Hayden looks at the sympathetic media coverage unvaccinated teachers are receiving; the NZ Herald's stance on social media comments, blurred lines between news and opinion and how Guyon Espiner's documentary on alcohol, Proof, has provoked rare and potent self-reflection from viewers.

More than a decade after 29 men died in the Pike River disaster, police have announced a discovery of the remains of at least two men. Lawyer Nigel Hampton QC has worked alongside Pike River families for many years and joins Karyn.

Ashlyn Oswalt is a travel writer who has done some digging into where and how your dog can tag along on your next outdoor adventure

Guyon Espiner's documentary "Proof' on New Zealand's drinking culture has struck a chord with RNZ listeners.  Anna gave up drinking two and a half years ago and since then she has noticed that there are almost 'magical powers' attributed to alcohol in advertising.

Rachel MacGregor has been awarded $400,000 in damages after she was defamed by her former employer, one-time Conservative Party leader Colin Craig. Rachel speaks to Karyn about the toll it has taken on her mental and physical health.

BBC World reporter Pete Ross joins Karyn to chat about surging COVID-19 cases, the upcoming election in Venezuela and Anti-government protestors in Cuba.

The Department of Conservation have decided to resume concession fees for tourism companies operating in national parks. Fiordland Business Association chairman Nathan Benfell has called the move "a low blow" and joins Karyn to explain.

Late last night a woman in Dunedin called the police on a possum that was terrorising her in her own home. Behaviour Veterinarian and Animal Welfare and Behaviour Consultant Dr Rachael Stratton explains why the Possum may have reacted the way it did

Three councils have filed legal proceedings in the Wellington High Court testing the Government's definition of ownership in its proposed Three Waters Reforms. Timaru mayor Nigel Bowen joins Karyn to share how he hopes this will play out.

A new gardens website has been launched today which is sure to excite most gardeners to the very tips of their trowels. SecretGardens.co.nz is the garden version of Air BnB. You can list your garden on its website and turn it into a micro tourist venture. And, you can book to visit the gardens listed. The gardener behind Secret Gardens is Christchurch-based film and casting director, Jane Mahoney, who joins Karyn to talk about the new venture.