Nights with Karyn Hay Podcast
1) The Chalet in Arthur's Pass is up for sale
Bayleys' agent and auctioneer Ben Deans talks about why the opportunity would not suit the faint of heart.
2) Celebrating 60 years of Porirua!
It officially became a city on October 2nd, 1965, when its population hit 20,000. Today, it's home to more than 60,000 people. Mayor Anita Baker joins Nights to celebrate her city.
3) Is it time to bring back oral exams?
With AI tools able to produce essays, reports and case studies in seconds, oral exams could help education providers assess a student competency. Mark Leishman speaks to Auckland University's Patrick ...Show More
4) Jane Wrightson on her time as the Retirement Commissioner
Even Retirement Commissioners get to retire. Jane Wrightson speaks to Emile Donovan about the challenges still to come as New Zealand's population ages.
5) Government announces energy sector "shake-up"
Marc Daalder, a reporter at Newsroom who covers New Zealand’s energy market, joins Emile to explain what’s happening in the electricity sector.
6) How do touchscreens actually work?
They're everywhere! But have you ever wondered how touchscreens actually work? Dr Fakhural Alam is a professor of engineering, computer, and mathematical sciences at AUT. He is currently developing a...Show More
7) The dangers of driving while distracted
How big a role does distraction play in New Zealand's poor youth road safety record compared to things like speed, alcohol, or inexperience?
8) Philosophy Now with Dan Weijers
Every month on Nights, University of Waikato philosophy lecturer Dan Weijers unpacks some of life's big issues - whether it's love, death, happiness, or whether it's morally right to keep a pet goldfi...Show More
9) Making the outdoors accessible for everyone
Getting into the outdoors is one of the best things we can do for our bodies and minds. But for many people, there are hurdles such as the fear of being alone, not knowing where to start, or simply fe...Show More
10) Can low voter turnout numbers be solved?
Voting rates have been falling for at least 30 years, affecting local democracies both here and overseas, but what can be done to encourage more people to turn up at the ballot box?