian Jeremy Elwood to see if it's in his bag of jokes.
Roughly 90% of shoppers look at online reviews before a purchase, but how do you know they're real? Reviews are a great source of information but we need to be aware that businesses do create and purchase fake ones, says Vanessa Horne, General Manager for Fair Trading for the Commerce Commission.
The wet summer in Wairarapa and Canterbury has meant some rural home owners are being swamped by cluster flies. South Wairarapa builder Jeremy Long explains how it has impacted him.
Satellite images have revealed that Russia have deployed military trained dolphins at their naval base in the Black Sea, possibly for the purpose of protecting their fleet from an underwater attack.
Hayden looks at Christopher Luxon's run of 'difficult' interviews and Elon Musk's controversial purchase of social media giant Twitter.
Throughout the past two years, working from home has become the norm and many employees want to keep it that way due to the extra costs of returning to the office.
Methamphetamine use has significantly increased in New Zealand since the Covid-19 lockdown last August, and remains high. Dr Chris Wilkins, a drug policy researcher at Massey University explains why this has occurred.
BBC World reporter Pete Ross joins Karyn Hay to report the latest news from around the world.
Anyone who was in the music industry in the 1970's and 1980's in New Zealand will have been saddened to hear of the death of booking agent, promoter and manager, Mike Corless who died in Auckland on the 21st of April.
Sarah Kull is a registered nurse and intermittent fasting coach who has supported people with type 2 diabetes and weight-related health issues since 2018. She talks to Karyn Hay about what people gain from skipping meals.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claims NATO are now in a proxy war with Russia. Professor Rouben Azizian of Massey University's Defence and Security Centre joins Karyn Hay to discuss this and other developments today.
Sunday marks the centenary of Poppy Day, the first being on the 24th of April, 1922. It remains the longest running appeal in New Zealand's history. This is the only county that doesn't hold Poppy Day in November, in conjunction with Remembrance Day. In a typical year, more than a million poppies are made in Christchurch. Karyn speaks to Skin Frances, the coordinator of poppy making in Christchurch.
The RSA is working to inform the public that they CAN attend the ANZAC dawn service at Auckland Museum on Monday. It has been previously reported as an invite only event. RSA national president BJ Clark speaks to Karyn Hay about ANZAC Day under the orange covid traffic light setting.
The two candidates for the French presidency have clashed in a head to head televised debate, ahead of Sunday's final vote. Emmanuel Macron who is seeking re-election has had a tumultuous five years as President. Marine Le Pen on the other hand is from the far right political party, National Rally formerly known as National Front and has ties to Russia. The outcome of the election could have major ramifications for the EU. Karyn speak to Professor of French Studies at Warwick University in the UK, Jim Shields.
Even the humble potato chip isn't immune to rising prices as a result of the invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine is the largest exporter of sunflower oil in the world, responsible for up to 46 percent of sunflower-seed and safflower oil production. Farmers have only been able to plant 60 percent of usual crops and Ukraine's main sunflower oil producer is Kernel which is struggling to get product to port - meaning a spike in global prices. Some New Zealand farmers are attempting to treble production to try and fill some of the gap. Karyn speaks to Chief Executive of Potatoes New Zealand, Chris Claridge.
The recent Tiny Home Expo in Auckland had almost 10,000 people through the gates, but we thought we'd dig a little deeper onto how you can get the finance and set-up a tiny home legally. To talk through the hurdles, Karyn speaks to Tiny Homes Expo director Sharla May.
The Minister for Veterans, Meka Whaitiri, is on her way to Turkey to attend the first public ANZAC ceremony on the Gallipoli Peninsula since the start of the pandemic. Meanwhile, today marked the start of the RSA's annual poppy appeal... and this year marks the 100th anniversary of the appeal. Meka Whaitiri will be joined by Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel on the five day trip. Karyn caught up with her just before her trip.
Colin Peacock joins Karyn Hay for the latest analysis of New Zealand's media landscape, including the debate on gotcha journalism across the ditch and the paypackets of media's top brass.
When it comes to the maidenhair fern, there seem to be two types of people, says Allister Girvan – those who can keep them alive and those who can't. His family are definitely the former, as demonstrated by the 100-year-old maidenhair fern that's passed through three generations.
The New Zealand government has joined forces with Singapore to try and tackle global supply chain issues. A New Zealand-Singapore Supply Chain Working Group" will be established yo help future proof and protect the two economies by making our supply chains much more resilient. The Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O'Connor speaks to Karyn from Singapore.
New Zealand researchers have found potential warning signs before a volcanic eruption using artifical intelligence. They did this by studying recordings from GeoNet seismometers before 18 eruptions across six active volcanoes around the world, including Ruapehu, Tongariro, and the Whakaari White Island volcanoes. The pioneering research was spurred by the deadly Whakaari eruption. Karyn spoke to co-author of this research, University of Canterbury's Dr David Dempsy.
During the first three months of this year more than 1.5 million British households cancelled accounts for services such as Disney+, Now and Apple TV+. More than half of people cancelled to save money. Karyn speaks to Dr Marc C Scott is a Senior Lecturer in Screen media from the College of Arts and Education at Victoria University in Melbourne.
A new bill seeks to address the problems with buying apartments, such as 'proxy farming,' within the Unit Titles Act. It has the unanimous support of all parties The author of the Private Members Bill, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Nicola Willis talks Karyn through the changes.
Russia has launched an all-out assault on Eastern Ukraine. Cities across Ukraine are now being bombarded by missiles and there are now about 76 Russian battalion tactical groups in the Donbas region. New Zealand reporter Tom Mutch spoke to Karyn about the latest on the invasion from Kyiv.
Newly released documents show that health officials agreed that MIQ was "no longer justified" for most returnees. However, it took another three and a half months, almost 40,000 MIQ stays and seven voucher lotteries before most incoming travelers could enter freely. The group Grounded Kiwis is still waiting on a judgement at the High Court on the legality of the MIQ system. Martin Newell from Grounded Kiwis says the ministry's memo added "insult to injury" for thousands of people who were unable to travel. However, Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis told Karyn Hay it is unlikely to be a smoking gun.
Environment Aotearoa 2022 was released today and is a stark reminder of the serious change needed to to protect New Zealand's native plants, wildlife, habitats and ecosystems. Eugenie Sage, the Green Party's environment spokesperson explains the urgency of the situation.
Central Otago are expecting a lot of traffic on their trails this Easter break and although locals and visitors are encouraged to explore, Tourism Central Otago want to raise awareness of how to keep yourself safe while doing so.
The Government have committed to establishing a women's health strategy as a part of the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill. The legislation has been pushed by the Gender Justice Collective advocacy group.
Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the latest news and controversies in New Zealand's media.
Gisborne Civil Defence Manager Ben Green updates Karyn on the latest developments of ex- tropical cyclone Fili.
As the country prepares to move from red to orange in the covid traffic light system there was a bit of confusion over whether masks were needed or not.
Foraging is gaining popularity as fruit and vegetable prices increase and the rise in cost of living means people are having to be more creative about where and how they get their food.
It's a big day for Auckland International Airport tomorrow as they open the arrival gates for the return of more than 3000 Australian visitors. Scott Tasker is the General manager of Aeronautical Commercial.
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little updates Karyn Hay on the current state of the weather as ex-tropical cyclone Fili passes through Wairoa.
New research out of the the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have found almost one in six people around the world have a headache on any given day.
BBC World reporter Rich Preston joins Karyn Hay to report the latest news from around the world.
After two years of on and off lock downs and limitations to gatherings, the wedding industry has had to adapt, but has the pandemic changed wedding culture for good?
Palaeontologists have been excited to find a little bone, they believe to be a humerus or wing bone of what they think might be a new family of birds. It's been named "Zealandornis relictus".
As the invasion of Ukraine by Russia enters its 47th day the New Zealand Government has announced that more Defence Force personnel will be deployed to Europe to further support Ukraine.
$13 million dollars of public money will be invested in a medicinal cannabis company. Puro which grows cannabis across 10 hectares at two sites in Marlborough, has started a 5 year 32-million-dollar growth project - to develop production systems, increase plantings and explore export markets. Visiting the business this morning, Minister Damien O'Connor committed to giving13 million dollars to it - through the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures Fund. Dr Waseem Alzaher is the CEO of Cannabis Clinic - he says its good news for jobs and exports but does very little to serve the needs of people in New Zealand wanting to unlock the benefits of cannabis products.
The Government says it wants to crack down on modern slavery. Proposals unveiled today are part of a wider plan of action against forced labour and people trafficking. But measures to address the problem are long overdue according to Matt Robson - an immigration lawyer who has represented in many cases of underpaid foreign workers in slavish conditions here in NZ
Classes for Dads to learn how to braid hair are proving to be popular in the UK. The course teach the art of hair braiding mostly to women, but when they put on a Dad's night it was sold out, with a waiting list.
New research shows we are living longer and healthier lives - but few have the social connection and security once enjoyed in the twilight years. Karen Billings Jensen ponders the changing retirement story.
A civilian uprising continues in Sri Lanka as a shortage of basic needs pushes people to desperation.
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately on RNZ National. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about new moves in the 'post-Covid' media - including a new job for John Campbell; an unusual censorship decision that's made headlines overseas, but not here - and some surprising revelations about the pay-packets of media executives overseas
A study at the University College London of more than 850 dreams and nightmares submitted online to the Lockdown Dreams Project discovered people often dreamed about having frustrating and restrictive experiences in mundane, everyday settings, like the home, at the height of the pandemic. Brighton based psychotherapist and counsellor, who works in the field of dream interpretation spoke to Karyn about the findings.
The nation will soon bid farewell to one of our most celebrated public servants, the Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Dr Bloomfield is stepping down at the end of July- a year earlier than schedules. President of the NZ institute of Medical Laboratory Science, Terry Taylor has a direct line to the Director General and told Karyn about his sadness with the early departure.
The Government is imposing new trade sanctions against Russia, in what it says is its most significant economic response against the Ukraine invasion to date. The Government will apply 35 percent tariffs to all imports from Russia, and extend export bans on certain industrial products that could aid its war machine. Political pressure is mounting to send a stronger message to Russia, following numerous reports of war crimes against Ukrainian civilians. Trade and Export Growth Minister, Damien O'Connor speaks to Karyn about the latest sanctions
Parched southland has finally got some rain and it will continue to rain over the coming days. It will be welcome news to firefighters battling the large fire on conservation wetlands at Awarua, south of Invercargill. It is also welcomed news to farmers. Last week for the first time ever, the whole of Southland was ordered to stop irrigation for two weeks to help deal with the region's drought. Southland Federated Farmer Junior Vice President Jason Herrick tells Karyn the rain is welcome, but may be too late.
Author, gardener and cook, Christine Dann, has been growing and preparing food at home for over 40 years. Her book Food@home centred on the rediscovery of home food gardening traditions in New Zealand, proving that anyone can enjoy sustainable home cooking.
UN scientists who say that global emissions of CO2 have to peak within three years to stave off the worst impacts of climate change. But with such a big issue, on top of everything else going on in the world it can feel somewhat overwhelming as an individual. Karyn speaks to Auckland's Associate Dean in Sustainability and Associate Professor in Psychology Dr Nikki Harre.
It's peak deer hunting season, otherwise known as the "roar," but it can be a dangerous time for hunters. Luckily a father and son who went missing in Fiordland on Saturday were found today. However, just last week a tramper was found dead in the national park after searches in the Devil's Armchair area. Southland hunters have the most injuries nationwide during the roar. Karyn speaks to Mountain Safety Council chief executive Mike Daisley.
The BBC's Alex Griffiths provides the latest updates on Ukraine, the first round of the French presidential election and the UK's sky-high energy prices.
Aucklanders sick of the pandemic and house prices are leaving the big smoke in droves. According to official figures Auckland had a net loss of 13,500 residents last year and close to 25,000 people in the last two years alone. But the super city's loss has been the region's gain, including the West Coast of the South Island. Grey District Mayor, Tania Gibson tells Karyn what is luring Aucklanders to the coast.
In the digital age, it's not only a person's memory that lives on, but their online accounts, such as Facebook and Netflix too. When it comes to social media different platforms have different processes for deactivating or memorialising an account. So what happens to your online legacy and who can have access to your digital footprint after you die? Interim Chief Executive at Internet NZ, Andrew Cushen explains how people can can their digital affairs in order.
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the reports of Russia killing, raping, and wounding Ukrainian civilians are beyond reprehensible and that "Russia will be held to account." Harrowing images of civilian bodies in the streets of the recently liberated Bucha, near Kyiv, have led to international condemnation. This evening the Foreign Affairs Minister announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs. Karyn speaks to the BBC's Home and Legal correspondent, Dominic Casciani to discuss what more can be done to hold Putin to account.
The most distant single star ever seen has been captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. It's been nicknamed Earendel, from the Old English word meaning "morning star" or "rising light." The light from Earendel has travelled for an estimated 12.9 billion years to reach earth. Karyn discusses this mind-boggling discovery with University of Auckland's head of the Department of Physics, Professor Richard Easther.
Along with bread and milk, butter has long been a staple in the Kiwi supermarket shop. However, with 500 grams now costing much as $7.50, is butter becoming a luxury item? Northland farmer and writer Lyn Webster gave up buying butter years ago, back when it cost less than $3 per 500 grams.
Thomas Lawley, has taken his search for the perfect home to new heights. HOME magazine's has held its 2022 Home of the Year awards, the designs and videos are now on their website homemagazine.nz. Winner of the small home category is Thomas Lawley, who fashioned a tree house with found materials near Mt Taranaki.
Research shows that a cohort of almost half a million New Zealanders will go into retirement as renters. But what is flatting like in your golden years? Edna Nicholson, who is in her 70s and is flatting with a group of retirement age women at Sunrise House on the North Shore, run by Bays Community Housing Trust.
The abuse of female politicians online is being put under the microscope, with the National Party now holding an investigation into the trolling of female politicians online, including Labour Minister Megan Woods. But female politicians being targeted online with gendered abuse is not just happening to those on the left, but across the political spectrum. National's Nicola Willis and Te Paati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to discuss their own experience of online abuse.
Aucklanders are being warned by Auckland Transport that they may lose the right to park on the road outside their house under a proposed change to the parking rules. The new strategy would turn kerbside parking on some main roads into bus, freight, cycle and carpool lanes. The plan would be implemented in a staged roll-out over the next decade. Public feedback will be open until May. North Shore Ward Councillor Richard Hills speaks to Karyn about the proposals.
This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about TVNZ keeping our allies abandoned in Afghanistan on the agenda, an unusual movie censorship decision, a revealing front page exclusive with a fallen sports star and the Oscars slap heard, and seen around the world.
It is more than a hundred years in the making, but Transmission Gully is finally expected to be open to the public in the early hours of this morning. RNZ's Charlie Dreaver takes us for a spin to when Transmission Gully first got started and Karyn spoke to the first of five Transport Ministers, Steven Joyce to oversee the project.
The Police Minister has blocked the Opposition police spokesperson from meeting with the Police Commissioner. National's Mark Mitchell requested the meeting, as the party's incoming police spokesperson. Poto Williams says she allowed National's former police spokesperson Simeon Brown to meet the Police Commissioner. National's Mark Mitchell requested the meeting, as the party's incoming police spokesperson.
To explain what this means, Karyn speaks to Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen.
Spiders are looking for love and they're going inside of our homes in pursuit of a mate. Autumn is spider mating season and it's luring the male spiders indoors in search for a female. Karyn speaks to Te Papa's spider expert, Dr Philip Sirvid.
The aged care staffing crisis is leading one agency to pay all their carers above the living wage, coming into affect this month. The aged-care sector has been experiencing a chronic workforce shortage for some time, largely due to Covid-19 border restrictions. The owner of specialist aged, dementia and palliative care agency, Miranda Smith Homecare is hoping this will entice potential workers.
Most of the early childhood education sector is operates without collective agreements, but a bill introduced to parliament today is set to change that with fair pay agreements. The agreements would form the baseline for negotiations - protecting wages and conditions. Early Childhood teacher and spokesperson for NZ Educational Institute Virginia Oakly explains the difference this will make to the sector.
The police are now significantly boosting its team dedicated to scanning for threats on the internet - three years after the mosque attacks. Before the attacks the police had no such dedicated team. Seven months later, the Open Source Intelligence team was established, but initially lacked secure funding. Police now say four permanent specialist staff have been recruited and it is aiming to add two more this year. 16 officers from other districts or teams have also been seconded in. Karyn speaks to National Coordinator of the Islamic Women's Council,Aliya Danzeisen.
The BBC's Rob Hugh-Jones joins Karyn from London for the latest on Ukraine. Elsewhere, Hungary and Serbia go to the polls this week and a group of indigenous Canadians are going to the Vatican to meet with the Pope.
Auckland Airport has become the latest company to adopt an initiative offering additional support to those with hidden disabilities. The Hidden Disability Sunflower lanyard is a discrete way for people to indicate they have an unseen disability, such as autism, chronic pain conditions or learning difficulties. Disabilities advocate Joanne Dacombe explains why recognising and supporting those with hidden disabilities.
The Government has expressed its concern about a leaked draft agreement indicating the Solomon Islands would allow Beijing to send military forces there and make regular ship visits. No decision has been made yet on whether New Zealand would bring home Defence Force staff if Chinese military or police staff arrived. Massey University Defence and Security senior lecturer Dr Anna Powles discusses the wider implications for the Pacific region.
New Zealand is sending nine Defence Force personnel to the United Kingdom and Belgium to provide Military support to Ukraine. This will include intelligence analysts to help gather information on the war in Ukraine. One officer will be based in Belgium and the other eight in the United Kingdom for three months. The intelligence gathered would be passed on to Ukraine's army to support its defence against Russian troops. Karyn speaks to the Minister for Defence Peeni Henare about New Zealand's ongoing role in the conflict.
When a "supertall" skyscraper in New York opens soon, NZ Wool will adorn the floors of its 93 storeys. The $1.1 billion Brooklyn Tower will be home to hundreds of the city's elite, if you believe the hype, and will stand at 327 metres high. Three thousand square metres of the country's finest flooring is shipping its way to the Big Apple now. Its one of the biggest U.S. contracts for Bremworth. CEO Greg Smith says the client wanted a quality product and NZ wool is hands down the best in the world
The war in Ukraine is now a month old, it's lasted much longer than many thought it would already. But what comes next? And how much do we know about the Russian administration's appetite for continuing conflict? Dr Ruth Deyermond is senior lecturer in post-Soviet security in the Department of War Studies at King's College London. She peels back the veil on what is really going on and who if anyone will emerge the "winner"
An archaeological dig in Otautahi Christchurch has drawn back a veil of the business life of the city in the 19th century. Archaeologists are flat tack in New Zealand at the moment as new developments and building break ground, and Christchurch is no exception. This dig in downtown Christchurch was done by Underground Overground Archaeology. Karyn speaks to their artefact specialist Clara Watson
Do you poke your tongue out when you're concentrating? If so you're not alone. And it turns out there is a very old reason for it. Comparative cognitive neuroscientist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Dr Gillian Forrester joins Karyn to discuss.
Hayden Donnell joins Karyn to discuss the launch of TodayFM, the media coverage of anti and pro mandate pundits and some interesting stories that have grabbed his eye.
World tennis No 1 twenty five year old Australian Ash Barty is retiring from the sport professionally. It was a shock announcement made today on her personal Instagram channel. Melbourne based tennis writer Courtney Walsh says it's a good news story for the sport.
We heard the Prime Minister earlier emphasising how hard it's been, and how tired people are after over two years of the pandemic being in Aotearoa. But now we all have new decisions to make about how much risk we're willing to accept. And those decisions will be informed by where our head is at at the time. Dr Dougal Sutherland is a Clinical Psychologist, Victoria University of Wellington and Umbrella Wellbeing and he's been thinking about how people have been handling the pandemic.
The days of Covid vaccine mandates are almost over. Today a broad range of changes to Covid-19 settings were announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Chief Executive of Retail-New-Zealand Greg Harford joins Karyn to discuss why he's seeking more clarity around the rules for public spaces and shops to try and protect staff.
Over 1500 people participated in the Broadcasting Standards Authority online survey "Language That May Offend in Broadcasting", and they were questioned about their general attitudes towards 31 words or phrases that may offend, including swear words, racial and gender-based terms, and blasphemy (including some te reo Maori and Samoan terms). Thirty one words in all were assessed, including 8 words that were added and 8 words that were removed from the list. Glen Scanlon is the BSA's Chief Executive.
Builders are having to stop work, simply because can't get the materials they need. We spoke last night to the head of the Building Federation Julian Leys about the macro trends in play. But what does it mean on the ground? Jeremy Long is a builder in Wairarapa and he and his colleagues have been having real trouble getting their hands on what they need to do to get the job done.
We've heard a lot about Vladimir Putin and his actions in the past weeks. But what is the context that informs the way he behaves and makes decisions? Tom Burgis is the investigations correspondent at the Financial Times and author of Kleptopia. He's been immersed in the world of Vladimir Putin and his political associates. He delivers his findings with Karyn.
BBC World Service correspondent Pete Ross joins Karyn to discuss the war in Ukraine, European political reactions to it and ongoing negotiations over the future of Afghanistan.
In 1915 during the First World War a New Zealand soldier in his early twenties by the name of Bert Cooke from South Taranaki was on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean receiving medical care before returning to the front line to fight the Turks, and he sent a postcard from Malta to his brother in law, who was only 14 at the time, Roy Coombridge -- who lived on the family farm in Te Kiri in Taranaki. Earlier this month, 106 years later, the postcard turned up, at an ATM in a shopping centre in Townsville Australia. Karyn speaks to Roy Coombridge's daughter Doris Elphick.
Builders are having to stop work because they just can't get the wood. Some sites are waiting up to 6 months just for Gib boards to turn up. Materials have become extremely scarce around the country and builders are having to think differently about how they balance workload. This comes after years of shortages which are getting worse. Julien Leys is the Chief Executive of Building Industry Federation of NZ and he says while times are hard, creative thinking might offer some ways to work around the problem.
News broke today that Mt Ruapehu is heating up again. The temperature of the Crater Lake (Te Wai a-moe) temperature reached 31 °C. Observation of the temperature and seismology around Ruapehu led GNZ Science today to raise the volcanic alert level from 1 to 2. Ruapehu's last major explosion was in 1996 but it's an active volcano and they have their own temperaments. Karyn is joined by Volcanologist Professor Shane Cronin from the University of Auckland
A kangaroo attacked a three-year-old year old girl near Armidale in New South Wales Northern Tablelands yesterday. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter rushed to the scene to treat severe lacerations to her head, back and arm.
Parliament's Education and Workforce select committee has recommended the Government should make it compulsory for employers to reveal starting salaries in job advertisements.
Peace talks continue between Russia and Ukraine as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said a neutral military status for Ukraine was being "seriously discussed" by the two sides. CNN Correspondent Salma Abdelaziz updates Karyn on the latest.
President of the Waikato Irish Society, John Davis joins Karyn Hay to explain the history behind St Patrick's Day and why we continue to celebrate it.
An urgent inquiry is underway after officials were informed late on Tuesday that no fluoride has been in Wellington's water supply since February. Wellington Water board chairwoman Lynda Carroll shares how this happened.
Today the Government released the final content of the "Aotearoa New Zealand's histories curriculum". From next year our own country's history will be a compulsory subject for students in all schools from primary up to Year 10.
Hospital staff say the strain on the health workforce is now beyond crisis as we currently have over 900 people in hospital and it's expected to rise. President of the NZNO, Anne Daniels joins Karyn to explain the strain they are currently under.
Colin Peacock joins Karyn Hay for the latest analysis of New Zealand's media landscape.
Yesterday there was a huge announcement by the Australian Rugby League Commission to expand the women's game. Mary Konstantopoulos is a sports commentator and explains the changes to Karyn
The number of active cases of Covid in New Zealand is currently nearing 200,000 with over 19,000 new cases today. However, for some, the temptation to fake it and say they have Covid when they haven't might be too much.
17 year-old Caitlin O'Reilly has become the third person to swim 80km across Lake Taupo and back. The Ultra Marathon swimmer is the first person to complete the crossing in 36 years.
MP for Tauranga Simon Bridges, is calling it a day and will step down in a few weeks time. Joining Karyn to discuss the colourful career and resignation of Simon Bridges is author, satirist, public speaker and broadcaster David Slack.
The home of the Royal New Zealand Navy has a new commanding officer. Julie Simpkins has taken charge of the Devonport Naval base in Auckland. Commander Simpkins is a 33-year Navy veteran and she joins Karyn to discuss her new role.
Today the New Zealand Government announced we would be "offering shelter" for around 4000 people. Eugene Bidney left Ukraine when he was 16 years old and now lives in Canterbury but has family in Ukraine including his parents.
BBC World reporter Rich Preston joins Karyn Hay to report the latest news from around the world.
It's a largely unknown chapter in New Zealand history called Operation Grapple. Operation Grapple was a series of nuclear tests conducted in the Mid-Pacific by the British Government from May 1957 - September 1958.
Mark Dixon, CEO of Allergy New Zealand explains the severity of anaphylaxis to Karyn Hay.
Today the government acknowledged New Zealand's cost of living crisis and offered a reprieve from soaring petrol prices. National Party MP Stuart Smith shares his thoughts on the announcement.
Two nights in hospital and blistered feet have not dented the determination of Temel Atacocugu to finish his walk from Dunedin to Christchurch. Temel is a survivor of the Christchurch mosque shootings in 2019 and he left Dunedin on March the 1st in the name of peace to reclaim the path taken by the terrorist. Along the way he got severe blisters, fever and a blood infection, causing him to spend two nights in Timaru Hospital. He set off again yesterday on a bike and today made it as far as Ashburton.
The 710 kilometre Godzone race in the South Island is still going. The winning team crossed the finish line at Brighton beach south of Dunedin yesterday, but there are still more teams to come in. The race started on the West Coast last week and includes running, mountain biking, kayaking and trekking over mountains. Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw and his team had to pull out during the race. Warren Bates is the creator of the Godzone race and he's at the finish line on Brighton Beach
Inside Ukraine the fighting that is causing the exodus of so many people is continuing on multiple fronts. The Mayor of Kyiv, former boxing champion Vitali Klitschcko, says the capital has been turned into a fortress as Russian forces close in. Other Ukrainian cities are also under siege and for those who either don't want to leave or can't, aid workers are doing what they can to help. One of them is New Zealander, Mike Seawright, who founded ReliefAid. He entered Ukraine alone two days ago
Two Ukrainians enter Poland every three seconds and the 1.4 million who have arrived since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, would create Poland's second largest city. In the past fortnight more than two million Ukrainians have become refugees in the European Union, mostly in the eastern member states. The World Food Programme is the world's biggest humanitarian agency fighting hunger and is in Poland. Abeer Etefa is with the WFP in the southern Polish city of Krakow. She's seen thousands of Ukrainian refugees pouring in but is also helping the WFP to send food back into Ukraine
A small flotilla of boats left Auckland this afternoon bound for the Northland home of Russian oligarch Alexander Abramov. He owns a luxury lodge in Helena Bay. Greenpeace has joined the flotilla of ten boats which is heading north. Their message to the government is to immediately freeze Abramov's New Zealand assets. Niamh O'Flynn is Greenpeace's programme director and is on board the yacht Windborne.
A new service has been launched to help New Zealanders deal with the affairs of loved ones after they've died. MyTrove is a free service that helps to streamline the administrative burden for families, including shutting down bank accounts and Facebook pages, and notifying a range of agencies such as Inland Revenue. Ross Hughson is the Managing Director of Personal Information Management and helped set up MyTrove.
The floodwaters have receded in New South Wales but the true cost is still being counted as residents survey the wreckage left behind. At the end of February record levels of rain caused widespread flooding which also hit Sydney and parts of Queensland leading the Australian government to declare a national emergency earlier this week. One local MP called it a "humanitarian crisis." Binnie O'Dwyer is a resident of Lismore. Her home is in what's called 'the basin' or the flood zone.
A group of health advocates want the role of the Chief Ombudsman to be strengthened. Chief Ombudsman Judge Peter Boshier has told Checkpoint he is more unhappy now with aspects of official information request processes than he has ever been. Complaints about responses to Official Information Act (OIA) requests have risen 23.5 percent in six months, he says. Emeritus Professor of Medicine Gil Barbezat is a member of Access to Healthcare Advocates
Two million people have now fled war torn Ukraine and some of those not involved in the fighting fear they might still be specific targets of the Russian military. Last weekend three aid workers were killed outside Kyiv when their car was shot at. The family of one of the victims claims they were deliberately targeted by Russian forces. Local and foreign journalists have been also been fired at and some killed. Tetiana Pechonchyk is the head of the Ukrainian human rights group, Zmina. She fled the capital last week for the west of the country but says she still doesn't feel safe.
The town of Wairoa in the northern Hawkes Bay area is bracing itself for a Covid-19 outbreak which modelling predicts could kill 14 people. The national death toll for the entire pandemic sits at 65. Wairoa health officials estimate that 14 unvaccinated people could die in a major outbreak and around 140 could become very ill. Concerns were raised after a recent tangi was attended by many people. Two of them were from out of town and didn't realise they had Covid. Wairoa District Mayor Craig Little explains what is being done to prepare.
If you're an Aucklander or a dog owner you've heard of Westies but what about Wasties? That's what recycling outfit Wastebusters call themselves and they run a couple of op shops in Alexandra and Wanaka. Sometimes cheap clothes don't last or won't be sold and will ultimately end up in landfill. Gina Dempster from Wastebusters says Slow Fashion Month encourages all of us to take a step back and think about our clothing choices.
Drivers under the influence of drugs will soon be a target for the police. From next year random roadside drug testing will come into force. In both 2019 and 2020 over 100 people were killed in crashes where a driver was found to have drugs in their system. The Minister of Transport Michael Wood explains the changes.
The war in Ukraine is sparing no sector of society. Civilians, children and aid workers have been among the casualties. United Nations agencies are in Ukraine to bring food and medicines. Another who's about to join the relief effort is New Zealander Mike Seawright who founded the humanitarian organisation ReliefAid. He's in the Romanian capital Bucharest and will soon head into Ukraine.
A new international study shows that Covid-19 can have a significant effect on brain size and function. The study was carried out by several institutions including Oxford University and the United States National Institutes of Health. It examined hundreds of people aged between 51 and 81 who had tested positive for Covid-19. Brain imaging scans showed some of those infected saw "significant, deleterious" changes to their brains. Maurice Curtis is a Professor of Neuroscience and head of Auckland University's anatomy and medical imaging department. He says the study shows in some cases that brain size went down by six percent.
The tara iti or fairy tern is native to New Zealand and is the country's rarest breeding bird with fewer than 40 adult birds across Aotearoa. DoC ranger Shelley Ogle has some good news for us... some new baby fairy terns have hatched.
Tom Mutch is a New Zealand photojournalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine. He speaks with Karyn Hay about what he has witnessed over the past few days of war.
Announced today by the Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta 'The Russia Sanctions Bill' will pass under urgency this week with cross-party support. Tim Groser reacts with Karyn Hay.
A year ago the police warned that romance scammers were stealing millions of dollars from New Zealanders. A year on is the problem any better or worse? Detective Inspector Christiaan Barnard is the acting director of the Financial Crime Group.
Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine the concern and protests of Ukrainians living abroad is ongoing, and in New Zealand it's no different. There will be more protests this weekend against Russia's invasion including three events tomorrow in Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch and one on Sunday in Auckland. Olha Viazenko came to New Zealand from Kyiv in 2016. She says her mother and mother-in-law have fled Kyiv and are now in the western city of Lviv. Olha says she's trying to get them to New Zealand.
Rodney Harrex is the Chief Executive of the South Australia Tourism Commission. He says said the announcement that Kiwis can travel freely to and from Australia, without needing to isolate, is a huge step forward for South Australia's tourism industry.
Greenpeace hopes that negotiations starting in New York next week will be a crucial step towards protecting thirty percent of the world's oceans. The talks at the United Nations are aimed at concluding a Global Oceans Treaty. New Zealand is sending a delegation, along with countries from around the world. Ellie Hooper is an oceans campaigner at Greenpeace Aotearoa and helped organise a petition supporting the treaty, which gathered more than sixty thousand signatures.
The Child Cancer Foundation is worried the cancellation of this month's street appeal could leave it with a funding shortage of about 300-thousand dollars. The cancellation was prompted by health and safety fears for its volunteers amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The foundation's chief executive Monica Briggs says the public can still donate now at childcancer.org.nz or text CHILD to 3457 to give $3.
Serious flooding in New South Wales has left half a million people under evacuation orders or warnings. One of the worst hit is the northern city of Lismore where floodwaters were so high that hundreds of residents perched on their rooftops waiting to be rescued. The disaster started last weekend when 700 millimetres of rain fell in just a day. Binnie O'Dwyer lives in Lismore and her home has been ruined by the floodwaters.
The United Nations says one million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded a week ago. The fighting is continuing on multiple fronts and the International Criminal Court is opening an investigation into potential war crimes. The Ambassador of Ukraine to Singapore and New Zealand, Kateryna Zelenko, shares her latest updates.
A great white shark targeted a 14 year old surfer in the Bay of Plenty earlier this week and it's thought that it was only because he made a sudden turn of his board that potential tragedy was avoided. The boy was surfing off Matakana island on Monday when the shark launched itself out of the water, just missing him. The boy's father and a friend were surfing with him and the friend who witnessed the incident, described the shark as a "3.5 metre monster out for a kill." It comes off the back of other recent sightings of great whites in the Bay of Plenty. Dr Riley Elliot is a shark scientist who last year put out a warning about the increase in great white sightings in the Bay of Plenty.
It's almost a week since Russia invaded Ukraine and it's feared the death toll among civilians and military personnel will continue to climb. The eastern city of Kharkiv has been hit hard by Russian artillery and a huge military convoy is bearing down on the capital, Kyiv. CNN's Correspondent in Moscow, Vasco Cotovio has the latest.
Day 23 of the anti-mandate protest near Parliament was probably the most dramatic yet. Hundreds of police spent the day clearing the protest and dozens of arrest were made. Sponge bullets and pepper spray was used, while the protesters hurled bricks and paint at the police. Chris Roberts lives near Parliament overlooking the protest site. He's been up since 6am watching the days events unfold.
In Europe some countries have passed laws to protect workers right to disconnect from work communications at the end of a normal working day. In January Belgium brought in a law giving federal officials the right to make themselves unavailable after work. Portugal has similar measures in place and now there's a push to introduce a 'right to disconnect' law across the European Union. One of those backing it is Alex Agius Saliba from Malta who's a member of the European Parliament.
A survivor of the Christchurch mosque shootings has just finished the first day of his 350 kilometre walk from Dunedin to Christchurch. He's walking in the name of peace to reclaim the path taken by the terrorist. Temel Atacocugu was praying at Al Noor Mosque on March the 15th, 2019 when the massacre unfolded, and was shot nine times. He left the Octagon in Dunedin this afternoon, to walk more than 350 kilometres to Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre.
The President of NZ's Institute of Medical Laboratory Science, Terry Taylor, says some people may never get their PCR result back. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield apologised today for the delay of 32,000 Covid-19 test results. He says labs are committed to processing all tests, even though they've been delayed.
President Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on special alert. But what does that mean? And what safeguards are built into Russia's command and control system? Pavel Podvig is a senior researcher at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research in Geneva.
Satellite images show a huge Russian military convoy stretching for more than 60-kilometres north of of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Fighting has intensified despite talks aimed at securing a ceasefire.Vitalii Rybak is a journalist in Ukraine
Tragedy struck a North Queensland beach community on Saturday afternoon after a teenage boy died from a box jellyfish sting. Dr Lisa Gershwin explains the danger of box jellyfish.
Farmer's wife and masters student at Otago Polytechnic, Kathryn Wright is looking for young rural men between the ages of 16 and 30. She wants to survey the pressures and effects that rural living has on their mental health. Kathryn worries that rather than seeking help - young men on farms tend to suffer in silence.
Bryce Wilson is an Australian photojournalist in Ukraine and describes to Bryan what he has witnessed the past few days.
The fifth day of war brought fierce resistance by Ukrainian forces and armed civilians who thwarted at least one attempt by Russian troops to advance into Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city. CNN's Correspondent in Moscow, Vasco Cotovio shares the latest.
Olha Viazenko and her husband moved from Kiev to New Zealand four years ago. Her mother lives alone in Kiev and Olha has lost contact with her and is also worried for the plight of other family members across Ukraine.
Jill Dougherty is an expert on Russia and the former Soviet Union and spent 30 years at CNN. She's in Moscow and talks about how the invasion of Ukraine is being explained inside Russia.
St John is facing increased demand for its ambulance service. Dr Tony Smith joins us to talk more.
In less than two hours New Zealand will enter phase three of its Omicron response. It is almost two years to the day when the first Covid-19 case was reported here on February 28 2020. Since then we've had a national state of emergency and an alert level system. RNZ's health correspondent Rowan Quinn talks through what to expect under phase three.
As New Zealand and some other countries look to ease Covid-19 restrictions Hong Kong is moving in the other direction. From Thursday it's compulsory to wear masks in parks and when you're exercising. Eating and drinking is banned on all public transport and masks must be worn at all times while in transit. From next month Hong Kong will carry out compulsory covid testing for all its citizens to try to slow the spread of the virus. Tom Grundy is the Editor in Chief at the Hong Kong Free Press.
Geoffrey Miller is an international analyst at the Democracy Project at Victoria University in Wellington.
Vitalii Rybak is a journalist currently working in Ukraine but says if necessary he will take up arms to defend Ukraine against Russia.
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Hayden Donnell talked to Karyn Hay about information from leading media figures around booster shots. TVNZ's Maori language news programme, Te Karere, celebrates 40 years on air and confrontations between journalists and protesters near Parliament.
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick has Covid 19 and urges the public that it still needs to take the virus seriously
Felicity Reid runs through the winners at tonights Halberg Awards with Dame Lisa Carrington winning the Supreme Award and Sportswoman of the Year.
How much more will homeowners have to pay on their mortgages now that the Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate to one percent? And what about those who want to get on the property ladder? On top of that Westpac and the ANZ predict the rate to rise further this year and maybe go as high as three percent by 2023. Jarrod Kerr is the chief economist at Kiwibank and says many homeowners will feel the pinch.
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says nurses are still facing a crisis. The Prime Minister says Omicron should peak next month followed by a 'rapid decline' in cases. Diane McCulloch works in the emergency department at Waitakere Hospital and is a delegate for the NZNO. She says staffing shortages are just adding to the pressure on nurses many of whom are exhausted. Some of them tell her 'I can't do this any more.'
In 1995 local iwi occupied Moutoa Gardens, also called Pakaitore, in central Whanganui. Their protest lasted for 79 days and ended peacefully. Alec Waugh was the Whanganui district police commander at the time and he relives the tensions of those months balancing the concerns of protesters, local residents and politicians. Are there lessons to be learned for the handling of today's protest near Parliament?
At the protests outside Parliament RNZ's reporter Nick Truebridge is live from the scene on a day when protesters' behaviour was condemned as "absolutely disgraceful" by police leaders. There was a confrontation between police and protesters early on Tuesday morning which escalated when a car hurtled towards officers.
US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle to a summit over Ukraine. In the past two days politicians in the US and UK have feared a Russian invasion is imminent. Rich Preston is a foreign news journalist at BBC World and provides the latest update.
The Prime Minister says "it's likely that very soon we will all know people who have Covid, or we will potentially get it ourselves." She says there are three reasons that is no longer such a scary prospect. High vaccination rates, Omicron will be a mild to moderate illness and boosters make hospitalisation 10 times less likely. But Omicron still has the power to scare. A New Zealander living in Hobart, Brad Sutherland, caught the virus at the start of February and is still feeling its effects.
Today the Government threw a lifeline to businesses trying to keep their heads above water during the Omicron outbreak. Finance Minister Grant Robertson and the Revenue Minister David Parker announced targeted payments "to those most affected." The Chief Executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association, Brett O'Reilly, responds to the government's latest package.
There have been scuffles between police and anti-mandate protesters outside Parliament tonight. A woman who tried to stop police bundling a man into a police van, threw a bottle of water at officers, setting off another skirmish between protesters and the police. The protesters then set off fireworks. Local resident Chris Roberts is close to the scene
At the age of 64, Marcus Brown decided to start over. Apprentice Marcus tells Karyn Hay - you're never too old to learn new tricks.
The occupation of parliament grounds and parts of Wellington's Central City enters its second weekend. Mayor of Wellington, Andy Foster, speaks to Karyn Hay about what people in the capital need to know.
Aotearoa seems to be the flavour of the month when it comes to data centres. Amazon have set up shop, as have Microsoft and others, with big plans for their hyperscale. But what are they and why are they here? And if we follow the money who benefits the most? Chief executive of the Telco Forum: Paul Brislen is with us to shed some light on it all
President of the Police Association, Chris Cahill, is convinced the mandate-protest will continue for at least three months. He gives the show his views on how the protest is being handled by police.
Former Labour Party MP Dame Tariana Turia says she has no confidence in Jacinda Ardern and says her government's treatment of the Protestors at parliament is an abuse of its powers.
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talked to Karyn Hay about mixed messages in the media about those protesters at Parliament. Also: the value of public money for media questioned - and can spoken word songs count as journalism?
Prince Andrew has reached an out of court settlement with Virginia Giuffre who accused him in a lawsuit of sexually abusing her more than two decades ago when she was 17. Ms Giuffre sued the Duke of York last August, alleging he assaulted her while the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was trafficking her. In a joint-court-filing, lawyers for the two parties say the settlement includes an undisclosed sum. The Prince intends to make a substantial donation to Ms Giuffre's charity in support of victims' rights.
A few weeks ago the Hawkes Bay Regional Transport Committee held an extraordinary meeting to try to stop Waka Kotahi, the New Zealand Transport Agency dropping the speed limit down from 100Ks to 80ks on a large stretch of the Napier to Taupo (toe-paw) highway... Interested parties including Waka Kotahi and the police attended the meeting, and they each put their case forward and the vote went against dropping the speed limit to 80K However, Waka Kotahi were determined to continue with their plans ... and that 80K speed limit comes into force on the 18th February in two days time. The chair of the Hawkes Bay Regional Transport Committee, Martin Williams.
New regulations are about to come in for property managers that it's hoped will make it easier for people who are renting to complain if their property isn't up to scratch. The Government's proposing measures that will ensure property managers have to operate by a code of conduct, with compulsory training. The Associate Minister of Housing, Poto Williams, has released a discussion document for the industry to consider. Leanne Tautari from Rent South in Invercargill talks to Karyn about her industry.
Police have warned protesters camped outside Parliament that they're running out of time to move their vehicles to safe parking under the Sky City Stadium. Tow truck companies say they've received threatening phone calls, which began Wednesday night, from local people supporting the protest groups and others from as far away as Canada. One company said the Canadian callers threatened to block their phone lines and prevent them from doing any of their usual work if they were seen towing vehicles from the protest area. Another company said they wouldn't be getting involved for fear of reprisals. Many Lately listeners have asked to hear from someone in the crowd. Shaun Linehan is a protester who's been spending his days delivering donated food to the groups and protesting with them against the mandates. Politically, Shaun describes himself as a liberal with sympathy for the far-right.
Russia Ukraine clash thought to be imminent The standoff between Russia and Ukraine has the world's press surmising that without a successful diplomatic intervention an invasion by Russia into Ukraine could occur within the next 24 hours. Karyn Hay talks to our CNN correspondent Conor Powell.
It's Valentine's Day and we celebrate a couple who have been together for 56 glorious years, they're Elaine and Murray MacKay from Parapara in Mohua/Golden Bay.
Epidemiologist, Professor Michael Baker said late last week, the number of actual covid infections was likely to be ten times the number that had been reported. And then today - a record number of 981 cases. So are we getting complacent because we know many Omicron cases are very mild, if not asymptomatic?
The police have told media tonight they're very hopeful protesters at Parliament will move their vehicles to the parking made available at Sky City Stadium. So have they started moving their vehicles over there? Our man on the spot is local resident, Chris Roberts.
If you're a berry grower in New Zealand, some research into blackcurrants will have you feeling the future is very rosy. A study collaboration between Auckland and Otago universities has found that black currants have high levels of a key brain nutrient that can help stave off dementia and strokes, has opened up a whole new export market. A deal has been struck between a chinese company and an Auckland company, cGP Max. to export more than ten tonnes of an ingredient from black currants that sounds like it's something of a super food. Nadine Morris from cGP Max explains why New Zealand black currants are so special
A minimum wage increase of $1.20 an hour, 6 percent, bringing it to $21.20 per hour has been confirmed for 1 April by the Government. The Unions say they'd rather see it at 22-dollars-75 which is the Living wage, but businesses are calling the increase "a slap in the face". Leeann Watson, chief executive of Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce explains why businesses aren't happy.
The sprinklers came on in Parliament's grounds earlier to try and encourage the anti mandate protestors camped there for the night to leave under their own steam. Local resident Chris Roberts, who we spoke to last night, is back for an update on the action which he can see from his apartment in Moleworth Street
Vending machines usually have a selection of drinks, snacks and ... personal items What about art from a vending machine? In Christchurch, New Zealand's first ART vending machine has been installed at the Christchurch Art's Centre and for $6 you'll get an original artwork. Christchurch City Council arts adviser Zara Potts arranged for the machines to be brought out from Germany.
Karyn talks to local resident, Chris Roberts who has been watching the protest activity and endured the disruption.
Veteran protestor John Minto says the Freedom Convoy lacks a strategy and an objective and is therefore bound to fail. We're in our third night of protestors camping out on the lawn at Parliament and clogging up the surrounding streets with their vehicles. Police have put out a statement this evening saying they will continue to have a presence at Parliament into the night ...and as long as necessary to ensure public safety... Karyn talks to John Minto.
Civil Defence in Westport is closely watching the Buller River, after high tide hit at 7pm. Floodwaters have cut off the town today,prompting a state of emergency to be declared as homes were inundated. More than 60 residents have already been moved to higher ground. Westport residents evacuated last week were warned to prepare to evacuate yet again. Civil Defence Controller Sean Judd has the latest.
Do you keep your tomatoes and your eggs in the fridge? If you percolate your coffee, where do you keep the ground coffee or the whole beans? In the freezer or a jar on the bench? Should dog biscuits go in the fridge? We get to the bottom of what you should and shouldn't keep in the fridge. Director of Mission Nutrition for Healthy Food magazine chats to Karyn.
It's all very 'Armageddonish' - but a massive new warehouse is being built in Drury in Auckland to try and prepare for future pandemic related food shortages. Kris Webster, Sorted Logistics director, explains why it's needed.
The anti-vaccine protest outside Parliament seems to have united politicians. Not a single MP has come out to talk to the few hundred protesting the vaccine mandates. The Prime Minister has said they don't represent most New Zealanders. Others have said they should have been prevented from pitching their tents on the lawn of Parliament and barricading the street outside Parliament buildings with vehicles. One of those is Act leader David Seymour.
There used to be millions of koalas in Australia. Now there are just 90 thousand in Queensland and NSW. A new report says that'll drop to 63,000 by 2032 and is calling for koalas to be declared endangered. We chat to World Wildlife Fund Australia conservation scientist Stuart Blanch
Is the concept of head boy and head girl an outdated naming ritual no longer fit for purpose? Lincoln High School says it is, and they gave it away a few years ago -- they now have a gender-neutral leadership team with head students instead. Lincoln High's Principal, Kathy Paterson, chats to Karyn Hay about what's behind the change.
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter has done an about turn and now wants to keep operating past 2024 - when it was expected to close. The majority owner, Rio Tinto issued a statement today saying the Bluff operation has a long-term future. That's perhaps not surprising if you're watching aluminium prices which have climbed to new highs. RNZ Business Editor, Gyles Beckford explains the big picture.
Tonight's Kiwi Rules guest is Adrian Workman from the band Vietnam who were around from 1981 to 1985, releasing their self-titled EP on Jayrem Records before they broke up. Now, all these years later they have a new album out called "This Quiet Room".
The New Zealand Human Rights Commission have launched a new campaign called 'Dial it Down' and are asking Kiwis to dial down the personal attacks and keep conversations civil - online and in person.
Craigmore Station is a sheep, beef and deer farm where land is covered in sinkholes which geologists have described as one of the more remarkable formations found in New Zealand.
It's been another tough day for those on the West Coast as the red heavy rain warning remained in place. Last night Westport residents were urged to self-evacuate and today Civil Defence ordered a compulsory evacuation of the worst hit areas.
Chinese New Year celebrations are well underway around the world as we enter the year of the tiger. Kay Tom is a Master in the Ancient Chinese Science of Feng Shui Horoscope and joins Karyn to explain what the tiger symbolises for the year ahead.
The Hawkes Bay Regional Transport Committee this evening voted against dropping the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h that Waka Kotahi are bringing into force on February 18th.
Today it was reported that after 22 years of research the remains of the Endeavour, the ship that Cook captained on his maiden voyage to Australia and New Zealand, had been discovered in Newport Harbour in Rhode Island in the US.
Today the government announced New Zealand's border will be reopening in a 5-step plan. Grounded Kiwis spokesperson Martin Newell joins Karyn to discuss his reaction to the news.
Colin looks at the media coverage of pregnant Kiwi journalist Charlotte Bellis wanting an MIQ spot, TVNZ's political popularity poll and an awkward moment between Jesse Mulligan and his over-achieving seven-year old guest.
A state of emergency was declared in Buller this afternoon due to heavy rain. Residents have set up sandbags and were urged to prepare getaway bags in preparation for evacuations. Mayor Jamie Cleine updates Bryan on the unfolding situation.
Today the University of Otago released the findings from research into long-term cannabis use. It revealed smoking cannabis leads to lung damage, but in a different way to tobacco.
Under a new policy proposed today by Finance Minister Grant Robertson, workers who lose their job could be paid up to 80 percent of their wage for up to seven months. The Child Poverty Action Group has spoken out against the scheme stating it would likely 'bake-in' existing inequities and drive inequality.
The Vegan Society wants us to go "cold turkey" on dairy for a month and they're calling it 'FebNoDairy'. Spokesperson for the Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand Claire Insley chats with Bryan to educate on how to get started.
There's a new animal welfare group on the scene but this time it's advocacy based on science. Veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie was previously chief veterinary officer at the New Zealand Veterinary Association but has since left and launched Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa.
MPI are urging people to thoroughly cook mussels following an increase in illness caused by incorrect preparation. Over the summer months, there have been 36 confirmed cases of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus throughout the country.
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says Labour is standing by its commitment to not raise the superannuation age, despite the OECD suggesting it should. The Director of the Institute for governance and policy studies at Victoria University Simon Chapple joins us to help make of the argument.
BBC World reporter Pete Ross joins Karyn to chat about tensions over the build-up of Russian troops on its border with Ukraine and why there has been a delay into a crucial report of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's behaviour.
Kate Macdonald grew up on Davaar Station which is an 1100ha sheep and beef property farmed by her family since 1915. This Saturday, Kate will be launching her business Davaar & Co where she has taken wool from her family property and produced homespun-style woollen jerseys with the entire process manufactured in New Zealand.
According to the latest research from financial comparison site Finder, millions of dollars worth of gift cards are going unused by Kiwis each year.
Frances Joychild QC argues pregnant New Zealanders should automatically qualify for emergency MIQ spots. She joins Karyn to explain why Charlotte Bellis should be allowed back into the country.
Today a virtual reality game called 'Wanderer' was released in collaboration between two Auckland studios: M-Theory and Oddboy in a partnership with Sony. This is the first time a major console maker has released a Kiwi-made game.
Orchard owners have an exciting new piece of machinery in development known as a 'robo-tractor'. Smart Machine is taking the lead on the three-year endeavour and chief executive Andrew Kersley joins us to explain how it will work.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson featuring Karl Steven + Ché Fu Utterance and Inscription' Shamir 'Reproductive' Night Lunch 'Death Bulge 5000' brakence 'cbd'.
Two Taranaki teenagers have been left overwhelmed with support they've received after a cowardly burglary in broad daylight. Since sharing their story, they have been flooded with support from their community.
The 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards longlist was announced today. New Zealand Book Awards Trust spokesperson Dr Paula Morris is here to tell us all about it.
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 scheme.
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 Jan Eldridge.
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.
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 incentive to vaccinate the nation.
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.
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 policies.
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.
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.
RNZ sports reporter Clay Wilson joins Karyn for an update on the latest results at the Australian Open.
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 everything you need to know.
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.
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.
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 promotion of wool as a sustainable insulation alternative will play a part in addressing the current crisis.
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 what inspired his good deed.
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 need repairing, but so does the law in regard to undersea cables.