Nine To Noon
Episodes
Book review: Departure (s) by Julian Barnes
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Westaway reviews Departure (s) by Julian Barnes, published by Penguin Random House.
Filmmaker follows in mother's footsteps with debut feature
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caterpillar is a drama about three generations of a family of women living together: one struggling to hide her dementia, a tetchy teen with acting as...
UK: Local elections, hate crime up, two pubs a day close
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UK correspondent Steph Spyro details what's on the line for the Prime Minister in Thursday's local elections, antisemitic hate crimes are up with 140 ...
Nelson Gallery shop stops stocking the work of 40 local artists
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A number of Nelson artists are disappointed their wares have been removed from the Suter Art Gallery's shop.
Young people struggling with living costs and digital pressure
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new report from Youthline finds young people are facing a perfect storm of mental health distress, rising living costs and digital pressures. Youthl...
Science: Hindenburg's impact on hydrogen
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at how the Hindenburg disaster has haunted the development of hydrogen technology and why that might be cha...
Lauren Keenan's latest historical fiction work
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Keenan clearly paid little attention to advice she received to never set a novel in New Zealand. She's just published her fourth historical fic...
Unemployment down to 5.3 per cent
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest data out this morning, the unemployment rate fell slightly in the first quarter of the year. RNZ's economics correspondent Gyles Beckfo...
Around the motu: Alexa Cook in Hawke's Bay
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexa Cook joins Susie from the Hawke's Bay with the latest from the region.
Book review : Other People's Bodies by Megan Nicol Reed
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sonja de Friez reviews Other People's Bodies by Megan Nicol Reed, published by Allen & Unwin.
Biotech CEO on how the industry can survive distrust
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Big pharma is often a divisive industry, but almost everyone is interacting with the outputs of the biotechnology industry on an almost daily basis. ...
Australia: Rates up, Budget looms, antisemitism inquiry
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Susie to look at the new blow delivered to mortgage holders, with the OCR lifted for a third time in the...
Demystifying pregnancy cravings
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
University of Otago researchers are following a cohort of more than 80 pregnant women to uncover why intense food cravings and aversions are so common...
The Kiwi behind UneeQ: The company creating 'digital humans'
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the chatbot business booming and what are the ethical considerations?
Economist warning on pricing hikes
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A leading economist says businesses could exploit the war in the Middle East to raise prices.
Glen Larmer on sport
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Wellington Phoenix women line up a big second leg semi final against Brisbane Roar in Porirua this weekend, while Auckland FC's mens team goes on ...
From a prisoner of war to a Waikato farm
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1915, Tarn Harker left his farm in Surrey in England for the trenches and the devastation of the Western Front. He later became a pilot, was shot d...
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fletcher Building is continuing its aggressive restructuring by selling its wire mesh business at a loss and exploring the divestment of its residenti...
Around the motu: Piers Fuller in Wairarapa
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Piers discusses the importance of a new maintenance depot in Masterton in improving Wairarapa's train service, the possibility of local council amalga...
Book review: The Only Way Is Up by Jennifer Andrewes
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Broad reviews The Only Way Is Up:On Foot To Rome by Jennifer Andrewes, published by Parallel Lives.
Gut health, and number 2 myths
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gut health expert Dr Trisha Pasricha says many people are going number two wrong, and there's a substantial opportunity to improve lives by getting ri...
USA correspondent David Smith
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amid a backdrop of severe domestic economic strain and record-low approval ratings, President Trump announced plans to guide hundreds of ships trapped...
New Zealanders' love for wearable art endures
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
'Boycott the Bezos' has surfaced after Amazon's Jeff Bezos and his wife were confirmed as the main benefactors of the event.
Climate change and extreme heat increase risk of stroke
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The World Stroke Organisation last week released a warning that climate change, and the environmental factors exacerbated by it, increase the risk of ...
Survey reveals the dire state of dialysis services nationally
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New research has set out just how overstretched New Zealand diaysis service is. Data from the Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Regis...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Driver behaviour is the reason for a recent spate of deaths in crashes according to police
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
A voyage investigating our ocean plastic crisis sets sail from Auckland today.
Organised crime a driver for updating Maritime law
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Watson is a BBC political correspondent.
Couple donate over 400 artworks from private collection
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia Morahan reviews Python's Kiss by Louise Erdrich, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.