Hair
Story of the Day with Rob Kelly
Breaking news from the world of showbiz, fringes are back. Rob Kelly, who is currently growing his hair, reports. Audio
Link found between permanent hair dye and increased cancer risk
A scientific study of more than 45,000 women has found a link between permanent hair dye and an increased risk of breast cancer. Cancer epidemiologist Diana Sarfati from the Cancer Control… Audio
Covid-19 mortality rate could be '20 or 30 times worse than flu'
Kiwi Gary McLean is a Professor of Immunology at the London Metropolitan University. He says the news on the Covid-19 front continues to be hugely concerning. In fact, he says this outbreak is… Audio
Does the Beard Maketh the Man?
Dr. Eleanor Rycroft is a Lecturer in Theatre at the University of Bristol and has been looking at the question of when did beards suddenly become important? Audio
Auckland Grammar's hair fight
A 13-year-old boy is taking his school to court over their rules about hair length. Stuff reports James Hunt was stood down from Auckland Grammar for one day for refusing to cut his shoulder-length… Audio
Being there - at the world premiere of Hair
Max Cryer attended the world premiere of Hair in New York in 1968, and joins us to tell us what it was like Audio
The musical Hair - from a cast member who was there
Nearly 50 years ago, the musical Hair premiered in New Zealand - causing outrage around the country, and the world, for its profanity, treatment of drugs and sex, and nudity. Audio, Gallery
Banning Afro hairstyle branded racist.
Eight high schools have banned Afro and braided hairstyles. One view is that this is racist because some students have no control over how their hair grows. Is this racism or should students just… Audio
Redheads gather for first-of-its-kind national event
Everyone with tresses ranging from fiery copper to strawberry blonde have met in Wellington for the country's first national gathering of redheads. Video, Audio
Human rights around hair and religion (part 1)
Lawyer Michael Bott discusses another school boy hair to-do and the firing of a school religious instructor. Audio
You have a bad [hair] day
Two thousand years of hair styles are encapsulated in a new exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery, from bad hair days to eccentric styles, sideburns to split ends. Bad Hair Day includes more than 60… Audio, Gallery
The global hair trade
From Hollywood to Europe, to the hair salons of Africa, the most highly prized human hair in the world to use in wigs, weaves and hair extensions comes from India. The market's now worth some US$250… Audio, Gallery
Bullish Future for Semen-Spiked Shampoo?
There's a new shampoo and hair conditioning range on the market, it contains BSP - Bovine Seminal Plasma. Audio, Gallery
A beard maketh the modern man
Have beards had their day or are they here to stay? A story about beards and the modern man. New Zealand men have wholeheartedly embraced their beards, so much so that beard and moustache competitions… Audio
Renaissance of the Barbershop
Take a quick glance and you might be forgiven for thinking that The Godfather Barbers is actually a tattoo parlour with its retro style fit-out, shiny black floor and black and white photographs… Audio
We Are What We Eat - What Hair Can Tell Us
Metabolite biomarkers in hair may allow scientists to advise women on what they should eat to avoid pregnancy complications Audio
Science: Moon origins and plucking hairs
Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists on mounting evidence to support the "big splat" theory to explain how our Moon was formed. Also plucking your hair could stimulate hair growth. Audio
A history of hair removal
Rebecca M. Herzig is Christian A. Johnson Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Bates College, Maine. Her new book is Plucked: a History of Hair Removal (New York University Press). Audio
Me Kōrero - New Zealand's Inaugural Beard and Moustache Championships
The competitive world of facial hair enthusiasts with Ygnacio Cervio, professional beard grower. Audio
Sea Lions As Food Web Ambassadors
Stable isotope analysis of sea lion and fur seal hair and bones is showing how marine food webs have changed over time Audio