Nine To Noon

Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kennedy discussed the walkway that connects 10 kilometres of coastal forest reserves on the northern shoreline of Auckland's Manukau Harbour. These li...

The family-run free-range farm Kaimai Eggs

03 May 2026

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Former dairy farmers took a punt with chicken farming and now Kaimai Eggs is a successful family business. Otto and Vicki McGirr made the initial move...

Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir

03 May 2026

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Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North...

Around the motu: Stuff reporter in Auckland, Torika Tokalau

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Torika reports on the latest with the City Rail Link opening dates and warnings for Auckland bike riders taking part in group rides.

Annie and Maeve definitely are not friends by Olivia Muscat

03 May 2026

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Joanna Ludbrook of the Chicken and Frog Bookstore in Featherston reviews Annie and Maeve definitely are not friends by Olivia Muscat, published by Fre...

Two authors are the creative force behind a new mystery novel

03 May 2026

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Evelyn is, in fact, two authors: V.E - or Victoria - Schwab, who's written more than 25 books across a number of genres, and Cat Clarke, author and sc...

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Germany and a EU-Trump storm, Spain and Italy condemn Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla,

Nelson charity running AI lessons from a local cafe.

03 May 2026

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 A Nelson charity helping people to understand and embrace artificial intelligence has moved to a new location - a local cafe.

Community groups upset at changes to lottery grants board

03 May 2026

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Community groups are outraged changes to lottery grants boards have been without any consultation. 

What's behind the spate in road deaths?

03 May 2026

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Driver behaviour is the reason for a recent spate of deaths in crashes according to police

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

30 Apr 2026

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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman.

Music reviewer Grant Smithies

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Following a recent tour around Aotearoa and Australia playing support for Nick Cave, Lyttelton's Aldous Harding returns with her fifth album, Train On...

Book review: Childish Palate by Shariff Burke

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Heritage reviews Childish Palate by Shariff Burke, published by Tender Press.

Jake Lambert, the British comedian on everyday life and laughing at epilepsy

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Making jokes about a medical condition - even if it's your own - can sometimes fall flat. 

Asia correspondent Edward White

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Asia continues to be among the worst hit regions from the Iran war, China says it may restart exports of refined oil, and the conduct of Indonesia's m...

Laser Kiwi: world's only surreal sketch circus' latest show

30 Apr 2026

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Kathryn speaks to three Kiwis who not only ran away with the circus - they've actually set up their own one. 

Support for those with upper gut cancers

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealanders being treated for upper gut cancers such as pancreatic, stomach or liver cancer, can now access a dedicated support service. 

Rapid changes to aviation rules underway

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty years worth of work to change 23 rules governing the aviation sector - will happen in just two years - the Government has confirmed. The change...

Around the motu: Ian Carson Editor of Otaki Today

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ian talks about the huge jellyfish washing up on local beaches, the progress being made on the Otaki to North of Levin (O2NL) expressway and the searc...

Friday funnies: Irene Pink and Te Radar

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new home for Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos', humanoid robots to become baggage handlers, and a tin-can phone instead of screens for children?

Screentime: The Sheep Detectives, The Weed Eaters, and more

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Film and television reviewer Tom Augustine details upcoming mystery comedy film The Sheep Detectives starring Hugh Jackman with some big names as voic...

What is FAFO parenting?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

FAFO parenting is all the hype online but what is it and is it the answer for exhausted parents moving on from gentle parenting? 

Tech: Australia Mastercom breach, Stryker attacked

29 Apr 2026

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Cybersecurity expert Tony Grasso looks at a breach of Mastercom in Australia, a company that builds interoperable networks used by the emergency servi...

Around the motu: Jonathan McKenzie in Waikato

29 Apr 2026

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Jonathan talks about the success of the Homegrown music festival and how it's sealed its future in Hamilton.

Book review : London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe

29 Apr 2026

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Kiran Dass reviews London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, published by Macmillan.

Ilona Bannister on her new killer train station mystery, Five

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's five minutes to seven on a train station platform in London and five people's lives are about to be changed forever. Ilona Bannister's new novel ...

UK: Two Jewish men stabbed, King Charles' speech in the US

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UK correspondent Dan Bloom looks at another attack in the London suburb of Golders Green.

The all-female sailing crew tackling the ocean plastic crisis

29 Apr 2026

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A voyage investigating our ocean plastic crisis sets sail from Auckland today. 

Organised crime a driver for updating Maritime law

29 Apr 2026

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Evolving shipping security threats have prompted an updating of the Maritime Security Act.

The opportunity to build fit-for-purpose stormwater systems

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Wellington continues clearing debris from last Monday's catastrophic flash floods, the scale of the challenge faced by the country's struggling was...

Townhouses, are they a good investment?

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you're living in the bigger cities, it can feel like townhouses are popping up everywhere like mushrooms. Data published by Bayleys last month foun...

Counsellors that make relationships worse?

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Relationship counsellors are often suggested as a sure-fire way to improve relations between couples going through challenging times. But are they alw...

Around the motu: Logan Savory editor of the Southland Tribune

28 Apr 2026

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Logan discusses claims from Invercargill's mayor that local government is a "broken system," plus the extra backing the council is giving the developm...

Book review : Crux by Gabriel Tallent

28 Apr 2026

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Lucy Black reviews Crux by Gabriel Tallent, published by Penguin Books New Zealand.

Business with Cécile Meier

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cécile discusses expansion plans by Chemist Warehouse and discusses green-lipped mussels' export figures, which have more than doubled since 2023.

Space law expert Anna Marie Brennan on rules for developing the moon

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The trip around the moon by Artemis ll was deemed a huge success, but now the focus turns to moon landings and developing what NASA calls "a sustaine...

Australia: Disability overhauls, Anzac boos

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to detail the government's plans to reform the National Disability Support Scheme (NDIS) to cut ba...

The seed producer facing a costly battle

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Taranaki seed producer has turned his hand to producing sweet pea seeds as global production wanes. But the labour intensive and costly process is p...

Clean tech companies having to look overseas to scale up

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The head of a clean tech start up says it's worrying that many in the sector are looking overseas to solidify their growth, but he says their contribu...

The struggle to revitalise central Auckland

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nine to Noon revisits the issue of whether Auckland's CBD's revitalisation is will be enough after years of disruption with the developer of Commercia...

Sports correspondent Marc Hinton

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A recap of Super Rugby's 'Super Round' in Christchuch, and another win for the Warriors, this time in front of a sold out crowd in the capital. Marc a...

Jay Lichter on capturing the weird and wonderful world of fungi

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Landscaper Jay Lichter - turned obsessive fungi photographer - has spent countless hours shuffling in the moss, mud and the undergrowth to capture the...

Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Gareth Hughes

27 Apr 2026

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Gareth Hughes is the Director of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa is a former Green MP and is no longer a member of any political party. Tim Hu...

Around the motu: Tom Hunt in Wellington

27 Apr 2026

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Tom discusses the relationship between Wellington council officers and councillors, the latest post the floods of a week ago and Auckland has one, wil...

Book review: The First Anzacs by George Hulse and Jimmy Thomson

27 Apr 2026

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Dean Bedford reviews The First Anzacs by George Hulse and Jimmy Thomson, published by Allen & Unwin.

250 bird milestone for Capital Kiwi Project

27 Apr 2026

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He wants residents of Wellington's western suburbs, South Coast and rural valleys falling asleep to the sound of kiwi calling.

Elizabeth Knox on her memoir tracking a year of family crises

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Her sister suffered a psychotic break and was hospitalised against her will, her brother-in law was hit by a truck and died, and her mother was diag...

USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben

27 Apr 2026

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Security measures are under scrutiny following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner where a suspect was apprehended before reaching th...

The architecture festival opening Christchurch's buildings

27 Apr 2026

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People will have a chance to get a look inside more than fifty Christchurch buildings during an architecture festival this weekend. 

Recovering from a flood

27 Apr 2026

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Householders in many parts of the North Island are in the process of trying to put their homes back to together after being hit by torrential rain and...

Parents take legal action against Kmart after play sand recall

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two parents whose children were exposed to tremolite asbestos are taking Kmart to the Disputes Tribunal, and urging various Government departments to ...

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

Friday funnies: Donna Brookbanks and Michele A'Court

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Horse meat pies back on the menu, a crocodile infested river for the Olympic rowing, and changes to the classic brown L&P bottle.

Around the motu: David Hill reports from Rangiora

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David talks to Susie about the impact of fuel prices on household budgets in North Canterbury, the local regional council calls for fairer transport f...

Major landslide in Waiwera leads to evacuations

23 Apr 2026

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MetService has issued orange heavy rain warnings for many parts of Auckland and Northland. 

Some viewers shut out of TVNZ+ by updates

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While TVNZ claims the switch was seamless for most of its 800,000 accounts, support has officially ended for 2015/2016 Samsung TVs, prompting a wave o...

New book details SAS operations in Afghanistan

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

He focuses on two SAS operations - the first, Operation Watea, which began in 2009 and saw Kiwi SAS soldiers deployed to help train and support the Af...

Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins

23 Apr 2026

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Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins

Veteran foreign correspondent pays tribute to his grandfather

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For years Cameron Bennett graced New Zealand TV screens as a foreign correspondent for TVNZ, reporting from conflict hotspots in the Balkans, Rwanda, ...

Teachers' concerns about proposed history curriculum

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Consultation closes today on the draft curriculum content for science, health and PE, learning languages, social sciences, technology and art for year...

Screentime: NZ Spy, Beef s3, Last One Laughing UK s2

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch looks at new Kiwi comedy NZ Spy (TVNZ+) which features some of New Zealand's biggest comedians. She'll also profile t...

How to talk about social media pressures and the manosphere

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The so-called 'manosphere' has been in the headlines following Louis Theroux's documentary into hyper masculine and misogynistic influencers. 

Tech: The use (and misuse) of AI in the hiring process

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Technology correspondent Alex Sims looks at the rise of AI being used in the hiring process and the questions and problems it raises: should you use A...

Around the motu : Taranaki report Robin Martin

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Robin has the latest on the clean up after flooding in Ruapehu, Whaganui and the King Country. 

Book review : Hope Rises by David Baldacci

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Louise O'Brien reviews Hope Rises by David Baldacci, published by Macmillan.

New app to help beat food waste

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The creators of an app designed to reduce food waste and help eateries at the same time, is planning to expand into regional towns as well. Created by...

James Nokise on mixing politics and comedy

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

James is bringing two shows to the New Zealand International Comedy Festival this year - One Night Rant and Now Hear This. 

UK: PM faces renewed pressure over Mandelson appointment

22 Apr 2026

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Rob Watson is a BBC political correspondent.

Couple donate over 400 artworks from private collection

22 Apr 2026

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Wellington couple Jim and Mary Barr have donated over 400 artworks from their private collection to Dunedin Public Art Gallery. 

Social cohesion appears to be sliding

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand appears to be sliding backwards on every factor that measures social cohesion.

Confronting the KiwiSaver gaps

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As a new 3.5 per cent compulsory KiwiSaver contribution rate begins hitting paychecks, are balances tracking to meet retirement needs? 

Science: Auto-brewery syndrome, Trump autism claim debunked

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Science correspondent Allan Blackman details three studies, including one that looks at the mystifying auto-brewery syndrome where people appear to be...

Sgt Haane's WW2 heroics in film

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 1943 Sergeant Haane Manahi secured a key victory for the Allies, taking a small band of soldiers from the Maori battalion to claim victory in the b...

Around the motu: Chris Hyde, Hawkes Bay Today editor

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris talks to Kathryn about how the community is reeling after the triple homicide of a mother and two children, the further sad news of woman hit an...

Book review: Python's Kiss by Louise Erdrich

21 Apr 2026

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Cynthia Morahan reviews Python's Kiss by Louise Erdrich, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

Consumer calls for faster return of retirement village payments

21 Apr 2026

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Consumer NZ is calling for a law change to speed up the return of retirement village payments if a resident leaves. The lobby group says retirement vi...

Shana Chandra traces her ancestors' story

21 Apr 2026

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Her debut novel is told through the eyes of two women - over 100 years apart.

Australia correspondent: Gas tax pressure, Rebel Wilson denies defamation

21 Apr 2026

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Australia correspondent Chris Niesche details what's happening with an investigation into a fire at one of the country's two refineries as the country...

Building better braces for children with cerebral palsy

21 Apr 2026

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An Auckland University researcher is using virtual reality, 3D printing, and real-time data to design and create leg braces for children with cerebral...

The Australian MP who blew the whistle

21 Apr 2026

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The New South Wales politician who helped expose the extent of abuse - and the subsequent cover ups - within the early childhood sector, is warning Ne...

Reviving Auckland's CBD

21 Apr 2026

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A revitalisation of Auckland's central business district has been much promised after years of struggling for both businesses and residents with the o...

Sports with Sam Ackerman

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand has its second combat sport world champion crowned in as many weeks in the form of Lani Daniels. Sam also discusses the success of the Bla...

Artist Te Rongo Kirkwood on the success of her glassworks

20 Apr 2026

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Te Rongo Kirkwood's art works have been heating up the glass world. She was the first artist of Maori heritage to receive the prestigious Rakow Commis...

Business commentator Hamish McNicol

20 Apr 2026

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Investors are watching the upcoming March quarter CPI release and market reactions to renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Around the motu: Jimmy Ellingham in Manawatu

20 Apr 2026

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Jimmy gives an update on the death of eels and fish due to the drying up of Pukepuke Lagoon in coastal Manawatu.

Book review: Love is an Algorithm by Laura Brooke Robson

20 Apr 2026

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Elisabeth Easther reviews Love is an Algorithm by Laura Brooke Robson, published by Text Publishing.

How Maria Reva's Ukrainian kidnap caper was interrupted by war

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainian-Canadian author Maria Reva's debut novel Endling is a darkly funny and compelling tale about loss and survival.

USA correspondent David Smith

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Escalating tensions between the US and Iran have sent oil prices surging, just as President Trump prepares for a high-profile appearance at the White ...

Social service providers on the 'redesigning' of programmes

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The head of a social service provider, that works with at-risk children and their whanau, is nervous about what might happen to the initiative once it...

Wellington region and Carterton remain under heavy rain warning

20 Apr 2026

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The Wellington region and Carterton in Wairarapa remain under a state of emergency and red heavy rain warning. The rain overnight wasn't as heavy as f...

One of the plans to take on Molesworth Station

20 Apr 2026

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The former manager of Molesworth Station on why his plan to make it a not-for-profit charity might be a world first if it is selected. 

Urban Issues with Liz Moncrieff

19 Apr 2026

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Liz looks at the Planning Bill, which is part of the legislative reform of the RMA, and what it means. 

Jaz Mathisen on cooking through the seasons

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Her new book 'A Year at Awakino Station' documents Jaz's life and includes the station's rich history and stunning photos. 

Political commentators Ben Thomas and Gareth Hughes

19 Apr 2026

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Ben, Gareth and Kathryn discuss whether Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has the support of his caucus.

Around the motu: Amy Williams, RNZ reporter in Auckland

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amy has the latest updates on the planned opening of the Central Rail Link, and more. 

Book review: The Society of Literary Marauders by Sasha Wasley

19 Apr 2026

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Carole Beu of The Women's Bookshop in Auckland reviews The Society of Literary Marauders by Sasha Wasley, published by Pantera Press.

A Memoir of Awakening, Rebellion, and Survival in Syria

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Syrian Loubna Mrie grew up believing the Assad regime her community, but as the Arab Spring reached Syria in 2011, she woke up to its brutality. 

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hungary's new Prime Minister increases his supermajority, meanwhile exit polls in Bulgaria show Eurosceptic ex-president Rumen Radev ahead. 

Public easements revealed that allow greater outdoor access

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Access across and into some of the best outdoor areas in the country has become easier to access. 

Fuel surcharges hitting pharmacy deliveries

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pharmacies delivering medicines to patients who can't make it into the stores are being hit by fuel cost surcharges.