Nine To Noon

It is moving into a nearby space to create a larger children's area, and more room for classics, science fiction and art and design books.

Between 2016 and 2021, Christchurch lost 14.5 per cent of its urban tree canopy and most of the lost trees were on residential land.

Cyber hacks involving personal information have hit the headlines this year, however unauthorised employee browsing is a growing problem.

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about thriller series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed , Carmen Curlers and Hinemihi - House with the Golden Eyes

Jenny Brown on the alternatives to helicopter parenting.

Tech correspondent Peter Griffin on why Netflix might be keen  to buy Kiwi social platform Letterboxd, Australia's plans over water and data centres and Apple is suing OpenAI over  alleged  intellectual property theft .

Council amalgamations, decisions over Santa's arrival and rain and potholes south of Ashburton.

Lynn Freeman reviews A Tale of Two Publishing Houses by Linda Martin.

A new mini series streaming on TVNZ+, Please Don't Break Anything: The First Night, which blends supernatural murder-mystery vibes.

UK correspondent Harry Taylor looks at Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs as he gets ready to vacate the top job.

With the election just months away, Screen Producers NZ or SPADA , has released its Election 2026 Blueprint, setting out a roadmap for the future of New Zealand's screen industry.

There are significant regional differences in house prices, while housing affordability has improved and overall values remain high relative to incomes.

Companies run by social media influencer and self-described property coach Ashley Dean Binnie were placed into liquidation recently, owing more than $2 million.

Employment law expert Charles McGuinness joins Kathryn to discuss two recent high-profile employment cases, and looks at the reasons why an employee can be removed from workplace, the legal framework for suspensions and what employers have to consider not just before going down that route, but what happens after. Charles McGuinness is an employment lawyer based in Wellington

Melbourne beekeepers Mary Trumble and Henry Fried left their careers behind to get into the beekeeping game.

Amy discusses the continuing lack of an opening date for the Central Rail Link, new screens to protect bus drivers, proposal for fast track twin tower sky scrapers given intial approval and the on-going issues at Auckland's Heart of the City business association.

Susanna Andrew of Unity Books Wellington reviews Slow Burn: Women and Photography by Lissa Mitchell, published by Te Papa Press.

The band rose to prominence as part of the Californian Palm Desert Scene - sometimes described as desert or stoner rock.

That is a question that Auckland University musicologist Dr Patrick Savage has been working to answer.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins looks ahead to an announcement today by the Government on its AI plans.

Over the next three years, the Integrated Data Infrastructure will see current systems replaced with faster and more reliable versions with data updated more often, with tools supporting faster and more complex analysis.

The world's most powerful particle accelerator began circulating its first beams in 2008 and in 2012 hosted the discovery of the Higgs boson particle.

The Digital Equity Coalition Aotearoa and Te Hapori Matihiko - a Māori technology initiative - say the Electoral Commission earlier this year shifted its preference to email or text people election information.

The latest from the Football World Cup as the final four teams are set to meet this week, as FIFA considers expanding the format to 64 teams. Glen reviews the All Blacks performance on the weekend, as well was the winners from Wimbeldon.

With all the winter weather, getting out in the garden has probably been low down the list of things to do. But maybe it is?

Hawke's Bay businesses are bracing for the fallout from what could be one of the country's biggest company collapses in recent years.

The latest from the Hawke's Bay, including more flooding in Wairoa, IKEA buying forestry land and becoming the largest forestry owner in the district, and a 60-year-old trawler has been sunk for a Napier diving site.

Gail Pittaway reviews Lines of Conscience by Christopher J Minchin, published by Christopher J Minchin.

Nine to Noon spoke to Sam just before Christmas last year about his latest achievement at the time, his screen legend award.

Anna Pavlova is being performed by the Royal New Zealand Ballet as part of a global celebration with over 30 dance companies staging it.

Washington faces intense political turbulence, while domestic controversies mount as New York Times journalists are subpoenaed.

The data shows a total of 4.2 million tonnes of was handled in 2025, down from close to 4.4 million tonnes the year before.

As more Kiwi households are encouraged to go electric, there's concerns about the numbers of electricians available to wire everyone in.

The privately owned healthcare company, Tamaki Health, has developed its own new role of health care technician at its GP practices.

A keen sportsman and lover of all things outdoors - William Pike's life was changed after he was critically injured during the 2007 eruption of Mount Ruapehu. William and a friend had climbed the maunga on September 25, and on descent decided to spend the night in the Dome Shelter. That evening, Mount Ruapehu erupted. Rocks, water, and mud crashed violently into their hut. His friend James Christie ran down the mountain, in the dark, to seek help. And members of the Ruapehu Alpine Rescue Organisation came to his aid. The rescue, and is recovery, sparked the genesis of what is now known as the William Pike Challenge, which aims to build resilience in young people, and encourage them to enjoy the great outdoors.

Hunt for Good is a New Zealand not-for-profit that works with farmers facing challenges due to high numbers of wild deer on their land.

Brigitte, Dale and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the visit from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Tess updates on recent severe weather in the region and the latest with Waitaki's "painful" rates rise.

David Hill reviews Dogs of the World by Craig Turner-Bullock, published by Furtography in association with Sherlock & Co. Publishing.

The New York Times-best selling author is known for her fantasy trilogy, Gifted Clans, set in current day Los Angeles.

Deadly wildfires add to misery of Europe's record heatwaves and the EU goes after Facebook and Instagram's "addictive" features.

Residents of Waikato surfing mecca Raglan are concerned a lack of buses is making life tough for both residents and tourists.

This condition, known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, can cause debilitating emotional, cognitive and physical symptoms.

From next April, donation tax credits will be capped at $100,000 per year.

Love films and want to make the most of this year's New Zealand International Film Festival? Unsure of where to start? No problem, film and TV reviewer Tom Augustine has got you. He breaks down his favourites of this year's NZIFF offerings. Tom is an Auckland-based screen writer, filmmaker and critic.

Communication is a key part of a baby and toddler's childhood growth. So it's understandable speech delays or difficulties can be concerning. But there are a number of myths surrounding speech and language, so when should we be worried? And how much of an impact are screens and phones having? To unravel all of that, Speech and language therapist Christian Wright.

Tech commentator Tony Grasso details the 'Fortibleed' operation that used botnets for an attack against internet-facing FortiGate firewalls, compromising 86,000 devices across 194 countries. He also detail a cloud token supply chain cascade, where market intelligence platform Klue was targeted and many big security companies hit. Security researchers have found big vulnerabilities in industrial HVAC systems - meaning hackers could remotely shut down cooling or power grids inside commercial data centres. And the NZ National Cyber Security Centre confirmed a breach that impacted Canvas Learning, impacting NZ universities and high schools. Cybersecurity expert Tony Grasso is Chief Information Security officer at COGENT. He worked at GCHQ in the UK and is a former Intelligence Officer in New Zealand.

Kaitlyn talks to Kathryn about the sudden closure of a well known local restaurant, Somerset Cottage, after the death of its co-founder, the battle for event space at Mount Maunganui's Coronation Park, the scrapping of an on-demand bus service in Tauranga, despite early success and the couple that's won for their cheese curds at the NZ Cheese Awards.

Renata Hopkins of Scorpio Books in Christchurch reviews Country People by Daniel Mason, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

Journalist Angus Gillies has spent years speaking to New Zealanders deported from Australia for his book, 501s: The Reluctant Returnees.

UK correspondent Natasha Clark on  Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's decision to quit his  seat and stand again, a conditional pardon granted for the last woman executed in UK and Prince Harry loses case against Daily Mail.

Auckland Te Whatu Stardome is hosting Matariki Mauri Tau - a chance to meditate under the stars.

New research has found older drivers don't lose their skills, but are struggling to adapt to changing layouts and road conditions.

The Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate for the first time in three years.

Science commentator Dr Jen Martin joins Kathryn with some fascinating studies: the first into expressiveness of peoples' faces, and one that's proved cats really are uncooperative!

Every two years a very special flight leaves the Chatham Islands and arrives in Christchurch It's full of women who need their biennial mammogram - as there's no local mammography clinic..

Jonathan talks to Kathryn about a new pre-fab support ward for Waikato Hospital ED, and a councillor is under-fire after going ahead with footpath repairs to save money without proper sign off.

Stella Chrysostomou of VOLUME Books in Nelson reviews Transcription by Ben Lerner, published by Granta Books.

The Junior Indoor Cricket nationals are underway in Wellington this week. The tournament has showcased the growth of the sport among young women, with 11 girls teams participating. Robbie Kerr is the director of the tournament.

Reached only once before, New Zealand's Pole of Inaccessibility is the most remote point across the entire country. So of course, there are those of us who want to get there. Benjamin Kellett did it in 5 hours. How? He flew.

Instead of backing shiny new projects, The Boring Fund is raising money for - as the name suggests - the "boring bits" like rent, power, accounting and administration costs that are often the hardest to cover.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton details PM Albanese's two-day trip through the Pacific, signing a new security pact in Fiji just as China undertook a ballistic missile test in the region.

RNZ journalist Keiller MacDuff and MetService meteorologist John Law with the latest on severe weather across the country.

Friday will see a whirlwind visit by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following April's signing of the FTA India and New Zealand. Trade Minister Todd McClay joins Kathryn.

Lara Hayes was a yacht chef in Europe, before turning to making award-winning dressings, soups and broths. She's using her experience working with mediterranean foods to build the products which are heavily infused by olive oil and bone broths. The company - A Bit Dressy - was launched upon Lara's return to New Zealand after six years cheffing on boats in Europe.

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman with the latest All Blacks news and all the drama from the FIFA World Cup.

Letting your dog or cat choose for themselves can be good, but how do you do that?

The latest, including the FMA which is set to introduce leverage caps on retail derivatives trading to align with international standards.

Kelly discusses the latest including the two housing projects opened in Rotorua after both almost went bust.

The Health Minister has been criticised for not reappointing the chair of the Medical Council, Dr Rachelle Love, and the deputy chair, Simon Watt.

Harry Broad reviews The Bookshop Detectives #3: Murder and Mojitos by Gareth & Louise Ward, published by Penguin Random House NZ.

A new documentary screening in this month's Doc Edge Festival follows the live of Christian monks and nuns living in a mountaintop monastery in war-ravaged Syria

President Trump kicked off the Fourth of July weekend with a winding speech followed by a record-breaking fireworks show.

The Brian Dougan Youth Programme has been running since 2021 and more than 20 trips have been run.

Rabobank has asked a range of industry leaders for their take on what the food and agri sector could look like in the future.

A tax accountant says IRD is being relentless in its pursuit of taxes from profits made trading digital currencies.

Using land wisely from Maori land to flood prone areas. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.

A Tauranga gin distillery that uses whey as the fundamental ingredient in its flagship product has won global acclaim.

Kathryn, Neale and Tracey discuss the latest goings on in the world of local politics.

The latest news from Wellington including questions over the boss of new water authority Tiaki Wai.

It's been a wild start to the week in Otago, where widespread flooding and snowfall overnight have sparked evacuations and road closures.

Kathryn speaks to the real "Guy Stanton" about going undercover and creating a false identity.

Poland says warnings of Russian attack on NATO state serious, 10 years since Brexit, ructions at the Vatican and verdict expected in appeal by far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

Kim Pittar of Muirs Bookshop in Gisborne reviews White River Crossing by Ian McGuire, published by Simon & Schuster.

After being rescued and adopted by a biosecurity dog trainer, Noah is now one of the top sniffer dogs at Christchurch airport.

Local government's delays in fixing their leaky pipes, or damaged roads are costing ratepayers even more in the long run.

Following her own 15 year battle with anorexia, Dr Meg Vardy is behind a new charity providing a peer support service.

The return of the Alexandra's abandoned half-empty milk bottles, Swiss yodellers and clever animals.

All Blacks first team of the year has been picked, the start of the new Nations Cup format, fears for the domestic netball competition next year, and the Football World Cup continues.

Palmerston North loses last entrologist, the regional loan to build a massive rail and freight yard, the latest in the school bus saga,  the Kaimanawa wild horse muster and knitting a thousand teddies.

Susanna Andrew of Unity Books Wellington reviews Stakes by Noelle McCarthy

A deep dive into the world economy of money laundering - and what author, Oliver Bullough, declares is the failed pursuit by Government officials and regulators.

Papua Rebels say they shot dead US pilot and burned plane, Australia and Vanuatu sign new development and security pact, official results confirmed for New Caledonia's provincial elections.

The need for emergency supplies for animals in the event of flood, quake or fire.

Ruapehu District's Mayor, Weston Kirton, has warned about reduced services for his region if the Government rates caps are introduced.

A land management expert at Canterbury University says proposals to prioritise economic development under the Conservation Amendment Bill are inconsistent with historic land purchases.

Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the latest installment of the Minions/Despicable Me franchise, where the loveable yellow creatures try to succeed in 'Old Hollywood' in the 1920s. Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (HBO Max) stars Larry David taking an improvised and comedic approach to American history. And James shares his picks from the DocEdge festival. James Croot is a TV Guide and The Press film and television reviewer

What were you thinking!?" - the exclamation many parents, caregivers or teachers can make, when trying to decipher what and why kids do what they do.

Tech commentator Alex Sims looks at increasing complaints about Google's search results - can you really find what you're looking for or is it more of an advertising delivery vehicle? And how trustworthy are the AI summaries that now appear at the top? Alex details examples of where AI has got professionals into trouble, for not verifying the information they've used in the job. Alex Sims is a Professor in the Department of Commercial Law at the University of Auckland Business School and an expert on blockchain technology, copyright law and consumer law.