The head of Local Government is predicting an exodus of mayors and elected members as controversial central government policies are turning people off from standing at the elections in October.

BBC World reporter Rich Preston joins Karyn to discuss who could cause a headache for Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week, an update on Covid-19 and India's celebration of Republic Day.

The wool industry has been hit hard in recent times as farmers are losing money due to high shearing costs and low wool prices. The Campaign for Wool New Zealand chairman Tom O'Sullivan believes the promotion of wool as a sustainable insulation alternative will play a part in addressing the current crisis.

Cheeki Cherries owner Martin Milne has donated 400kg of his finest fruit to City Missions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch thanks to a charity picking day yesterday. He joins us to explain what inspired his good deed.

When the volcanic eruption happened in Tonga on the 16th January, not only did it cause catastrophic harm to the nation but it completely cut the communications cable. Not only does the technology need repairing, but so does the law in regard to undersea cables.

Mount Maunganui beach allows dogs to run free off-leash all year round, but after a violent collision locals are calling for an off-leash ban during day-time hours. John Adshead has been appealing to Tauranga City Council commissioners for 'leashed dog hours' and joins Karyn to explain why he believes the ban is necessary.

Statistics NZ has today provided the first real measure of COVID-19's impact on Tourism. Chief Executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chris Roberts explains how they are coping.

Is it still frowned upon to eat with your mouth open? How about elbows on the table, or checking your texts during dinner? Food critic of more than 40 years David Burton is here to tell us which manners are still relevant and which are nonsense snobbery.

Last night, Julie Woods heard Karyn mention she wasn't familiar with Amazon's smart device, Alexa. This prompted her to get in contact and share how Alexa is changing the life of blind people internationally.

Wellington City Mission are joining forces with Vinnies charity shops and opening the city's first ever free toy shop for those without the resources to buy toys themselves for their children. Wellington City Missioner, Murray Eldridge explains how it works.