Nine To Noon

Willy Marsh on guiding dogs, and saving birdlife

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A life in the bush pig hunting, and on the farm shearing have led Willy Marsh to become one of the country's foremost kiwi aversion trainers for dogs....

Australia: Costly weather website, food delivery drivers' wages

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst talks about the bombshell revelatory cost of replacing the Bureau of Meteorology's website - the cost to taxp...

Endometriosis app creator Juliet Oliver

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Juliet Oliver's experience of severe endometriosis lead her to creating an app designed to help women use and track data and daily habits to help mana...

Tackling the problem of abandoned boats

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The problem of abandoned boats at marinas and bays around the country appears to be growing. 

The regional council jobs that might now be done by mayors

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government revealed plans yesterday afternoon to scrap regional councillors.

ABs season end, Lawson mistake

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks beat Wales in a high-scoring affair, as Sam looks back on a mixed year for the ABs. Liam Lawson apologises for Las Vegas mistake.

Consumer: Yeah Nah awards, Fair Trading Act changes

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Duffy, head of Consumer NZ, joins Kathryn to discuss what's being proposed as part of planned changes to the Fair Trading Act.

Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson

24 Nov 2025

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ACC's investment targets overlooked small-cap market players. Meanwhile, Turner's launches a new 'Tina from Turners' ad campaign, but a slower economi...

Around the motu: Samantha Gee from Nelson

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest news from the region, including a bench top manufacturer calling out use of potentially deadly engineered stone, a new supermarket creating...

Book review: Super-Frog Saves Tokyo by Haruki Murakami

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Vine reviews Super-Frog Saves Tokyo by Haruki Murakami, published by Penguin Random House.

Underwater cameraman Andrew Penniket on a lifetime below the surface

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Life as an underwater cameraman has led Andrew Pennaket to meet some weird, wonderful and pretty scary creatures

USA correspondent David Smith

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Donald Trump signs the Epstein Files Transparency Act and saw rising political tension as Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned.

The Hawkes Bay startup offering tikanga guidance to companies using AI

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hawkes Bay startup MahiAI is offering companies guidance on te ao Maori content. 

ACC explains plan to remove thousands from weekly compensation

24 Nov 2025

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ACC expects to save about $7 billion between now and 2029 by getting long term claimants off of weekly compensation. 

Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne

23 Nov 2025

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Kennedy Warne joins Kathryn from Northland, where he's been visiting a marae teaching traditional weaving. Kennedy also talks about two of the double-...

Experiencing food in India

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Meikle has been travelling around India for more than 25 years and now runs small group tours for those really interested in life and culture in...

Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben and Gareth discuss recent events in politics.

Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch

23 Nov 2025

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David discusses increased pressure on council owned companies, such as Lyttleton Port Company, to lift dividends to help ease rates rises.

Book review: New Zealand Photography Collected

23 Nov 2025

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David Hill reviews New Zealand Photography Collected by Athol McCredie, published by Te Papa Press.

Sir Richard Faull and the wonders of the human brain

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The human brain has more than 90 billion cells, which generally work together in harmony. 

Foreign correspondent Seamus Kearney

23 Nov 2025

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Seamus discusses the latest in the US proposed plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. 

Can roadside drug testing really detect impairment?

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As New Zealand gets set to rollout roadside drug testing, an Australian expert says it's a scattergun approach.

Fears over the future of community pharmacists

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pharmacists around the country are opposed to plans to deregulate ownership saying it could spell the beginning of end of community chemists. 

The week that was

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Comedians Te Radar and Michele A'Court bring some of the funnier stories of the last week.

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

20 Nov 2025

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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

Around the motu: Jesse Archer in Taupo

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A land occupation at Lake Whakamaru Reserve has begun in response to a proposed 66-lot subdivision on neighbouring land, a powerboat involved in Satur...

Book review: Beasts of The Sea by Iida Turpeinen

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack McConnell of Unity Books Auckland reviews Beasts of The Sea by Iida Turpeinen, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

The dentist leading the way with a trauma-informed response

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Sharonne Zaks realised how many triggers a sexual violence victim was confronted with when they visited the dentist, she knew there had to be a b...

Pacific correspondent: Tonga election update

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eight new MPs have been elected to Tonga's parliament in the general election amid a continuing decline in voter turnout. 

From plastic provider, to plastic recycler

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Auckland company is diverting plastic wrap from landfill and helping builders and other companies recycle products. 

Pet bonds from next month

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new pet bond scheme starts soon - will it make it easier for renters to have a pet? Who pays for the damage? And can landlords say no? 

Recreational fishers protest set for Auckland tomorrow

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recreational fishers are towing their boats through the streets of Auckland tomorrow -- in protest at rule changes which allow limited commercial fish...

Screentime: Pluribus, Die My Love

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch discusses what she's been watching. 

Things to consider before gifting a child a phone for Christmas

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tips about smartphone alternatives for younger kids and for parents embarking on a device journey with their little ones. 

Tech: More friends, more division, super-scaled fakery

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tech commentator Mark Pesce discusses a new study finding that while our social circles have increased, so has polarisation. 

Around the motu: Torika Tokalau in Auckland

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Torika discusses the petition calling for an inquiry into voting in Paptoetoe, the latest in the measles outbreak, a fine over illegal earthworks on t...

Book review: Nash Falls by David Baldacci

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sally Wenley reviews Nash Falls by David Baldacci, published by Macmillan.

Maegen Blom: Winning with mussels

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Southland to Marlborough with a few other places in between, Maegen Blom has grown into one of New Zealand's young leaders of industry.

UK: Russian spy ship in UK waters, asylum crackdown

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Kathryn to talk about a Russian spy ship that crossed in and out of British waters.

Auckland wetland retoration project wins international award

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand may have lost over 90% of its wetlands, but the work of a small West Auckland restoration group has been recognised.

Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad on capturing the early days of the war in Gaza

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plestia Alaqad's book coveres her life as a Palestinian living in Gaza after October 7 2023. 

Concerns over FENZ plan to cut specialist wildfire roles

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the country's most experienced wildfire experts is concerned over Fire and Emergency NZ's restructure plan.

Language learning + ageing, fuel CO2 levels hit record

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn with a new study that looked at 86,000 people in 27 European countries to understand how multilingua...

The MacLeods epic overland journey

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1962, Dunedin farmer Alan MacLeod said to his wife Joan and six kids, 'how about going for a drive'?' 

Around the motu: Libby Kirkby-McLeod in Hamilton

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Libby discuses the local impact of a decision by Fire and Emergency to pull back from responding to water emergencies, wire thefts leaving life threat...

Book review: An Eccentric History in Batik by Dinah Priestley

18 Nov 2025

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Elisabeth Easther reviews An Eccentric History in Batik by Dinah Priestley, published by Mary Egan Publishing.

Map Men Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman on cartography quirks and catastrophes

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new book covers cartographical conundrums like disappeared Soviet cities and whether Google Maps has completely ruined our ability to navigate.

Australia: Toxic sand, Liberal chaos, Pacific COP quest

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to discuss how the toxic sand discovery is being handled by different states.

Push to help employers be more inclusive, solve shortages

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government is aiming to get more disabled and neurodiverse people employed in manufacturing, engineering and logistics.

Report warns gas mismanagement could cost $7.3 billion

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand needs to better manage the decline of domestic gas to avoid costly business closures, according to a new report. 

Police move to next phase of mental health pull-back

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Police attended 7,370 fewer mental health-related requests in the year to June - the result of a plan to wind back on responding to calls for help.  ...

All Blacks, and Silver Ferns lose to England

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks' loss to England has sparked questions about what went wrong, whether Scott Robertson is the right coach heading toward the next World ...

The Collector: Auckland Museum's longest serving curator

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The story of Thomas Cheeseman, Auckland Museum's curator for 50 years 

Business commentator Dan Brunskill

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The housing market has stabilised, but a well-stocked rental market is pushing down rents. Dan talks about the inevitability of more taxes to pay for ...

Around the motu: Michael Tweed in Whanganui

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael covers strong visitor numbers at the renovated Sarjeant Gallery, investors wanted to build a new hotel in Whanganui's CBD, a new pirate ship w...

Book review: The Land of Sweet Forever by Harper Lee

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gail Pittaway reviews The Land of Sweet Forever by Harper Lee, published by Penguin Random House.

Dawn Aerospace CEO wins Prime Minister's space prize

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stefan Powell, co-founder and CEO of Dawn Aerospace, has received the Prime Minister's Space Prize for Professional Excellence.

The battle that created and destroyed an Australian hero

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian journalist Aaron Patrick on the fight in southern Afghanistan that created - and then destroyed - a national hero. 

USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US shutdown is over, and the House is back working again with Democrats releasing Epstein emails that President Trump "knew about the girls" and w...

Demand for kiwi avoidance training for dogs soars

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A kiwi avoidance programme for dogs now has more trainers than ever, as demand rises ahead of summer. 

Dunedin building company raises houses in flood prone suburb

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Dunedin building company is lifting houses in a flood prone suburb by as much as a metre to prevent future inundation.  

Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist workforce warnings

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists warn their workforces are depleting to the point there won't be enough experienced professionals to provide s...

Urban Issues with Bill McKay

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill discusses the recently changed laws around building a granny flat on your land. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and...

Award winning family recipes

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Hermansen - founder of Jill's Complements- works from her kitchen in her hometown of Whanganui producing a range of complementary foods based on ...

Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Peter Dunne

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Dunne was the leader of United Future and is a former MP and Minister who has worked within both National and Labour governments. Tim Hurdle is ...

Around the motu: Tom Hunt in Wellington

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom discusses how Wellington City Council lost money in carbon trading and more. 

Book review: Attention by Anne Enright

16 Nov 2025

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Cynthia Morahan reviews Attention by Anne Enright, published by Penguin Random House.

Manufactured feed to cut livestock methane

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Waikato scientist's startup has made a feedstock the company says reduces livestock methane output by as much as 90 per cent. 

Christian Hartinger using metals for new cancer drugs

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leading Auckland University scientist Professor Christian Hartinger has been recognised for his work using metals to develop cancer drugs. 

South Africa correspondent Debora Patta

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emerging evidence of mass killings in Sudan now being investigated by UN, upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, and deadly landslides in Kenya and Ugan...

The art exhibition showcasing prisoners' shoes

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dozens of shoes line a current art exhibition on display at Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt.

Conquering all 23 Great Rides in 30 days

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Robinson has set himself a goal of conquering all of New Zealand's 23 Great Rides in just a month. 

ACC plans to get thousands of people off weekly compensation

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ACC is planning to use artificial intelligence to identify claimants it could remove from the long term claims pool, as a way to save money.

The week that was

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irene Pink and Donna Brookbanks highlight some of the funnier stories of the past week.

Sports commentator Dana Johanssen

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sports commentator Dana Johanssen

Around the motu: Jared McCulloch in Queenstown

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jared updates on the storm damage to Fiordland's Great Walks, a new record average asking house price in Central Otago and Southern Lakes, an arrest o...

Book review: Dead and Alive by Zadie Smith

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Walker reviews Dead and Alive by Zadie Smith, published by Penguin Random House.

The pair of donor lungs powering Kath Cross

13 Nov 2025

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The 52 year old Rotorua woman is a keen mountain biker - prior to her surgery she would spend hours in the Redwoods forests. 

Asia correspondent Ed White

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pakistan's leader strengthens grip on the country, Taiwan makes new push for support in Europe and a Chinese envoy in Osaka makes threat against the ...

Should NZ register recreational boats?

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All car owners have to register their vehicles - but its not the same if you own a boat.

The price of building goods staying stable

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The good news over the cost of building goods.

Advocate doubts new police oversight role

13 Nov 2025

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Doubts over effectiveness of proposed Inspector General of Police. 

Screentime: Train Dreams, Dead of Winter, Spinal Tap 2

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Film and television reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn.

Parenting: Can learning to swim make your child smarter?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some studies have shown not only is swimming great exercise and an essential safety and lifesaving skill, swimming can also positively impact a child ...

Tech: Chatfishing, Meta's scam profits, datacentres in space

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tech correspondent Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the rise of chatfishing.

Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton

12 Nov 2025

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Jonathan discusses a pilot of cameras in Ashburton to help with parking enforcement, Selwyn councillors question parking tickets from recently introdu...

Book review: Hoods Landing by Laura Vincent

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Heritage reviews Hoods Landing by Laura Vincent, published by Aporo Press.

UK: Trump's BBC deadline, Starmer's leadership under pressure

12 Nov 2025

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UK correspondent Natasha Clark joins Kathryn with the latest on the BBC fallout as Donald Trump's litigation threat deadline looms. 

Shoddy window products being passed off as compliant

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's been warned substandard windows and doors are being sold to unsuspecting consumers - and no one's policing the issue. 

'Dark patterns' pushing people to spend more

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People are spending more than intended online because of manipulative website techniques, research from Consumer has found. 

What powers would an Inspector General of Police have?

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What powers would a new Inspector General of Police have?

How workplace emails can land workers

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being constantly connected is part of the work landscape now - but it's not without risk. Whether its email or group chats, what employees pop in thei...

The artist and beekeeper who made a real-life Beehive

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She's used their wax to make encaustic painting - a common technique in ancient Greek and Roman painting. 

Around the motu: Lee Scanlon reports from Westport

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lee discusses local health services, The Buller Declaration and the nationwide health hikoi that has been in town and ,the new mayors for the region t...

Book review: Rangatiratanga and Gentlemanship by Grant Hodgson

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lynn Freeman reviews Rangatiratanga and Gentlemanship by Grant Hodgson, published by Writes Hill Press.

Dad with stage four cancer still finding time to help kids without a father figure

11 Nov 2025

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Eric Haagh lost his own father when he was just 12. He's also living with stage four bowel cancer, and he knows his own time with his 10-year-old son...

Simon Winchester's new book

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The power of the wind is something best-selling author Simon Winchester knows a lot about. He's investigated it in a thought-provoking book called The...

Liberal climate policy, Sussan Ley leadership in doubt

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane looks at the opposition Liberal party meeting to discuss its climate policy and a likely tussle over what net ze...

Discovery offers hope for osteoarthritis sufferers

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A University of Auckland scientist Raewyn Poulsen has discovered that while male cells focus on renewing tissue as a response to joint stress, female ...

Funds don't prioritise charities that work with sexual abuse survivors

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Only 0.8 percent of funds support initiatives that prevent and respond to family, domestic, and sexual violence, including crisis services, advocacy, ...