Nine To Noon
6,190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsFrom nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to Nine to Noon's expert commentators and reviewers and catch up with the latest lifestyle trends on this award-winning programme.
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The week that was Irene Pink and Elisabeth Easther
June 13, 2024 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIrene and Elisabeth wrap up the lighter moments of the week, including Hollywood's latest heartthrob: "hot rodent men". And, a British doctor who found a live goldfish in his garden.
Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland
June 13, 2024 22:45 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSome big projects are underway across the Far North, which Peter says are largely being driven by small communities. These include the revamping of Kaitaia town square and swimming pool. And there's also a lot of activity on the infrastructure front, including roading repairs. RNZ Northland reporter Peter de Graaf based in Kerikeri
Book review: Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
June 13, 2024 22:35 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBGina Rogers reviews Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe published by Hachette
If climate change is inevitable, how do we learn to live with it?
June 13, 2024 22:05 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBFor decades George Wilkenfeld was among those arguing for his country, Australia, to do more to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Making money from scrap metal
June 13, 2024 21:35 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBMore Aucklanders are turning to scrap metal yards to make ends meet.
Does New Zealand have a global responsibility to mine more locally?
June 13, 2024 21:25 - 19 minutes - 18 MBA geology professor says New Zealand has a global responsibility to mine some of its critical minerals.
Fallout over high rises on the horizon for Mount Maunganui
June 13, 2024 21:05 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThe outgoing Tauranga City Council Commissioners have signed off a plan which allows for the northern part of the Mount Maunganui to build higher, which could mean six storey buildings dotting the seaside settlement. An independent hearing panel recommended planning heights for the Mount downtown area should remain at 12 metres, or four storeys high, in accordance with Medium Density Residential Standards. This wasn't accepted by the council, so now a change to the city wide planning rul...
Fallout over high rises on the horizon for Mount Maunganui
June 13, 2024 21:05 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBA local property developer says although he could make money out of new rules, he's against this intensification prospect.
Screentime: Presumed Innocent, Under the Bridge
June 12, 2024 23:50 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBFilm and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about a remake of Harrison Ford movie Presumed Innocent, this time as a limited series on Apple TV+ starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a prosecutor accused of killing his lover. She'll also review Under the Bridge, which is based on a Canadian true crime story streaming on Disney+ and the 10th season of The Brokenwood Mysteries.
Parenting: navigating kids and devices
June 12, 2024 23:30 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBWhen Rob and Zareen Cope's four children began wanting phones and screens, the pair decided to dive into the research. They travelled overseas talking with experts and made a documentary. Today, the Cope's company - Our Kids Online - educates parents about the dangers of handheld devices and the internet-age, and how best to mitigate them. They spoke to around 500 parents in Wellington last night.
Tech: Ticketmaster hack update, Apple system aims to keep AI data safe in the cloud
June 12, 2024 23:05 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBCyber security expert Tony Grasso looks at the latest on the Ticketmaster data breach which has affected other customers of cloud storage provider Snowflake.
Book review: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
June 12, 2024 22:40 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBCarole Beu of the Women's Bookshop reviews The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley published by Hachette. Kathryn interviewed Kaliane last week on Nine to Noon.
Minnijean Brown-Trickey on her historic part in desegregation
June 12, 2024 22:05 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn September 1957 Minnijean Brown-Trickey was one of nine African American students who entered Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
UK: Reform UK polling just behind Tories, economic growth flat
June 12, 2024 21:50 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBUK correspondent Matthew Parris talks about the polling that puts the Reform UK party just one point behind the Conservatives.
Scientists return from visit to Tongan super volcano
June 12, 2024 21:35 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBGNS scientists have just returned from leading a voyage to a super volcano that erupted near Tonga in 2022.
Kiwi researchers find VR headsets help women in labour manage their pain
June 12, 2024 21:25 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBA New Zealand study out this morning has found virtual reality headsets can help ease pain and anxiety for women in labour.
RBNZ continuing work on cash trials for small towns
June 12, 2024 21:05 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe Reserve Bank is moving ahead with a trial getting retailers in eight small towns providing fee-free cash outs to customers.
An HR expert's tips on what to do if you're facing redundancy
June 11, 2024 23:45 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThere are many people around the country doing it tough right now, as unemployment continues to rise.
Rolling back the years to NZ's first parliament
June 11, 2024 23:20 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB170 years ago - Parliament first sat.
Around the motu : Libby Kirkby McLeod in Hamilton
June 11, 2024 22:45 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBPolice are offering an $80,000 reward for information on missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children.
Book review: The Piano Player of Budapest by Roxanne de Bastion
June 11, 2024 22:35 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBGail Pittaway reviews The Piano Player of Budapest by Roxanne de Bastion published by Hachette
Thomas Coyle: a lifetime in forensics and victim identification
June 11, 2024 22:05 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThomas Coyle was a teenager working the night shift as a baker when a tragedy outside changed the course of his career.
Australia: Govt money to Israel arms company, Opposition's climate confusion
June 11, 2024 21:45 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBAustralia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about pressure building on Anthony Albanese's government over a near-billion dollar contract to an Israeli arms company. There's confusion over where the Opposition stands on the country's climate change policies and Australia has drawn a line under a controversial ministerial direction affecting deportees with criminal convictions, something that came out of pressure from New Zealand. Bernard Keane is political editor for Crike...
Australia: Opposition's climate confusion
June 11, 2024 21:45 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBAustralia correspondent Bernard Keane talks about the confusion over the Opposition's stance on climate change.
Beekeepers continue to struggle with low profits, burden of pests
June 11, 2024 21:30 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBBeekeepers are struggling through a prolonged bust period for honey and say they can't afford many more costs.
Education Minister on "insulting" curriculum review
June 11, 2024 21:06 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Education Minister addresses teacher concerns over a new-look English curriculum they say has been drawn up in secret and is being foisted upon them without consultation.
Education Minister on 'insulting' curriculum review
June 11, 2024 21:06 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Education Minister addresses teacher concerns over a new-look English curriculum.
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
June 10, 2024 23:45 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBRNZ's sports reporter Joe Porter gives us the latest on the French Open.
Nicolla Hemi-Morehouse, AKA Miss Nicky Says, on connecting tamariki to Te Reo Māori
June 10, 2024 23:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBAustralia-based Nicolla Hemi-Morehouse is better known to thousands of young fans as Miss Nicky Says.
Business: Cloud chaos in govt ministries, Fonterra and the ETS
June 10, 2024 23:05 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBBusiness correspondent Dileepa Fonseka joins Kathryn to talk about two big IT blowouts within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Defence.
Business: Cloud chaos in govt ministries, Fonterra and the ETS
June 10, 2024 23:05 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBBusiness correspondent Dileepa Fonseka joins Kathryn to talk about two big IT blowouts within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Defence. He'll look at what's happened and what implications it could have for cyber security. And BusinessDesk has reported an emissions trading scheme announcement is due before Fieldays, likely keeping agriculture out of the ETS. What could that mean for Fonterra in particular? Dileepa Fonseka is a senior correspondent at BusinessDesk.
Book review: The Night Alphabet by Joelle Taylor
June 10, 2024 22:45 - 1 minute - 1.62 MBMandy Myles from Bookety Book Books reviews The Night Alphabet by Joelle Taylor published by Little Brown
Around the motu: Che Baker in Invercargill
June 10, 2024 22:45 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBThe biggest talk around town is the announcement that a contract has been signed to keep the aluminum smelter at Tiwai open for another 20 years.
Children's author Julia Lawrinson's shockingly real memoir
June 10, 2024 22:05 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAward-winning Australian author Julia Lawrinson has more than 15 books for children and young people to her name, but her latest work is deeply personal.
US: Netanyahu addresses Congress, 'double haters' key to election
June 10, 2024 21:45 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBUS correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben talks about the bipartisan invitation extended to Israel's president Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress in July.
NZ's smallest bird makes new sounds
June 10, 2024 21:35 - 10 minutes - 10 MBA new study shows the tiny titipounamu or rifleman has the ability to learn to make new sounds, just like parrots.
Former Pharmac chair hits out at government promises over cancer drugs
June 10, 2024 21:20 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBAs the government comes under increasing pressure for backtracking on an election promise to fund 13 cancer drugs.
Mayor suggests reverse mortgage to deal with rates and cost of living
June 10, 2024 21:05 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBCentral Otago mayor Tim Cadogan did not expect the pushback he got when he suggested pensioners reverse-mortgage their homes to help with the cost of living.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
June 09, 2024 23:45 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBKennedy is on a ship steaming towards the Kimberley Coast of Australia from Darwin. He joins Kathryn to talk about what is in store during the expedition, and to share some experiences from a couple of days in Perth, including seeing an Aboriginal dance performance at the Western Australian Museum.
Small-batch fermenting in Greta Valley
June 09, 2024 23:33 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBOlivia Johnson started her small-batch kimchi and sauerkraut business a year ago. But it was about 10 years ago where she first came across fermented foods while living out of tents on a vineyard in Vancouver.
Political commentators Dale Husband and Tim Hurdle
June 09, 2024 23:06 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDale and Tim look at reaction to the Budget, including concern promises to fund cancer drugs haven't been met. How are Te Pati Maori leaders handling allegations about the misuse of data?
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
June 09, 2024 22:48 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThe imminent closure of Queen Street's landmark department store, Smith & Caughey, Simon discusses the issues, which have led to this.
Book review: You Like It Darker by Stephen King
June 09, 2024 22:34 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBEmma Hislop reviews You Like It Darker by Stephen King published by Hachette.
New Zealand actress Lydia Peckham's Hollywood debut
June 09, 2024 22:10 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBNew Zealand actress Lydia Peckham has recently made her Hollywood debut, in the latest instalment of the Planet of the Apes franchise.
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
June 09, 2024 21:50 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBFrench President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election, following the performance of the far-right National Rally in the European elections.
NZ leads the world in asthma management
June 09, 2024 21:37 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBNew Zealand is leading the world in asthma management due to the nationwide uptake of a 2-in-1 inhaler regime.
Pharmacy targeted for pseudoephedrine
June 09, 2024 21:29 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBIt took just three days from pseudoephedrine to be back on his pharmacy's shelves for owner John Burt to be burgled. And the burglar was only interested in taking that product from his Unichem pharmacy in Motueka.
Should EV owners get smarter?
June 09, 2024 21:10 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBElectric vehicle charging poses a serious threat to the energy system if users charge at the wrong time, lines companies say.
The week that was with Donna Brookbanks and Michele A'Court
June 06, 2024 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBDonna and Michele look at the lighter moments of the week, including Briscoes' hunt for a new bed sheet tester, and an electric spoon on sale in Japan which makes food taste saltier. An Italian village with 46 residents has 30 candidates running for the mayoralty. And the Crown car once used by former Prime Minister Helen Clark is up for sale on TradeMe, with a $1 reserve.
Sports commentator Glen Larmer
June 06, 2024 23:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBNew Zealand begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Afghanistan tomorrow. And the tournament had its first big upset today, with the US beating Pakistan.