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10:20 Covid-19: vaccines and variants  

Reports of the spread of Covid-19 are as varied as the countries they are coming from. Tonight Karyn speaks with epidemiologist Michael Baker about the fast spreading variants raising Covid 19's risk and the roll out of vaccines around the world and in New Zealand.  

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10:30 On the eve of the Elemental Festival

The Elemental Festival begins tomorrow night and Richard Clarke from Auckland Unlimited takes Karyn through the programme of art, food, music, and activities from bars and restaurants to theatres and public spaces across the Auckland region.

Activities in Aotea Square are part of the Elemental Festival programme across the Auckland region.

Activities in Aotea Square are part of the Elemental Festival programme across the Auckland region. Photo: supplied

10:45 Robins relocated in a bid to boost population

The toutouwai or North Island robin has been released into the Turitea Reserve near Palmerston North in the hope their population will re-establish there again after generations away. Dr Zoe Stone speaks with Karyn about tracking the robins and the More Birds in the Bush initiative.

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