Karyn Hay

Our man in Wellington Finn Johansson pops in for his fortnightly update on the new music that is exciting him. This week he has been listening to Su Lee, Deb Never, The Silver Field and Khurangbin. Audio

News broke today that US country act The Dixie Chicks have dropped the dixie and re-branded as The Chicks.  Audio

It's time for the rest is history, and this week we're diving into the world of scientific history with Dr Travis Horton from the University of Canterbury.  Audio

There are reports New Zealanders returning home from overseas are facing a backlash on social media. Is this a rare occurrence, or a growing challenge for Kiwis returning home since lockdown… Audio

Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about whether the media has descended into hysteria over the managed isolation bungles of the past week. Audio

To discuss where the UK football world's relationship with race Karyn speaks to sociologist Dr Chris Porter from the Manchester Metropolitan University. Audio

The MetService has issued weather warnings for Coromandel, western Bay of Plenty and Gisborne overnight as heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms are forecast for the upper North Island. Audio

It's all go in our gardens for birds and people alike! The annual Garden Bird Survey for 202 is just days away from kicking off and the results from last year have just landed. The results are always… Audio

While the world is worried about a rising infection rate, Australian doctors are worried that the re-opening of society may be leading to a second wave. Audio

The head of the World Health Organisation Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned leaders around the globe today that if they did not put the needs of humanity ahead of national interests they risked… Audio

The Last of Us II features over sixty different accessibility features, and for many people around the world this is a huge milestone.  Audio

In Wellington a Facebook Page titled Wellington Stolen Bicycles have an aim to encourage the community to take action for themselves if their bike goes missing, and educate people to prevent their… Audio

Border protections have tightened up again, as New Zealanders flood home and the Prime Minister has flagged that people may be asked to pay for part of the cost of their quarantine.  Audio

Tonight Wellington singer-songwriter Vera Ellen is introducing Lower Hutt sensation A.U.R.A. Audio

After a three month hiatus netball's ANZ Premiership resumed tonight at the Auckland Netball Centre with the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic facing the Northern Mystics. Karyn speaks with RNZ Sports… Audio

Auckland police will remain armed until they are "satisfied the right people are in custody" following the fatal shooting of an officer earlier today in the residential West Auckland suburb of… Audio

It's Thursday night, which means it's time for The Rest History. Every week we dive into the archives to look at this week's news in the past. Tonight Karyn is joined by RNZ producer and history… Audio

The drought began early this year. Before January was even half-over, Auckland, Kaipara and Whangarei were already registering on the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research's drought… Audio