Karyn Hay
Pharmac changes to one generic epilepsy drug with unknown consequences for users
From tomorrow Pharmac will no longer fund the drugs used by 95-percent of people with epilepsy, instead paying for only one generic drug. The Transport Agency says some of those using the new brand… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: big paybacks; small paychecks
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about big paybacks for Amazon Prime - but small paydays; Three's joint On Weed and a case of sub-optimal optimisation. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: big paybacks; small paychecks
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about big paybacks for Amazon Prime - but small paydays; Three's joint On Weed and a case of sub-optimal optimisation.
AudioLately Bookclub: Tracey Slaughter's Short Back & Sides
It's time for Lately Book Club where we go exploring in the world of literature and invite you to come along. Tracey Slaughter's short fiction and poetry have been widely anthologized in New Zealand… Audio
Leaders of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care must take responsibility
The Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft says "children and their parents are watching this Royal Commission with the expectation it will uncover the extent of past sexual abuse and help protect… Audio
I Didn't Know That: How You Remember Memories
What's your first memory? And how accurate do you think is it? Tonight in our occasuonal series "I Didn't Know That" we're examining memory and memory distortions and whether you can repress memories… Audio
When Media coverage crosses the privacy line
The England cricketer Ben Stokes has described a front-page article in the Sun newspaper about a family tragedy that happened in New Zealand 31 years ago as "disgusting" and "immoral". In a statement… Audio
Pre-wired: Danielle Street keeps it local
Danielle Street joins us with a preview of three new music selections that will feature tomorrow on her Totally Wired show on Auckland's 95 bfm every Saturday morning. This week Auckland's prolific… Audio
Liquor ban to control middle-aged women pre-loading
Ahead of tomorrow night's Fleetwood Mac concert in Dunedin, the city has introduced a temporary 24 hour liquor ban around the Forsyth Barr Stadium after police faced problems at the Six60 concert… Audio
Rugby World Cup 2019 kicks off in Tokyo
Fans at Tokyo Stadium in Japan along with hundreds of millions watching television around the world will be captivated by the spectacular and unique opening ceremony as the Rugby World Cup 2019 kicks… Audio
The Rest Is History: Moral Panic and Censorship in 1954
It's time for the rest is history where we look at the week's news in the past. Tonight Robert Kelly is looking at moral panic and censorship in New Zealand as tomorrow marks the anniversary of the… Audio
Live from Tokyo on the eve of the Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks have named the starting lineup for their first game on Saturday against the Springboks. Audio
Mediawatch Midweek: More reasons to be cheerful
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Jeremy Rose talks to Karyn Hay about Bangladesh's decision to grant legal personhood to its 700 rivers and a New York court case that could do the same for an… Audio
Mediawatch Midweek: More reasons to be cheerful
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Jeremy Rose talks to Karyn Hay about Bangladesh's decision to grant legal personhood to its 700 rivers and a New York court case that could do the same for an…
AudioGame Theory: Tom Featonby on the Omen Esports Arena
The country's first university based esports arena has been set up at Waikato University. Esports coordinator Tom Featonby chats to Karyn Hay about how young people are making it big in the world of… Audio
Gisborne iwi refuse to hold powhiri for Endeavour replica
Four major iwi in Gisborne are refusing to hold a powhiri for a fleet of tall ships, including a replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour, when it arrives in Poverty Bay next month. The vessels are set to… Audio
50 years of Conservation Week
Until next Sunday New Zealanders are being encouraged to connect with native wildlife with more than 200 events being held across the country for Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Turoa - Conservation Week with the… Audio
Pell appeals conviction to High Court
The disgraced Australian Cardinal George Pell has lodged a last minute appeal with the High Court for his conviction over historical child sex offences. Pell was found guilty last year of abusing two… Audio
Out Lately: Finn Johansson
Finn Johansson joins us with a preview of three new music selections on Out Lately. From his early Spring perch on the Wellington townbelt, Finn features Lake South, MUNA and New York's anamanaguchi -… Audio
Peace talks between the US and the Taliban: Now What?
Earlier this week US President Donald Trump announced that the peace talks between the United States and the Taliban that began last October in Qatar, were over. That the aim of ending the almost… Audio