Nine To Noon
Episodes
Terrorist's path of radicalisation revealed in new book
07 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new book out today says warning signs were missed ahead of the terror attacks in Christchurch on March 15th 2019.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps series in England, Super Rugby, the All Whites in the United States, and Kiwi polevaulter Imogen Ayris has also had quite the week.
Friday funnies
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elisabeth Easther and Te Radar with a lighter take on some of the week's news.
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett co owner of the Southland App
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsty discusses a celebration of the role of the floatplane in Fiordland, a new "sausage" bait proving effective against stoats, and more.
Book review: Nuremberg Women by Natalie Livingstone
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Greville of Unity Books Wellington reviews Nuremberg Women by Natalie Livingstone, published by Hachette.
Anastasia Berg on AI's potential to destroy the way we think
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A threat to cognitive competence is how Anastasia Berg describes the impact Artificial Intelligence poses to her students at the University of Califor...
Pacific editor Koroi Hawkins
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins with the latest news from the Pacific including the new Solomon Islands prime minister has made a clear pivot towards...
The men who jumped ship to build lives in NZ in 1945-1970
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria University PhD researcher Dean Broughton is the son of one of the thousands of men from overseas who jumped ship to stay in New Zealand - he...
World nuclear head on case for small-scale atomic energy
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the growing interest in smaller nuclear reactors around the world, how should New Zealand weigh the developing technology?
Screentime: Tuner, Cape Fear, Dear England
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to discuss new film Tuner (cinemas), which is a crime thriller about a piano tuner whose skills also le...
Parenting: Who rules the roost in your household?
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You may be familiar with these scenarios: You make your child honey toast, because that's what they asked for but now they want peanut butter toast. Y...
Will $450m for health system's cyber needs be enough?
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tech commentator Tony Grasso breaks down what was detailed in the Budget for overhauling and securing the public health sector's digital infrastructur...
Around the motu: Che Baker the editor of the Southland Times
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Che has the latest on job and development projects slated for Southland, code of conduct issues for two Gore councillors, interest still strong on cag...
US House votes to restrict Trump's war powers
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Republican party-led House of Representatives has voted to restrict Donald Trump's ability to continue the war against Iran without congressional ...
Numberless credit cards on the horizon
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mastercard says it is planning on introducing numberless cards as a pushback against scams. The company says scammers were able to use stolen credit c...
Award-winning author Philippa Werry's new YA novel
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philippa Werry writes fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays for children and young adults. She's won awards - including the Young Adult Fiction Award...
Book review: A Flame in the Dark by Maria Gill
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Libby Kirkby-McLeod reviews A Flame in the Dark by Maria Gill, published by One Tree House.
A new exhibition celebrates tikumu - the large mountain daisy
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In what's believed to be a first, a new exhibition underway in Nelson is dedicated entirely to the mountain daisy Tikumu.
Solar subsidy better value than winter payment - researcher
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An energy hardship researcher at Otago University is suggesting repurposing the winter energy payment and putting that money towards solar subsidies f...
Calls for only liquor store in Otara Town Centre to be closed
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There have been calls for the only liquor store in Otara's Town Centre to be shut down. It comes as Auckland's Local Alcohol Policy temporary freeze o...
Loyalty programmes - are they really worth the effort?
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two of the biggest customer loyalty programmes are undergoing changes. Bodo Lang is a professor of Marketing Analytics at Massey University and joins...
Sharron Martin's new novel - Cygnet River
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish-born New Zealand-based author Sharron Martin's latest novel, Cygnet River, is set amid the Troubles in Ireland and shines a light on the experi...
Around the motu: James Pocock Gisborne Herald Editor
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James has more on the Budget funding to secure the Waioweka Gorge, Gisborne's elderly and solo parents fear higher costs under social housing reforms,...
Book review: Te Kaikaukau: The Swimmer - I te Ao o te Reo
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Heritage reviews Te Kaikaukau: The Swimmer - I te Ao o te Reo by Witi Ihimaera Smiler published by Auckland University Press.
Veteran Brad Poulter's powerful memoir on serving while gay
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Poulter's new memoir Built for This, traces the journey from a small-town upbringing through deployments to Afghanistan and the Gulf of Oman, ...
Australia: One Nation rising, second-hand subs and more
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at the opinion poll that suggests Pauline Hanson's far-right One Nation party is now the most popular po...
Mobile defibrillators instead of public AEDs?
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study has found mobile health workers with defibrillators would be more effective saving people having a cardiac arrest, than having the devi...
Oranga Tamariki - Amanda Malu, taking on the tasks
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It has taken four years, but the government has committed $77 million to make sure recommendations to tackle child abuse are put into practice, after ...
Sports-chat with Glen Larmer
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The All Whites are facing midfield injury setbacks with Ryan Thomas and Joe Bell ruled out of their upcoming warm-up matches. Across other sports, the...
Popular Kiwi who's released her own romantasy novel
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Andersen knows what romantasy readers want - because for years she's been one herself.
Business commentator Nicholas Pointon
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A merger of two major second tier banks is proposed, and Nicholas also discusses the ongoing struggles going on at telco operator Spark. He also cover...
Around the motu: Simon Wilson based in Auckland.
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simon discusses the on going battle involving former All Black Ali Williams and billionaire Anna Mowbray who want to use a helicopter from their back ...
Book review: This is where we say goodbye
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Rogers reviews This is where we say goodbye by Howard McKenzie Murray published by Fremantle Press.
Francesca Albanese: Driven by a strong sense of justice
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Francesca Albanese is the United Nations special rapporteur on Palestinian territories - a role that has seen her both revered and criticised. ...
USA correspondent David Smith
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a hunger strike at a New Jersey ICE facility and new legal setbacks for President Trump over a controversial $1.8 billion fund, and partisan t...
The Polish photographer who found refuge in New Zealand
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 2004 a cache of negatives by photographer Boleslaw Augustis were discovered, and they revealed life in a city in the far east of Poland that had un...
Nautical navigation processes undergoing significant overhaul
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest upgrade of nautical charts in decades is underway with boaties able to move away from paper.
Community call out for patrol volunteers
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Community patrols - known as the as 'eyes and ears' for Police - are calling for volunteers, with vacancies open around the country.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Ackerman on All Whites defender Tim Payne becoming a global superstar, the final weekend of Super Rugby Pacific before the playoffs, the Black Cap...
Friday funnies
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks with some lighter news from the week.
Around the motu: Mike Tweed of the Whanganui Chronicle
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike discusses Meridians plans to build a big wind and solar energy park between Waitotara and Waiinu Beach, the only cargo ship using Whanganui Port ...
Book review: John of John by Douglas Stuart
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore in Auckland reviews John of John by Douglas Stuart, published by Picador.
Moss&Freud explores an unlikely friendship
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The directors join Kathryn to discuss the inspiration for the film and the involvement of Kate Moss herself.
Asia correspondent Ed White
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ed White with the latest news from across Asia.
The Pope calls for the "disarming" of AI
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pope Leo has this week warned against the dangers of AI calling for the disarming of artificial intelligence.He denounced the 'culture of power' aroun...
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Budget 2026
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis took a gamble with her budget yesterday. Touted as a responsible financial move with no sugar hits, Budget 2026 foc...
Screentime: French Film Festival, A Private Life, Rivals s2
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Film and TV reviewer James Croot chooses his pick of options from this year's French Film Festival. He'll also preview A Private Life - a French film ...
How to help kids adjust changes to the education system
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a raft of changes to the education systems recently - an overhaul of NCEA, new English and Maths curriculum with other subjects also in t...
Tech: Vulnerable businesses, consumer law, AI and banking
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tech commentator Alex Sims joins Nine to Noon to talk about the risks for businesses in the era of AI - citing an Australian example of a candle busin...
Around the motu: David Hill with North Canterbury News
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David discusses how amalgamation plans are unfolding in North Canterbury, a funding boost for a new road, astrotourism in Kaikoura and the compulsory ...
Landfall 251: Autumn 2026 edited by Lynley Edmeades
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Freeman reviews Landfall 251: Autumn 2026 edited by Lynley Edmeades, published by Otago University Press.
Disaster recovery expert earns PhD at 64
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jitendra Bothara's research focused on challenges he believes are overlooked in modern engineering.
UK: Makerfield by-election, Blair's Labour critique and more
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UK correspondent Rob Watson looks at the Makerfield by-election which could return Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to Parliament for a Labour le...
Celebrating design in the capital
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Four of Wellington's most significant fashion labels are banding together for a three-day programme at City Gallery Wellington - the first public open...
Rural women NZ: what's needed for mental health
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The President of Rural Woman on the burden of mental health for those in isolated communities.
Latest from the Middle East on US-Iran ceasefire
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US-Iran ceasefire is continuing to hold for now, meanwhile, Israel has continued with air strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Science: Smoothie rethink, radioactive bananas, glittering gold
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Nine to Noon to look at why scientists suggest a rethink of your banana and blueberry combo in your smoothi...
Auckland arborist on tree care for wild weather
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite recent major weather events uprooting trees and snapping large branches an Auckland arborist is making the case for tree owners to not make ha...
Around the motu: Tess Brunton, RNZ's reporter in Dunedin
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tess discusses the 22 percent rate hike possibly facing Waitaki, local progress with council amalgamations, Tuhura Otago Museum reaching the finals of...
Book review: The Ruiners by Ellena Savage
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elisabeth Easther reviews The Ruiners by Ellena Savage, published by Simon & Schuster Australia.
Award winning Charitable Trust on land use on the East Coast
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation at a grand scale is how the judges in this year's Beef and Lamb awards described the work being done by the Tairawhiti Whenua Charitable Tr...
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Middleton is a Canberra-based political correspondent
Northland scientist wins career award at 2026 Science Awards
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last Christmas morning scientist Dr Georgia Grant woke up in a tent on the edge of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, 700km from Scott Base, to drill thro...
Numbers of public EV chargers lagging in New Zealand
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Electric vehicle charging is now a critical national infrastructure, and the Government is nowhere near reaching its goal of 10,000 public chargers by...
Sir Anand Satyanand on what's needed for Rotary's survival
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Service clubs used to be a community mainstay, but many branches in Rotary have been struggling for survival. The former Governor General and long tim...
Sports correspondent Marc Hinton
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland FC crowned A-League champions, but will their success rub off on the All Whites' at the FIFA World Cup next month? The Warriors will have the...
Dealing with complexities of divorce and legal pros
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest figures from 2024, an average 20 couples a day legally end their marriage in New Zealand. But when divorce or separation is on the cards...
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After successfully launching a takeover of Turners Automotive Group following a snubbed phone call, businessman Grant Baker and his executive team are...
Around the motu: Chris Hyde, Hawkes Bay Today editor
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris discusses the businesses fearing for their survival after revaluations led to big commercial rates hikes, the restaurant turning off the lights ...
Book review: Ain't Nobody's Fool by Martha Ackmann
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Quentin Johnson reviews Ain't Nobody's Fool by Martha Ackmann, published by Macmillan.
Kiwi queer crime-comedy-drama Bust Up hits screens this week
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Morgana O'Reilly and Roimata Fox are set to star in a new crime-comedy called Bust Up. The pair star as Deb and Mihi - both cops who are former partne...
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Congressional Republicans have shown minor resistance to Trump by stripping ballroom funding from an immigration bill.
Last year's funding boost for learning support falls short
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of Thursday's Budget, the Aotearoa Educators' Collective is releasing a report showing how things stand a year on.
Saving wool auctions in Hawke's Bay
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Napier has been home to "open cry" wool auctions for 150 or so years, but last month it looked like the tradition was coming to an end in Hawke's Bay....
Co-parenting arrangements fall through cracks - researcher
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A leading researcher says New Zealand's official data systems fail to track the realities of co-parenting and shared care arrangements.
Co-parenting arrangements fall through cracks - researcher
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Often unseen because they are not counted in the Census, these shared care arrangements are happening in one-in-five households, according to Motu Res...
Urban issues with Liz Moncrieff
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liz does a deep-dive into regional spatial planning, which is a new mandated requirement in the Planning Bill.
Raglan creamery brings back the milk crate
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning Raglan creamery's journey away from traditional dairy farming.
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth, Tim and Susie discuss recent events in politics including the pre-Budget announcements.
Around the motu: David Williams, South Island reporter
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David discusses Akaroa's struggles with sewer overflows, the uncertain future of Pegasus Town north of Christchurch, Lyttleton Port avoids prosecution...
Book review: Fruit Fly by Josh Silver
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore in Auckland reviews Fruit Fly by Josh Silver, published by Penguin Random House.
Paper Husbands: Musicians reforming their band 30 years on
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new debut novel is at its heart a story about male relationships and how men connect with each other through shared endeavours.
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Sparrow is RNZ's correspondent based in Berlin.
Whanganui climber has her eyes set on 2028 paralympics
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A Whanganui climber has her sights set on the 2028 paralympics, but she has several hurdles to get there.
Battery move in Otago to reduce demand on grid
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Otago lines company Aurora Energy is letting households with batteries make savings when the grid is tight.
Midwives want better contract system to prevent burnout
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Community midwives are calling for an overhaul of the way they are contracted to work.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Ackerman on a busy weekend of sport ahead - netball, Super Rugby, A-league final, and the Warriors.
Friday funnies with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Australians look to turn wine into bio-fuel, toilet paper clogging Dunedin's motorway, and the new trend in healthy eating - it's biblical.
Around the motu: Jonathan McKenzie Editor of the Waikato Times
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A controversial waste-to-energy plant at Te Awamutu, the successful Raglan international surf competition, disputes at South Waikato District council...
Book review: Nonesuch by Francis Spufford
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jack McConnell of Unity Books Auckland reviews Nonesuch by Francis Spufford.
The app helping teachers help kids in sport
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An app that helps teachers and coaches make sports more inclusive has been awarded a grant to help it expand, develop new features, all while remainin...
Darren Groth on the power of sports – State of Origin
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie Canadian Darren Groth's memoir Marooned is a family and sporting love story, celebrating the State of Origin rugby league competition.
Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australian and New Zealand police announce Colombian base to combat Pacific drug surge, PNG's submarine volcano, and Fijian Prime Minister Rabuka puts...
Ten-day country music bonanza in Gore
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand's Tussock Country music festival will run over 10 days. It will start with the country music honours tonight - awards for the artists wit...
Air NZ boss on the airline's course through the fuel crisis
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar on a turbulent moment to be at the controls of the national carrier.
Diabetes drugs labelled barrier to Māori and Pasifika
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A diabetes organisation is worried about the possible impact of a Pharmac proposal to remove ethnicity as a criteria for several type two diabetes dru...
Screentime: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Finding Emily, Obsession
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Augustine is an Auckland-based film-maker, writer and critic
Parenting: sharing the mental load
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For the parent doing too much how can they step away, and do less? And for the parent not doing enough how can they get up to speed and be better part...
Technology with Peter Griffin
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Google's push to gain an edge in the AI race, Meta starts laying off 8,000 workers as it seeks to become an AI-first company, and Peter's wrap on the ...
Around the motu: Robin Martin, RNZ's reporter in Taranaki
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pukekura Park celebrates its 150th birthday, the early traces of New Plymouth's history being uncovered during development, Te Atiawa opens housing de...