Karyn Hay
Christmas weather forecast
With Christmas Day fast approaching, there's one burning question we all want an answer to: What will the weather be like on the big day? MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris joins Karyn on the show.
…Peter Langlands
Peter Langlands is on a mission to promote wild foods and foraging in New Zealand. He's been foraging most of his life and is up for any challenge. With Summer in full swing, we asked Peter to share… Audio
The best Christmas movies of all time
Movie fan and film lecturer Dr Andrea Wright shares her picks for the best Christmas movies of all time. Audio
Living in a campervan
Annette Howley and her partner Steve sold their home and business in Timaru a few months ago - they've even left the family cat behind. They've opted for a life on the road with their campervan. Audio
Why do humans kiss?
Jacqueline Hellyer, a Sydney-based psychosexual therapist, talks with Karyn about kissing. Audio
Jason Morrison
Jason Morrison from 7News in Australia joins us with the latest news from across the ditch. Audio
Advertisements with John Williams
When it comes to product advertisements, consumers like a bit of mystery. A University of Otago-led study, in partnership with researchers from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science, in… Audio
Paul Campbell
Paul Campbell is the National Technical Leader - Building Structures with WSP in Auckland. Paul is a subject matter expert in post disaster building management and has played significant roles in both… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: The year in review
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell recaps the big stories of 2022 and the questions they raise for 2023, and delivers his own personal worst of and best of list for the year… Audio
New Zealand Elvis tribute artist
His name's Che Orton, and when he's not saving lives on the streets of Hamilton as a first responder, he's the city's leading Elvis Presley. Audio
Midweek Media Watch
Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the latest news and controversies in New Zealand's media. Audio
The New Zealand Seashore Guide
Renowned wildlife photographer Rod Morris is responsible for the stunning images in a new book The New Zealand Seashore Guide, co-authored with marine scientist Sally Carson. Audio
Wombat update
Wombats. Those furry, short-legged and burrow-dwelling marsupials that had a bit of a rough time when bad weather his the east coast of Australia recently. We spoke to Wombat Support and Rescue NSW… Audio
90-year-old still working at a care home
At the grand old age of ninety, most of us wouldn't want to think about working day to day. But not Mary Houghton. She's a 90-year-old carer and former nurse from Southport, in the UK. Audio
Constant smartphone notifications tax your brain
Our smartphones are a constant companion. Even when they're out of our hands and on silent, they're sitting there begging for our attention But our phones don't need to ping to distract us and tax our… Audio
Ukrainian children learn Welsh
They're a long, long way from home. But a group of refugee children from warm-torn Ukraine have been warmly welcomed into their communities on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales. Audio
Hedonism and wellbeing
Hedonism is a word often associated with Christmas, a time of eating, drinking and being merry. But what does hedonism really mean and how can it be beneficial to our wellbeing? Dr Desiree Kozlowski… Audio
Yuletide brass with David Bremner
Music Director of the National Band of New Zealand, David Bremner joins the show with a wonderful mix of brass music to mark the Christmas season. Audio
Aotearoa's 'ugly' endangered species
A campaign highlighting New Zealand's "ugly" and most endangered species has been launched by a group that helps prevent the extinction of Aotearoa's biodiversity. Audio
K9 Medical Detection New Zealand
Pauline Blomfield is the chief executive of K9 Medical Detection NZ, a Dunedin-based charitable trust using specially trained dogs to assist in the detection of cancer and other diseases. Their latest… Audio