Nine To Noon

Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

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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

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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

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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

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What powers would a new Inspector General of Police have?

How workplace emails can land workers

11 Nov 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Louise Nicholas 'disgusted' by poice exec cover up

11 Nov 2025

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Sexual violence survivor advocate Louise Nicholas responds to a scathing report which has found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police inc...

Sports with Marc Hinton

10 Nov 2025

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The All Blacks chase a fifth Grand Slam while the Black Caps test their T20 World Cup form against the West Indies, and the Silver Ferns look to move ...

Garrison World: historian Charlotte Macdonald

10 Nov 2025

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The story of the Redcoats, as they were known, has been told in a new book Garrison World by Victoria University history professor Charlotte Macdonald...

Business commentator Nicholas Pointon

10 Nov 2025

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The Financial Markets Authority misses its key metrics, ANZ Bank bosses lose their bonuses. 

Around the motu: Piers Fuller in Wairarapa

10 Nov 2025

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Piers discusses three accidental or unexpected deaths in the region over the weekend, one of Wairarapa's most successful businesses, Tranzit, marks 10...

Book review: Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men by Mara Gold

10 Nov 2025

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Quentin Johnson reviews Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men by Mara Gold, published by Penguin Random House.

Remembrance Day and the grave of a Gallipoli veteran

10 Nov 2025

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With no family, the last resting place of Henry Walter - had fallen into disrepair. Private Walter had been kicked out of the army as "incorrigible" a...

Lee-Anne Duncan: the huge impact of losing a parent too young

10 Nov 2025

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The Wellington journalist and editor has connected with 80 other people - some well-known, some less so - who lost a parent in childhood or in their t...

US correspondent David Smith

10 Nov 2025

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After 40 days, the US government shutdown appears close to ending as several Senate Democrats backed a Republican deal, sparking internal party tensio...

What's at stake at COP30 climate summit

10 Nov 2025

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The U.N. climate chief has urged countries to cooperate rather than battle over priorities, as efforts to limit global warming are threatened by a fra...

Released Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi

10 Nov 2025

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On October 7th 2023, Eli Sharabi was kidnapped by Hamas and held for 491 days. He and his wife and two daughters were in their home on a kibbutz in So...

From Thailand to Kapiti: Sone's Sauces

09 Nov 2025

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Some and  Mark Edwards who make a range of Thai inspired sauces on the Kapiti Coast.

Political commentators Andrew Kirton and Brigitte Morten

09 Nov 2025

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Politics with Andrew Kirton and Brigitte Morten

Around the motu: Amy Williams in Auckland

09 Nov 2025

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Amy has the latest on Auckland's homeless issue, who is leading committees at Auckland Council for the new term, a buyout scheme for at risk flooded h...

Book review: The Loft by Marlen Haushofer

09 Nov 2025

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Stella Chrysostomou reviews The Loft by Marlen Haushofer,

Te Pati Maori Mps expelled from party

09 Nov 2025

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Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris.  

Sculpture competition to mark re-opening of Art Gallery

09 Nov 2025

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Wellington City's Art Gallery, Te Whare Toi, is marking it's re-opening in Civic Square with a competition to create a major outdoor sculpture. 

Temuera Morrison on his new travelogue show Earth Oven

09 Nov 2025

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Temuera Morrison has dug deep on this latest project, a documentary series which sees him travel the globe in search of other cultures who use an eart...

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney

09 Nov 2025

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Denmark's social media bans, likely youngest-ever Dutch PM and  an update on the Louvre heist.

Blood service warns of national shortfall

09 Nov 2025

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In the face of  donor shortages, Auckland primary school teacher,  Michaela Von Sturmer, on how blood products helped her survive  leukaemia. 

Country's most beloved ceramics museum closes

09 Nov 2025

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The country's only ceramics museum is closing to the public due to a lack of funding.  

Simon Bridges: 'Auckland business sentiment is lifting'

09 Nov 2025

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Auckland  is still facing headwinds. but are better days ahead?

The week that was

06 Nov 2025

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Our comedians Te Radar and Elisabeth with humour to round off the week.

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

06 Nov 2025

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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

Around the motu: Alexa Cook in Hawkes Bay

06 Nov 2025

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Alexa discusses the fires that have been hitting the area and meetings over who should be responsible for reducing risk and paying for the work. 

Book review: The Eleventh Hour by Salman Rushdie

06 Nov 2025

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Lisa Adler of Unity Books Wellington reviews The Eleventh Hour by Salman Rushdie, published by Penguin Random House.

New independent supermarket for Upper Hutt

06 Nov 2025

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A new independent supermarket has opened in Upper Hutt - aiming to win locals away from the big duopoly stores. 

Taking Predator Free Wellington to the world stage

06 Nov 2025

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In 2017, a group of Wellingtonians got together with the goal of eradicating pests on the Miramar peninsula to prove that it could be done. 

Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins

06 Nov 2025

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RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins on the COP30 climate summit and the measles situation in Fiji. 

The huge art exhibition helping to support Women's Refuge

06 Nov 2025

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For the next two weeks a clifftop park in Auckland will be transformed into a giant art gallery.

The amateur Waikato sumo wrestlers with big dreams

06 Nov 2025

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Filipo Chanel Tovio and Dwight Rawson are fighting for sumo's growth in New Zealand.

Amendments being rushed through for Fast Track Approval law

06 Nov 2025

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The government's pushing through dozens of changes to the Fast Track Approvals Act before Christmas.

Screentime: Bugonia, It: Welcome to Derry, Down Cemetery Road

05 Nov 2025

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Bugonia (cinemas), It: Welcome to Derry (Neon) is a horror TV series based on Stephen King's 1986 novel, Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV), Ballad of a ...

"No one will play with me" - teaching kids about friendship

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In parenting today - how to coach children on how to make good friendships. It's a tough moment for any parent if a child comes home from school or ki...

Tech: Microsoft's Azure outage, hackers choosing to wipe

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What was behind Microsoft's Azure outage that impacted businesses around the world? And Wiper attacks are on the rise in New Zealand - these are malw...

Around the motu: James Pocock in Gisborne

05 Nov 2025

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A multimillion-dollar Gisborne site is being investigated by council for a possible new waste facility.

Book review: Case Studies: A story of plant travel

05 Nov 2025

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Lynda Hallinan reviews Case Studies: A story of plant travel, published by Massey University Press.

Top chef excited by Michelin guide expanding to NZ

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Undercover restaurant critics from the Michelin guide are in the country tasting and rating some of the country's best restaurants. 

Historian Alison Bashford on hand reading

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While palmistry is now more of an entertainment, it's also been inextrictably intertwined with medicine.  That path from chiromancy - or hand readin...

UK: More prisoners escape, Chancellor pours fuel on tax fire

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Harriet Line is Deputy Political Editor of the Daily Mail

Chch physicist's examination turns NZ X-ray history on its head

05 Nov 2025

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Curiosity about an object mounted on his wall at work has led a medical physicist to uncover evidence challenging New Zealand's x-ray history. 

Otago survey finds healthcare failing long covid patients

05 Nov 2025

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Long Covid patients report being gaslit about their illness, and feel increasingly let down by the health system. 

Govt de-links ETS from Paris

05 Nov 2025

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The carbon price has fallen since the government announced it would de-link the Emissions Trading Scheme from its Paris climate pledges.

Science:

04 Nov 2025

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Science correspondent Allan Blackman takes this Guy Fawkes opportunity to talk about the chemistry behind fireworks? What makes them go bang and where...

Curious and contested Kiwi placenames

04 Nov 2025

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A new book unpacks how 850 of our placenames came about. 

Around the motu: Ian Allen

04 Nov 2025

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Ian discusses a disappointing social housing announcement and more. 

Book review: Whenua: Maori Purakau of Aotearoa

04 Nov 2025

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Lucy Black reviews Whenua: Maori Purakau of Aotearoa by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

New research highlights how much YouTube kids are watching

04 Nov 2025

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Nearly three quarters of 2 to 14-year-old children are watching large amounts of YouTube content every day, often with minimal parental oversight. New...

'Writing my truth is like climbing another summit'

04 Nov 2025

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Kim Logan is a climber and mountaineer who has summited some of the tallest and most difficult peaks in the world including Mt Everest and K2.

Australia: Spy threat, streamers to pay, inflation warning

04 Nov 2025

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Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about what's happening across the ditch. 

The biggest contributor to landfills - soil

04 Nov 2025

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70% of material that ends up in landfills comes from construction and demolition and most of that is soil.

Countries with poor human rights records

04 Nov 2025

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Half a billion dollars of investments, from KiwiSaver and other funds out of New Zealand, are going into Government bonds of countries with poor human...

Up to 30 fireworks fires already: FENZ

04 Nov 2025

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FENZ says there have been as many as 30 fireworks-caused fires throughout the country since sales began on Sunday. Incidents include a house fire over...

More concerts for Eden Park?

04 Nov 2025

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Eden Park could be home to up to 20 more concerts, on top of the 12 it is already allowed, under new proposals.

Sports correspondent Glen Larmer

03 Nov 2025

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The All Blacks win their rugby test against Ireland in Chicago, but not without injuries to Scott and Jordie Barrett.

Ellie Smith on her play inspired by time spent in care homes

03 Nov 2025

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Kiwi actress and writer Ellie Smith has been based in London for decades, but she's home for a project that's close to her heart. 

Business Commentator Victoria Young

03 Nov 2025

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There are signs of green shoots in the economy with several company AGMs showing positive sentiment. The FMA pings accountants, lawyers for misuse of ...

Around the motu: Jonathon McKenzie, editor of the Waikato Times

03 Nov 2025

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Jonathan brings the latest news from Hamilton. 

Book review: Amity by Nathan Harris

03 Nov 2025

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Kim Pittar of Muirs Bookshop reviews Amity by Nathan Harris, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

New Zealand's first marine reserve celebrates 50 years

03 Nov 2025

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Goat Island marine reserve, north of Auckland, turns 50 this year. 

USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben

03 Nov 2025

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The USDA stopped payouts on Saturday from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. 

Measles made me blind: woman urges people to vaccinate

03 Nov 2025

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A woman who lost her sight after contracting measles as a child is urging people to take the virus seriously. 

An AI scribe being rolled out in EDs to save time

03 Nov 2025

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The government plans to roll out an artificial intelligence transcribing tool to emergency departments across the country.

Former cabinet minister condemns veterans' agency

03 Nov 2025

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Former National Cabinet Minister Hekia Parata has condemned Veterans' Affairs for its treatment of her late husband, Ta Wira Gardiner. 

Urban issues with Bill McKay

02 Nov 2025

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What's the deal with purchasing off the plans? Bill discusses how homebuyers can protect themselves when buying a house that hasn't been built yet. Bi...

Samoan chef dines out on top international food award

02 Nov 2025

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Just two years ago, Henry Onesemo and his wife Debby were about to open their doors on their new venture serving Samoan cuisine

Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir

02 Nov 2025

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Dale Husband and Liam Hehir discuss the latest politics. 

Around the motu: RNZ's Keiller MacDuff in Christchurch

02 Nov 2025

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Keiller discusses early warning systems and the damage left after the recent turbulent weather.

Book review: Clown Town by Mick Herron

02 Nov 2025

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Ralph McAllister reviews Clown Town by Mick Herron, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

When will Dame Noeline get her team back?

02 Nov 2025

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Dame Noeline Taura is once again the coach of the Silver Ferns - but her team is heading off on a tour of the northern hemisphere without her. 

Animal sights, and senses explained

02 Nov 2025

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How does an octopus change its colours, while colour blind? And why do birds have such radiant plumages?

Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher

02 Nov 2025

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Sebastian Usher with the latest on the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

Potential Pharmac trim to list of medicines awaiting funding

02 Nov 2025

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There are over 120 drugs currently being considered, a number of them are listed multiple times for different treatments. 

Chain of responsibility laws not protecting truck drivers

02 Nov 2025

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Truck drivers are being stuck with offences and penalties for breaches that they are not responsible for.

The week that was

30 Oct 2025

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Our comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks with a few laughs including the divorced Turkish couple who've agreed on "child support" payments for thei...

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

30 Oct 2025

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Grant Smithies brings a selection of music he's been listening to. 

Around the motu: Robin Martin in Taranaki

30 Oct 2025

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Robin has the latest on the Mt Messenger by-pass project, issues with the Awakino Gorge continue and local garden festivals kick off.

Book review: Outliers by Michael Jackson

30 Oct 2025

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Airini Beautrais reviews Outliers by Michael Jackson, published by Ugly Hill Press.

Solve for Tomorrow winners tackle race-tracking and mountain bike safety

30 Oct 2025

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The nation-wide science and innovation competition Solve for Tomorrow has just announced its winners for 2025.

Why Sally Millington's doing 52 new things each year

30 Oct 2025

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If you find it hard to break your routine, but secretly harbour a desire to try something new - boy does Sally Millington have a story for you. 

Asia correspondent Ed White

30 Oct 2025

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US President Donald Trump came away from his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping calling it a "great success" and rating it 12 out of 10.

The youth court is leading the way for neurodiverse people

30 Oct 2025

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People with neurological challenges such as autism, fetal alcohol syndrome, ADHD or brain injuries are disadvantaged in court. 

Plunket urges whanau to vaccinate as measles cases climb

30 Oct 2025

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With only about 80 percent of New Zealanders immunised against measles, Plunket is urging households with babies to make sure they are vaccinated.

Asbestos fears after fire shut Palmerston North schools

30 Oct 2025

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A number of schools in Palmerston North, plus several early childhood centres, have decided to shut today over asbestos fears following a large fire. ...

Screentime: Boots, Frankenstein, The Hack

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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