The BBC's Rich Preston joins Karyn with an update on the global view of Covid-19 and whether re-introduced lock-downs are working. He also focuses on the days of protests intensifying in Nigeria as well as the next steps in the selection process for the US Supreme Court.

New Zealand's latest positive case of Covid-19 is a marine electronics engineer who tested positive over the weekend after working on a ship on the same day eight Filipino workers boarded it after recently passing through New Zealand's managed isolation. They were not tested for Covid-19. Karyn speaks with epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker about 'border incursion' - the description for New Zealand's latest form of coronavirus transmission.

Tomorrow's General Election is a backdrop for a number of community events including Porirua's Love Local Expo at Te Rauparaha Arena that's showcasing local businesses and community groups. Karyn speaks with Helen Brooks about the local focus and why it's important for growing their community.

Back country enthusiasts are being urged to take extra care after an avalanche large enough to destroy several buildings was sighted at Aoraki Mt Cook. Karyn speaks with Mike Daisley from New Zealand Mountain Safety about what to look out for if you're heading into the spring outdoors.

Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft talks with Karyn about why the police must stop pursuing young drivers.

RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson joins Karyn Hay to talk about the last televised Leader's Debate, the latest poll results and the final hours until New Zealand's General Election.

In 1920 Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan Doyle came to New Zealand, where he met a special terrier named 'Darkie' who he believed had mystical powers. Wendy Riley from Lost Christchurch joins the show to share the story.

Time for our weekly eye on the media with Hayden Donnell.

Inner City Wellington's Geraldine Murphy speaks with Karyn about how property values remain low despite pouring money into mandatory earthquake repairs to their apartments.

Karyn speaks with the mayor of Christchurch, Lianne Dalziel, about Auckland businesses benefiting from a move to Christchurch.