Nine To Noon
Episodes
Friday funnies: Te Radar and Elizabeth Easther
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
McDonald's chief executive's awkward taste test of new burger, Southland and Palmerston North the big spenders on love, and the British police officer...
Around the motu: Lee Scanlon, Westport News Chief Reporter
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lee chews through the financial issues facing the Buller District Council including Local Water Done Well and criticism from auditors over delayed ann...
Book review: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Greville of Unity Books Wellington reviews Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, published by Penguin Random House.
Wahi set to become New Zealand's most accessible beach
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Waihi Beach is about to become Aotearoa's most accessible beach with a new purpose-built high-needs accessible changing facility.
Communism's improbable rise in China
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Dikötter has trawled through thousands of files from the archives of the Chinese Communist Party to tell this story.
RNZ Pacific editor Koroi Hawkins
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vanuatu authorities confirm minor eruption at Ambae volcano and what the latest Middle East strikes mean for the Pacific.
Will Auckland's tallest residential tower ever be finished
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A date for the The Seascape Tower's completion is even more uncertain now its owner and developer Shundi Customs has gone into receivership.
Risk of supermarkets' use of algorithms
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A competition researcher says supermarket real time pricing, could potentially lead to collusion.
Journalist Barbara Dreaver's new memoir on three decades reporting from the Pacific
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The seventh narco sub in Pacific waters has been discovered this week as the wave of methamphetamine becomes the latest crisis challenging the region....
Screentime:
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Film and TV reviewer James Croot reviews Tenor - My Name is Pati, which is a new film about Samoa opera star Pene Pati. Young Sherlock (Prime Video) i...
Parenting: Helen Ellis
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to video call grandchildren living overseas? Or perhaps you email your grandparents who are abroad? In the modern world it's common for fa...
Tech: What is AI's role in the current conflict in Iran?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tech correspondent Marc Pesce breaks down the conflict between the Pentagon and Anthropic - the maker of AI bot Claude.
Around the motu: Bay of Plenty Times journalist Kaitlyn Morrell
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kaitlyn talks to Kathryn about plans for a 200 unit retirement village, a ban on diving at Bay Venue pools and Mount Brewing celebrates 30 years in bu...
The Wellingtonian walking to reduce the effects of Parkinson's disease
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When she was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's, Jennifer Andrewes took up walking as a way to fend off the condition.
Brendan Cullen on conquering the English Channel
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Swimming saved Brendan Cullen from the depths of depression, but it was the courage to walk into a hospital and ask for help that set his recovery in...
UK: MP's husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UK correspondent Dan Bloom reports on the arrest of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid's husband David Taylor, along with two other men, on suspicion of sp...
Siva Afi organisers fear fire dance festival could be extinguished
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Funding fears loom over Auckland's annual Siva Afi Festival - which celebrates the art of Samoan fire knife dancing.
People still in trouble with Buy Now Pay Later services
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A report has found new regulations haven't stopped people from getting into problems with Buy Now Pay Later services.
ADHD drugs shortages expect to continue in 2026
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shortages in some ADHD drugs are expected to last throughout 2026, with Pharmac saying supply remains unpredictable.
How to stick it out when economic times get rough
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's not the easiest time for some Kiwi businesses right now. So what should you do if you're struggling? And what support is available?
The importance of a nuclear test monitoring site in the Outback
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deep in the heart of Australia's Northern Territory is a small research station, surrounded by an array of seismometers and infrasound sensors. It's t...
Around the motu: Samantha Gee, RNZ's Nelson based reporter
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha discusses a study of Tasman river catchments aimed at protecting communities in extreme weather, the worries over the crew on the former Inte...
Book review: Seed by Elisabeth Easther
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia Morahan review Seed by Elisabeth Easther, published by Penguin Random house.
What's appropriate when scattering ashes?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to scattering ashes, funeral director Andrew Malcolm as seen almost everything. But what's legal and culturally appropriate?
Louise Milligan doesn't shy away from tough topics in her novel
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering from a violent crime, a stolen baby and a near drowning: Australian journalist Louise Milligan's new novel leaves very few tough topics unt...
Australia: Iran reaction, Carney incoming, Dutton slammed
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at Australia's decision to back the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and urging of Australians stuck in t...
How do airlines judge if it's safe to fly near a conflict zone?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When and how might air traffic resume from the big air hub in the Middle East?
How to make sure your beach is OK to swim at
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How does the public know what's safe and what's not, especially when the official advice comes with caveats related to weather?
The families accusing tech giants of social media harm
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi journalist Olivia Carville's investigations into the real world consequences of tech companies is the basis for the Bloomberg documentary called ...
Australians take early running in Super Rugby
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest sports news, including Australian sides taking the early running in Super Rugby with the Waratahs and Brumbies at the top of the table. ...
Garden to Table's recipe for success in schools
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The schems helps children understand where their food came from, what good nutrition looked like and empower them with skills for the future.
Business commentator Dileepa Fonseka
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dileepa Fonseka is a senior correspondent with BusinessDesk
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett in Southland
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett, co owner of the Southland App based in Te Anau, Southlandapp.nz
Book review: Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven, published by Macmillan.
New survey calling on people to help uncover freshwater sources
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Once found, the implications could be huge, especially for drought prone and water scarce areas.
Analiese Gregory: from top restaurants to wild Tasmania
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Her career highs include working at Le Meurice in Paris and at Quay in Sydney, plus Hobart restaurant Franklin, which earned her two Chef Hats.
Iran latest with US correspondent
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest from the White House on the US and Israel attacks on Iran. Danielle also talks about reactions from Congress on the legality of the war and...
The 3D skin cancer check that can be done in one second
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new tool that creates a "digital skin twin" to detect skin cancer is about to be available in New Zealand.
Youth support charity struggling as waiting list grows
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A charity working with at risk youth in the Hutt Valley says they are now seeing rangatahi from better off families also struggling to find work.
Record inmate numbers force rapid prison cell build
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Corrections is scrambling to build more prisoner accommodation as inmate numbers hit record highs, and continue to climb. With planned expansions at ...
Urban Issues with Bill McKay
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland's housing plans change, again. Bill looks at what it means for councils, zoning, and residents.
Growing strawberries near Wanaka? They said it couldn't be done
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Red Bridge Berries is located just outside of Wanaka, overlooking the Clutha River.
Political commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim, Neale and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including New Zealand's response to Israel attacks on Iran.
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simon chats to Kathryn about media speculation Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown might run for Prime Minister.
Book review: Kin by Tayari Jones
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Rogers reviews Kin by Tayari Jones, published by Penguin Random House.
Should third party vehicle insurance be compulsory?
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Supporters of compulsory third party vehicle insurance argue that would prevent innocent drivers from facing hefty repair bills they can't afford. How...
Trevor Worthy on a career of fossil finding
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Worthy is a world-leading paleozoologist who has identified new ancestors of the kakapo and takahe among fossil deposits in a Waitomo cave. ...
South America correspondent Daniel Schweimler
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump and the "possible" takeover of Cuba, the fallout from Mexico's killing of it's most wanted drug cartel leader, and the fatal crash in B...
Future of water services warning
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Warnings that the new water entities risks creating corporate-heavy bureaucracies that still fail to deliver.
Lawyers flag concerns with planned changes to Crimes Act
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Crimes Amendment Bill is currently before Select Committee.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead, but what next for Iran?
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Israel has resumed air strikes on Iran this morning as the United States confirms its first combat deaths during President Donald Trump's second term....
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
T20 at home, White Ferns v Zimbabwe, and abroad with the Black Caps World Cup semi-final. Portia Woodman-Wickliffe retires, again. The Super Rugby wee...
Friday funnies: Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A look at some of the funnier headlines of the past week - including a drunken passenger disrupting a murder mystery train ride in Napier, a mum whose...
Around the motu: Logan Savory - The Southland Tribune editor
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The future of Southland's outdoor stadium, Environment Southland has asked the Government to delay its local government reform, and Southland is prepa...
Book review: Shadow Thieves by Peter Burns
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Christensen of Unity Books Auckland reviews Shadow Thieves by Peter Burns, published by Farshore.
Faux-co: Alternative chocolate production on the rise
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Manufacturers are working to create chocolate alternatives that don't rely on cocoa amidst volatility in supply for the product.
Surviving an earthquake lead to seismic activity career
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Watching his father lead the rebuild of his hometown in Macedonia (now called the Republic of North Macedonia), after it was destroyed by an earthqua...
Asia correspondent Anna Fifield
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The latest from Asia, including the German chancellor's visit to Beijing ahead of a US diplomatic trip next month, low fertility rates in South Korea ...
Northland organisations turning old clothes into mattresses
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Old clothes that are unfit for resale are being collected from Northland charity shops to be turned into mattresses and insulation for families in nee...
Report details disadvantages faced by blind or low vision Kiwis
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New research out this morning has found significant disparities in life outcomes for those New Zealanders who are blind or visually impaired.
A buyers market but interest rates tipped to rise
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It is a buyers market but interest rates tipped to rise, Nick Tuffley joins Kathryn.
Screentime: Holy Days, Scrubs 2026, Reality Check: Inside ANTM
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Film and television reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about Holy Days, Scrubs, and Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.
11:25 How to help kids understand the internet and make it work for them
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Niraj Lal is a Melbourne-based researcher and writer whose new book is aimed at getting kids thinking about how they use the internet, who they int...
11:05 Tech: Rooftop satellite station angers residents, US workaround to EU blocked content
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Technology correspondent Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to explain why construction of a rooftop satellite station in central Auckland has upset nearby re...
Around the motu: Ian Allen in Marlborough
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ian discusses with Kathryn the lease extension at Port Marlborough for the Bluebridge ferry, a controversial cycle lane in Blenheim, a new innovation ...
Book review: Three of the best from 2025
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kiran Dass reviews three of her favourite books from last year.
Dance show using a robot to explore how tech shapes our agency
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As artificial intelligence continues to advance, it's been incorporated into a dance show that seeks to highlight how technology is shaping our agency...
Southland farmer on organising a gathering of rural women
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A gathering of rural women is taking place in Southland in just over a week's time.
UK: Mandelson 'flight risk', Chagos deal confusion, and more
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UK: Mandelson 'flight risk', Chagos deal confusion, and more.
Community sewing classes provide opportunity for learners
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nine years ago Heather Black - a self-taught sewer - started her first class for adults in Auckland.
School experience vital for teen wellbeing - longitudinal study
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New research from the country's largest longitudinal study of child wellbeing has found experience at school is critical to good mental health in youn...
Pressure mounts on Govt to cover Public Trust auditing fees
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Public Trust has so far fielded hundreds of complaints, and more than $300,000 worth of unpaid debts owing to it after changes were made to auditing f...
Science: Silk clams, construction carbon, Yangtze fishing ban
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Science commentator Laurie Winkless looks at how Korean researchers have taken waste from an abundant species of clams to recreate the silk produced f...
HealthPost's journey from Golden Bay kitchen to e-commerce
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The company turned to e-commerce, and Linley handed over the reins as CEO to her son Abel in 2009.
Music with Yadana Saw: Festival fever
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Music correspondent Yadana Saw plays three tunes to celebrate the festival season, including one from indy band Dads So So Modern who'll play the Newt...
Around the motu : RNZ's Jimmy Ellingham
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Manawatu school bus woes, Tongariro fire recovery, and the end of the old Opiki toll bridge.
Book review: My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elisabeth Easther reviews My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney, published by Macmillan.
Sita Walker - life's lessons can be learned at lunchtime
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It starts like any other lunch hour at Parks State High School - tired students stream out of classrooms, anxious for a break. Teachers gather in the ...
Australia: PM's residence evacuated overnight
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst joins Kathryn with the biggest stories out of Australia, including the evacuation of Prime Minister Anthony A...
Heat pump giant on NZ expansion
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The world's biggest heat pump and air conditioning manufacturers has expanded its presence in this country. Daikin has now moved into a new $30 millio...
Health services and increasing privatisation
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Auckland academic compares the privatisation here with the health system in the United States. Professor Jaime King says New Zealand is reaching ...
White Island guide recounts fatal eruption
24 Feb 2026
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Whakaari White Island guide Kelsey Waghorn details her remarkable journey in a new book - Surviving White Island and everything that came after.
Sports correspondent Sam Ackerman
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano quits after an embarrassing defeat, while the Winter Olympics comes to a close.
Pianist Daniel Verstappen helps Aotea Youth Symphony turn 40
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Verstappen is a Belgian pianist and composer known for blending classical music with a contemporary sound and sensibility. He's toured the worl...
Business commentator Victoria Young
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Xero looks to cut jobs, the latest on US President Donald Trump's tariffs, and Genesis' plans to raise $400m in capital.
Around the motu: Jared McCulloch in Queenstown
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1News reporter Jared McCulloch looks at a rise in Queenstown tourism numbers and has an update on alternative transport in the area, as well as Wanaka...
Book review: The Art of Colonisation by Paul Moon
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Ricketts reviews The Art of Colonisation by Paul Moon
The case for hiding your age on CVs
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The jobseekers who are hiding their ages on CVs
M Gessen on Putin, Trump and making sense of the world
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author M Gessen has written extensively about the Trump administration and the regime of Vladimir Putin and the impact of autocracy and totalitarian...
USA correspondent David Smith
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court dealt President Trump a major blow by ruling his unilateral global tariffs unconstitutional, though the president has already vowed ...
Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley's Frankenstein BAFTA win
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley is flying home with a BAFTA, following her win at the Awards yesterday for her work on Guillermo Del Toro's Frankens...
Concerns with 3G shutdown
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some devices - not just phones - but also things like medical, security alarms and vehicle trackers will cease working with the network.
People's select committee releases report into pay equity
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They found no evidence to support what they call the `demolition of the world's leading pay equity scheme'.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, an endangered land bird, and endangered seabird, and the science behind forest bathing. Kennedy discusses Department of Conservation's live kak...
The Hastings Meatball Festival is back for a second year.
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Much like last year, when a rollicking 15,000 meatballs were sold, punters can enjoy helpings provided by renowned restaurateurs and top local talent....
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the latest on Auckland's housing intensification plans.
Around the motu: Keiller MacDuff in Christchurch
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reserved court decision on Howard Temple's appeal of sentence expected to be delivered this week, concern over delays in opening Lake Forsyth during l...
Book review: Clawmarks Down the Jetty by Jill Harris
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Battson of The Next Chapter Bookshop in Wanaka on what she's been reading.
The post-war world where humans are on an equal footing with AI
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two Iranian-born brothers who now live in Palmerston North and the United States have written a novel about the future artificial intelligence.
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine marks 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and the Austrian climber convicted of manslaughter in a test case.