Karyn Hay

Writer and podcaster Nicola Twilley's latest book, co-authored with husband Geoff Manaugh, is Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine. She joins the show to discuss the importance of… Audio

 'Celestial Incantations' combines sounds from within our solar system and beyond with acoustic instruments on a collaborative album by musicology professor Kim Cunio, UK artist Diana Scarborough and… Audio

There isn't much Professor Dave Gerrard hasn't done when it comes to the Olympic Games, having attended the first Tokyo Olympics in 1964 as an athlete. This time he is a medical commissioner for Fina… Audio

Voice cloning software is able to replicate a person's voice speaking any words or sentences that are typed into a keyboard. Founder of VocaliD, Professor Rupal Patel joins us to discuss how the… Audio

Human fathers put more time and energy into rearing their offspring than most other mammalian dads. Dr Lee Gettler is an anthropologist who focuses on fathering and the biology of fatherhood. He's… Audio

Amanda Ellis arrived in Hawai'i in 2016 and no other place outside of New Zealand has had a stronger impact on her own personal growth than Hawai'i. She's Calling Home this morning from Manoa Valley… Audio

This morning our panellists will be discussing the suspension of the trans-Tasman travel bubble, the Olympics, the increase in sick leave from five to 10 days and the loss of money from the Americas… Audio

It's long been considered a fact by many that stress turns out hair grey, but a new study has found evidence linking psychological stress to greying hair in people. Martin Picard, Ph.D., co-author of… Audio

All over the world there has been an increase in people aged 50+ starting businesses. In New Zealand there are patterns to confirm the trend. Dr Judith Davey conducted 20 in-depth interviews to find… Audio

Wellington's intrepid music connoisseur Finn Johansson shares his latest new release discoveries with Karyn Hay tonight. On his playlist tonight Steal my Statue by Cuticles, Alex Cameron and Roan… Audio

The latest tally of positive Covid-19 cases totals 1220 with 74 deaths in Fiji is the highest daily total since this latest outbreak of the Delta variant began in April. Karyn speaks with Vani… Audio

A red warning has been issued for the West Coast from Central Westland to Buller with warnings of heavy rain, slips and flooding. The Buller District is under a state of emergency as water levels in… Audio

Forty years ago this week - three indie rock bands set off on a tour of New Zealand. The 'Screaming Blam-atic Roadshow' coincided with a much more controversial tour. that of the Springboks - who were… Audio

Four in five New Zealanders plan to get vaccinated, but many people want more information about vaccine safety. Research carried out from March to May this year shows New Zealanders' intention to get… Audio

The government has put a $2.5 billion sweetener on the table to get local councils onboard with massive three waters reforms. The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Local Government Minister Nanaia… Audio

Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about the Forever War in Afghanistan; football not coming home; UFC = unedifying footage of calamity; a political… Audio

Last night Lately received a number of questions from listeners asking about the Covid-19 vaccine as they are experiencing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. To answer their questions tonight Karyn speaks with… Audio

The Reserve Bank has held the official cash rate at a record low 0.25 percent but it's halted its bond buying programme saying the economy is robust on the back of a strong construction sector… Audio

Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about controversial sportscaster Martin Devlin reportedly returning to the radio; the Forever War in Afghanistan; football… Audio