Nine To Noon
5,303 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 2 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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Book review - The Last of Her Kind by Sigrid Nunez
October 20, 2019 21:38 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBJenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews The Last of Her Kind by Sigrid Nunez, published by Little, Brown Book Group.
Adaptive rock climber Craig deMartino
October 20, 2019 21:09 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBCraig deMartino was a professional rock climber who nearly lost his life in an accident 17 years ago, when he was dropped 30 metres from a rock ledge - breaking almost every bone in his body. 18 months later, he decided to amputate his right leg below the knee in order to be able to return to climbing. Craig has notched up a number of records - including becoming the first amputee ascent of Yosemite's El Capitan in under 24 hours. But his focus now is very much on inspiring others with p...
US troops relocated from northern Syria, protests in Lebanon
October 20, 2019 20:53 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBMiddle East correspondent, Sebastian Usher joins Kathryn to look at the situation in northern Syria, where US troops are being pulled out and redeployed to Iraq. Is it a sign of the loss of US influence in the region, or a brilliant strategy as Donald Trump has described it? He'll also talk about the protests in Lebanon and a move by the UAE to abolish the hyper-restrictive migrant worker system.
TikTok: how proactive it is re children's safety?
October 20, 2019 20:44 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBCyber safety experts are warning the world's most popular iPhone app TikTok compromises children's safety and privacy, raising concerns about predatory behaviour, bullying and exposure to age-inappropriate content. TikTok is taking hold here - it's New Zealand's 11th most downloaded app - and has more than 500 million active users world wide. Courts in Indonesia and India have moved to ban it, and a fine has been imposed by a US court for illegally collecting personal information of chil...
Calls for change to laws on gene editing
October 20, 2019 20:09 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBShould our 16-year-old laws governing biotechnology be overhauled to loosen regulations around gene editing and genetic modification? The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, which tightly controls the use of GE and GM organisms, has not been substantially updated since the 2001 Royal Commission on Genetic Modification. The Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor Dr Juliet Gerrard says our current law is not fit for purpose. She's backed by the Royal Society, which has just issued ...
The week that was
October 17, 2019 22:49 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBTe Radar and James Elliott take a wry look at the week, including the Vatican's new "click to pray" E-Rosary.
Book review - The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa
October 17, 2019 21:39 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBMelanie O'Loughlin of Unity Books reviews The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa. This book is published by Harvill Secker.
Decades photographing NZ native trees
October 17, 2019 21:10 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBRob Lucas has traveled to some of the country's most remote and inaccessible areas, photographing the country's native flora. More than 3200 of his images feature in New Zealand's Native Trees, written primarily with the botanist John Dawson, who died in March. The nearly 700 page hard-back was first published in 2011 and has just been updated and reissued with hundreds of new images taken by Rob in the intervening years. Rob Lucas trained as a horticulturalist at Wellington's botanic ga...
Security threat on Cook Strait ferry
October 17, 2019 21:06 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBRNZ reporter Meriana Johnsen reports from the Wellington Interislander ferry terminal where the Kaitaki has been returned to port after a security threat.
Mediaworks to sell NZ TV operation
October 17, 2019 20:44 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBMediaWorks has announced it intends to sell its TV operation, including TV3. Earlier this week, it announced it was cancelling or heavily scaling back some of Three's biggest shows. MediaWorks chairman Jack Matthews says in a statement this morning that MediaWorks is committed to continuing to grow its business in New Zealand but the free-to-air television market is exteremely difficult. Kathryn talks with Colin Peacock from RNZ's Mediawatch.
Organic entrepreneur Gary Hirshberg
October 17, 2019 20:27 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBGary Hirshberg's business Stonyfield Farm began in the United States in 1983 with seven cows in a field. It's now the world's largest organic dairy company, with more than $600 million in annual sales and owned by the French multi-national Lactalis. Last year, Gary Hirshberg and his wife Margaret bought 69 hectares near Motueka, where they've set up an organic training farm and where they spend part of each year. Gary Hirshberg is in Auckland to run a training and leadership programme fo...
Temporary ceasefire agreed in Northern Syria
October 17, 2019 20:09 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe US Vice President says he has a deal with Turkey's President for a temporary ceasefire in Northern Syria. Turkish troops entered Syria last week in an offensive against the Kurdish-led "Syrian Democratic Forces", which Turkey has long maintained is an offshoot of the militant Kurdistan Workers' party. The assault was triggered by the US decision to withdraw its troops from Kurdish-held areas. Mike Pence is in Ankara for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and made the announcem...
Joker, Zombieland: Double Tap and Halloween shows
October 16, 2019 22:49 - 9 minutes - 9.21 MBFilm and TV reviewer Sarah McMullan looks at Joaquin Phoenix's Joker, Zombieland: Double Tap, starring Woody Harrelson, and some shows to put you in the Halloween mood - including some for the kids.
Helping children get up and go
October 16, 2019 22:27 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBEducation consultant and parenting coach Joseph Driessen talks about children who lack motivation and drive - what's behind this, and how can parents help them regain direction?
'Edge computing', algos in the govt sector and Netflix results
October 16, 2019 22:07 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBTechnology commentator Peter Griffin looks at how "edge computing" will help speed up some real-time applications, the government looking to get the public involved on a proposed algorithm charter for public agencies and how did Netflix do in its third quarter results?
Book review - Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley
October 16, 2019 21:39 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBHannah August reviews Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley, which is published by Penguin Books New Zealand. "A beautifully observed study of the shifting tides in long friendships between married couples. Hadley interrogates the range of possible responses to a tragic event in incisive, resonant prose that makes this book very difficult to put down."
The battle to publish Dr Zhivago
October 16, 2019 21:10 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBMany people are familiar with Dr Zhivago - the epic love story set during the Russian Revolution. What they might not know is the story of how the novel, written by Boris Pasternak, finally came to be published in Italy in 1957. The authorities in the Soviet Union didn't want the novel published, fearing it was critical of the Revolution and therefore anti-Soviet. It was smuggled into Milan, published in the West and and then smuggled back into the Soviet Union by the CIA in the hope of ...
Brexit crunch talks appear to yield no deal
October 16, 2019 20:51 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MBUK correspondent Matt Dathan has the latest on the efforts to secure a Brexit deal, as government sources say it looks unlikely.
Kiwisaver savvy? Just being in it doesn't mean you're sorted.
October 16, 2019 20:29 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Commission for Financial Capability is underscoring the need for pensioners to stretch their money through retirement, to avoid blowing their savings early on. That's why in one of its proposed changes to the retirement savings scheme, it suggests drip feeding portions of your Kiwisaver, through the years ahead. The comments come amid a three-year review and public discussion about retirement policy. Also up for debate is whether people who can't afford a home in a major city, should...
Govt prepares for returning jihadis with new law
October 16, 2019 20:08 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThe government is preparing for the potential return of foreign fighters from Syria with a proposed new counter-terrorism law. It would give a High Court judge powers to place restrictions, known as control orders, on people who are deemed a terror threat on returning from overseas.
Employment law case: Morgan vs Tranzit Coachlines
October 15, 2019 22:49 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBLaw commentator Charles McGuinness joins Kathryn to talk about fixed term employment agreements and a case called Morgan vs Tranzit Coachlines. Charles McGuinness is an employment lawyer in Wellington.
The only way is up - green walls: Mel Robinson
October 15, 2019 22:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBLandscape architect Mel Robinson is interested in the aesthetic, health and environmental benefits of vertical green walls. At five storeys high, Mel recently designed New Zealand's tallest outdoor green walls for the St Mark's luxury apartment complex in Remuera, for which she has been awarded several awards, including a Homestar Innovation Point. Mel and her green wall designs are featuring in the Auckland Garden DesignFest next month.
A retrospective - and prospective - of Randy Newman
October 15, 2019 22:08 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBMusic commentator Graeme Downes has booked his tickets for a night with Randy Newman when he's here in February. With six decades of back catalogue, Graeme picks five short songs that illustrate some of his best work.
NZ Book review - Scented by Laurence Fearnley
October 15, 2019 21:38 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBLouise O'Brien from quarterly review periodical New Zealand Books Pukapuka Aotearoa, reviews Scented by Laurence Fearnley. This book is published by Penguin Random House.
'Calm your collywobbles!' History Hustle's Joe Gillard
October 15, 2019 21:07 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBJoe Gillard has put together a handy guide of old timey linguistic gems that once gave colourful expression to the English language. Words like honeyfuggle (to flatter someone), ninnyhammer (fool) and collywobbles (nervous anxiety). His book is called 'The Little Book of Lost Words' and it's providing delight to history buffs and word lovers alike. Joe Gillard is also the founder of 'History Hustle' a digital publication for history fans which boasts over 320,000 loyal social media follo...
Growing bio-materials for eye surgery
October 15, 2019 20:35 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBCorneal transplant is a tricky business, but for many people it can be a life changing operation. However, cornea transplants are limited by donor numbers. Demand for corneal transplant organs far outstrips supply and for people needing this surgery there can be a very long wait on the list. Dr Laura Domigan from Auckland University is trying to do something about that. She's a biomedical engineer and is working closely with ophthalmic surgeons to learn everything she can about the eye s...
Gang growth. More 'Underbelly' than "Once Were Warriors'
October 15, 2019 20:08 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBGangs are growing at their highest rate since the 1970s. What's behind the hike across New Zealand, especially in the provinces? Detective Sergeant Ray Sunkel is presenting on the shocking statistics to the Police Association's annual conference later today, he joins Kathryn, along with gang expert Jarrod Gilbert.
Spark and Sky draw sport battle lines and shake up to the mag market?
October 14, 2019 22:45 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBMedia commentator Gavin Ellis joins Kathryn for a look at how Sky and Spark Sport have drawn their big guns in the fight for rights, but could viewers be the real casualties? The new head of Bauer Australasia signals some bold moves are ahead for the magazine market, Emeritus Professor Jim Flynn on the issue of hate and the Taranaki Daily News gets a bouquet for its front page treatment of a rising city gang issue.
Ben King - Boxfish: bringing underwater into clear view
October 14, 2019 22:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBBoxfish www.boxfish.nz co-founder Ben King came to his deep sea remotely controlled aqua robot idea after a career in medical technology when he realised how much is unknown in the ocean. An extra pair of eyes underwater, which can see clearly down to 1,000m, these remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) have been put to use in remote locations such as the tropics, and in Antarctica to research underwater mammals. They're also handy for inspecting submerged infrastructure like hydrodams and br...
AirNZ's new boss, Auckland's smart city ranking
October 14, 2019 22:05 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBBusiness commentator Rod Oram takes a close look at Greg Foran, the former Walmart exec who's about to take the reins at Air New Zealand. He'll also look at Auckland's 6th ranking on a list of 102 Smart Cities and how New Zealand has dropped down the rankings in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report.
Book Review - Girl by Edna O'Brien
October 14, 2019 21:40 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBBook Review - Girl by Edna O'Brien
Hate crime victim and the power of forgiveness
October 14, 2019 21:05 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBRais Bhuiyan was the victim of a hate crime, ten days after the 9/11 attacked. The Bangladeshi-American muslim who was working behind the counter in a convenience store in Texas when he was shot in the face at point-blank range by white supremacist, Mark Stroman. 10 years after his recovery, he astounded many by forgiving his attacker and attempting unsuccessfully to prevent his execution. Rais Bhuiyan then founded World Without Hate https://worldwithouthate.org/,- an organisation promot...
Trump's Syria backlash, impeachment hearings and Biles' brilliance
October 14, 2019 20:50 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBWashington bureau chief of The Guardian David Smith joins Kathryn to discuss the backlash Donald Trump is facing from his Republican allies over his decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria. He'll also cover Trump's former Russia adviser Fiona Hill's appearance before congressional committees investigating Trump's conduct with his Ukrainian counterpart and Simone Biles has become the most decorated gymnast in world champs history.
NZ crime-busting software cracking global crimes
October 14, 2019 20:40 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBUsed by the FBI among others, STRmix™ is helping to crack many crimes that were previously thought to be too complex to solve using DNA evidence. The sophisticated forensic software has been used successfully in numerous U.S. court cases, including 28 successful admissibility hearings. Internationally, STRmix™ has been used to interpret DNA evidence in more than 100,000 cases since 2012. ESR scientists, John Buckleton and Jo-anne Bright together with Duncan Taylor from Forensic Science S...
Megan Woods on the government's electricity reforms
October 14, 2019 20:20 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe government says consumers will benefit from changes to the electricity market in the wake of its response to the Electricity Price Review. 20 of the Review's recommendations are set to be implemented, including the controversial change to scrap the low fixed daily charge. How quickly will what's proposed "level the electricity playing field" for consumers and make a real impact on the price we all pay for power? Kathryn is joined by Energy Minister Megan Woods.
Wild weather - NZTA: driving conditions may be hazardous
October 14, 2019 20:05 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MBNZTA director of regional relationships Ross I'Anson updates Kathryn Ryan on the storm which has closed roads, caused floods, and brought down trees and power lines overnight in the Auckland, Northland, Waikato and the Western Bay of Plenty regions.
How can we ensure our new houses are good quality?
October 13, 2019 22:49 - 9 minutes - 9 MBAs our cities become ever more dense, how can we make sure what we're building is of good quality? Architect Bill McKay talks to Kathryn about a few crucial things that must happen when the RMA changes. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.
The Kiwi patisserie master making it big in London
October 13, 2019 22:34 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBHeather Kaniuk left New Zealand at 19 and has worked in some of the world's top restaurants, including at Gordon Ramsay's flagship London restaurant Maze.
Book review - Cold Fear by Mads Peder Nordbo
October 13, 2019 21:40 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBJohn King reviews Cold Fear by Mads Peder Nordbo, published by Text Publishing.
Learning to love learning
October 13, 2019 21:09 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBCan the three C's of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration be taught? Is it possible to teach students how to have an appetite for learning? Kathryn speaks with renowned neuroscientist, educator and author, Dr Jared Cooney Horvath.
Crunch week for Brexit and Scottish independence hopes revived
October 13, 2019 20:53 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBEuropean correspondent, Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the critical week looming for Boris Johnson as he tries to get a Brexit deal done before an EU summit on Thursday and Friday.
School principals' warning over "confusing" donation scheme
October 13, 2019 20:41 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBSchool principals say there is confusion and uncertainty around the government's donations scheme, which may lead to some trips and activities not going ahead. Schools have a month to sign up to the scheme, where they'll receive 150 dollars per student in return for not asking parents for any donations for core curricular activities.
What's the impact of scrapping power users' fixed low charge?
October 13, 2019 20:17 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOne of the recommendations of this year's Electricity Price Review was to phase out the fixed daily charge for low users, which the government has agreed with.
NZ Rugby buys stake in Sky
October 13, 2019 20:09 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBNew Zealand Rugby is to take a 5 percent stake in Sky as it unveils a new broadcast deal. In the latest twist in broadcasting rights news, Sky says it has secured the rights to broadcast SANZAAR rugby matches until 2025.
The week that was - who is Queen Shazza?
October 10, 2019 22:48 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBOur comedians Michele A'Court and Melanie Bracewell are amused by a royal code name.
RWC in turmoil
October 10, 2019 22:31 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBTyphoon turmoil at the Rugby World Cup and Spark secures cricket rights from Sky.
Book review - The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman
October 10, 2019 21:40 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBJessie Bray Sharpin reviews The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman. Published by Simon & Schuster.
Pasifika practice. It's a family affair
October 10, 2019 21:09 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBDoctors Alvin, Allen, and Adrienne Mitikulena talk about what it's like working together at their general practice, Wellington's Kilbirnie Medical Centre. Their parents who are also trained medics, retired from the medical centre earlier this year, but continue to inspire them. The Mitikulena family left their Niuean home in 1989 for New Zealand in search of better opportunities, particularly to further the family's education. In their most recent act of togetherness the GP trio have hel...
Could vertical evacuation structures help in a tsunami?
October 10, 2019 20:42 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBVertical structures that people could use to get themselves out of the way of a tsunami are being considered for use in Hawke's Bay. As more research is done into the potential risk from the Hikurangi subduction zone, several communities in and around Napier have been identified as likely to struggle to reach higher ground in the event of a tsunami. One option being investigated are vertical evacuation structures.The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is currently working on...
Spark's ballsie business manoeuvrings
October 10, 2019 20:29 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBSpark's won the rights to broadcast domestic cricket for the next 6 years, scoring another run in the battle to become the home of New Zealand sport. Some Spark Sport customers who are already unhappy with its Rugby World Cup coverage have come out against the move. Grant Davies, an Investment Adviser with Hamilton Hindin Greene, discusses Spark's business strategy and whether it will it pay off.