Nine To Noon
5,303 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 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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Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton
April 18, 2024 22:50 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe Minister of Transport Simeon Brown is in Ashburton today to open the 18 million dollar Fairfield Freight Hub. This is expected to increase the the amount of local freight carried by rail from 6,000 containers to 20,000 containers a year. Jonathan has the latest on the controversy to install median barriers on State Highway One between Ashburton and Rakaia. And the tough economic times are taking a toll on some local hospitality businesses. Local Democracy Reporter - Mid Canterbury Jo...
Book review The Apprentice Witnesser by Bren MacDibble
April 18, 2024 22:35 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBRoger Christensen of Unity Books Auckland reviews The Apprentice Witnesser by Bren MacDibble, published by Allen and Unwin.
Foraging safely for edible wild food
April 18, 2024 22:05 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBPeter Langlands says his passion for foraging food has turned him into an "accidental botanist". The Christchurch bird-watcher and conservationist presents a guide to over 250 edible plants and funghi in his new book Foraging New Zealand.
Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins
April 18, 2024 21:50 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBSecurity is beefing up across the Solomon Islands as electoral counting continues. People are urged to remain peaceful under the increased police presence. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins is there, and joins Kathryn to explain why the election is being closely watched by some of the world's biggest powers.
Full immersion pre school for neurodiverse and disabled
April 18, 2024 21:30 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBTe Puna Reo o Manga Tangaroa in Kaikohe has been set up to prioritise children living with disabilities. The school was created by local couple Claraand Manga Aperahama-Kopa to provide quality education to tamariki of all capabilities. Clara talks to Kathryn about her young son who inspired the whanau to fund-raise and build the pre school
Auckland University hostel students to withhold rent over spiraling costs
April 18, 2024 21:15 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBSome students at halls run by the University of Auckland will refuse to pay their fees from next month in protest at what they say are unjustifiable price hikes.
Boeing whistleblower claims company 'putting out defective planes'
April 18, 2024 21:05 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBA Boeing engineer has given compelling testimony detailing his concerns about how Boeing aircraft are being put together.
Screentime: Civil War, One Question, The Royal Hotel, Eileen
April 17, 2024 23:45 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBFilm and TV correspondent James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Civil War (cinema), which follows a group of journalists through an America at war with itself, in a race to reach the White House. One Question (Sky Open) is a new season of a popular game show with Claudia Winkleman, The Royal Hotel (online rental from April 24) stars Julia Garner as one of two backpackers stuck in a small outback town in Australia and Eileen (online rental from April 24) stars Kiwi Thomasin McKenzie and...
How mums can support their daughters' healthy body image
April 17, 2024 23:30 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBNegative body image is a lifelong issue for many women which social media only serves to fuel. Yet the habits and self-talk of mothers can also have a profound effect on young girls becoming overly critical of their bodies. Psychologists Janet Boseovski and Ashleigh Gallagher offer advice on what to do and what not to do in their new book Beyond Body Positive: A Mother's Evidence-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image.
Tech: Where does software fit in the right to repair movement?
April 17, 2024 23:10 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBTechnology commentator Alex Sims joins Kathryn to discuss the issue of the right to repair, which also covers the right to use and maintain goods. As more of what we use comes to rely on software to operate, where are consumers left when things don't work as they should - or stop working completely? She'll look at the example of Tesla requiring owners to use Tesla hitches or be unable to tow, and printers that now require a monthly subscription to work. The Greens have just had a private...
Around the motu : Robin Martin in Taranaki
April 17, 2024 22:45 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBLong term plan consultation is underway and includes $9m for upgrades to the zoo, which the New Plymouth District Council says are required to meet regulation and modern zoo standards. Robin details the rogue billboards appearing locally about road repairs. Trans-Tasman Resources has withdrawn from the Environmental Protection Authority process to get consents for its proposed seabed mining project off the coast of Taranaki. And the release of 40 kiwi into Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki - the f...
Book review: Amma by Saraid de Silva
April 17, 2024 22:35 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBCarole Beu of the Women's Bookshop reviews Amma by Saraid de Silva published by Hachette.
A quest to demystify creatures of the deep sea
April 17, 2024 22:10 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBDr Thom Linley has always been fascinated with fish, how they behave, their ecology and their different ocean habitats. He is a curator of fishes at Te Papa, and also co-hosts the Deep-Sea Podcast, where he speaks to scientists about their marine discoveries. Dr Linley was among the first teams to capture video of the world's deepest fish, including those living in the Kermadec Trench, just north of New Zealand. Various shows have featured his work, including Blue Planet II and Shark Wee...
UK: Anti-smoking law, Rwanda bill, Liz Truss book
April 17, 2024 21:50 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBUK correspondent Dan Bloom looks at the anti-smoking legislation - similar to what was proposed and then dumped in New Zealand - that's creating huge divisions within the Conservative Party. He'll look at progress on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan for illegal migrants and what's in Prime-Minister-for-49-days Liz Truss' new memoir. Dan Bloom is deputy editor of Politico London Playbook.
ERO 'out of date' on how teachers can manage classroom
April 17, 2024 21:32 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBA recent report by the Education Review Office painted a grim picture of student behaviour - saying violent and disruptive behaviour in schools has reached critical levels. Half the teachers surveyed said the problem has become worse in the past two years, and half say they are spending nearly an hour a day dealing with bad behaviour. The Education Review Office says the trend is harming children's learning, and schools need to take a nationally consistent approach to addressing it. The ...
Building industry braces for shake-up on permitted materials
April 17, 2024 21:10 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThe government's recently announced plans to reform the building materials sector, has the potential to be a massive shake-up to the industry. Before a product can be used on site, builders must demonstrate it meets the standards laid out in the NZ Building Code. Under the newly proposed system, they may soon be able to rely instead on certifications from trusted overseas jurisdictions. The aim is to increase product choice and decrease the costs of construction. Former Naylor Love chief...
Science: Roman wine taste, trees solve solar storm puzzle
April 16, 2024 23:45 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBScience commentator Dr Allan Blackman joins Kathryn with three new studies.
Dunedin history brought to life in a novel centred around Larnach's Castle
April 16, 2024 23:35 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBDunedin's history is front and centre of a new book by Karen McMillan.
Music with Dave Wilson: Jukebox Musicals
April 16, 2024 23:10 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBMusic commentator Dave Wilson joins Kathryn from New York, where he's been hitting Broadway.
Around the motu: Tess Brunton in Dunedin
April 16, 2024 22:45 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBNorth Otago gold mine OceanaGold has unveiled a fully electric excavator and the race is on to secure a water supply for the Otago town of Lawrence.
Book review: A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci
April 16, 2024 22:40 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBSally Wenley reviews A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci published by Pan Macmillan
Splinters: More than a divorce memoir
April 16, 2024 22:10 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAuthor Leslie Jamison has been compared to some of the American greats, Joan Didion and Susan Sontag. A novelist and essayist, Jamison's writing style blends journalism and memoir.
Australia: Bruce Lehmann verdict, Bondi Junction stabbing fallout
April 16, 2024 21:45 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBAustralia correspondent Chris Niesche on a rare win for the media in a high-profile defamation case, the fallout of the Bondi stabbings, and why the Woolworths CEO has been threatened with jail time.
Mangawhai is growing but teens have no local high school
April 16, 2024 21:35 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBEducationalist Jill Corkin is leading a community intiative aiming to get a secondary school built in Mangawhai, one of Northland's fastest growing areas.
Draft code of conduct for lobbyists 'watered down, meaningless'
April 16, 2024 21:10 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBTransparency International says a draft code of conduct for lobbyists has been so watered down from the initial version, it is meaningless.
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
April 15, 2024 23:45 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSports correspondent Joe Porter
The myth and might of the extinct Haast's Eagle
April 15, 2024 23:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Haast's Eagle or Te Hokioi bird is the largest eagle every known to have existed. Over the centuries its existence was questioned, was it real, or was it just legend? Scientists have pored over what was known about the bulky bird and debated whether it was able to fly. In his new book, Hard by the Cloud House, Peter Walker examines the legend of Te Hokioi and its part in the avian history of Aotearoa.
Business commentator Dileepa Fonseka
April 15, 2024 23:05 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBDileepa looks at figures showing the number of highly skilled migrants is falling, despite a bump in immigration. And a new BusinessDesk series, JobWatch 2024, looks at layoffs in both the private and public sectors. Finally, a new report launches today, looking at food and fibre exports and what might lift their productivity. Dileepa Fonseka is a Senior Correspondent with BusinessDesk.
Around the motu: Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
April 15, 2024 22:45 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBThe Whakatane District Council has received over 1000 submissions to its long-term plan, more than it has ever had from any other consultation process. And the Kawerau District Council has been copping flak recently about plans to introduce fluoride its town water supply by the end of June
Book review: My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes
April 15, 2024 22:35 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBGina Rogers reviews My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes published by Penguin Random House
Nigel Ritson's quest to cultivate the perfect feijoa
April 15, 2024 22:10 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBNigel Ritson estimates he's eaten more than 50,000 feijoas in his quest to find the perfect one. His fascination with the fruit began in in the 1990's when be bought a tough piece of land in Takaka, with the dream of growing something. Feijoas were one of the few trees which could thrive there. But simply growing feijoas in hoards wasn't enough for Nigel. He wanted to cultivate fruit with the best shape, colour, resilience, and - most importantly - taste. He now runs a breeding program a...
Luminarium magic to light up Auckland's Aotea Square
April 15, 2024 22:05 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBIf you're looking to escape reality for a while - or possibly somewhere to entertain the kids these school holidays - a giant colourful labyrinth could be just the ticket. The ABORIALIS Luminarium is a giant inflatable sculpture you can walk through - with a kaleidoscope of colour and accompanying ethereal soundtrack. It was installed in Christchurch over the summer, now Aucklanders get a chance to experience it. They'll join some three million people across 40 countries have experienced...
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
April 15, 2024 21:45 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBThe first criminal trial of a former president begins on Monday in New York. Donald Trump is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records for his alleged role in a hush money scheme before the 2016 election. And Trump, who is again a presidential candidate, is continuing to cause confusion on his stance on abortion rights. Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.
Call for NZ to have minimum accessibility standards for news
April 15, 2024 21:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBAs the New Zealand news landscape undergoes a radical reshape, there are concerns that many Kiwis are already missing out. Unlike other countries there is no requirement for New Zealand websites, including those with a news focus, to meet any accessibility standards. Captioning and audio descriptions can make a huge difference to the hearing or visually impaired. Access Matters Aotearoa has been campaigning for a complete redrafting of the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill - one that...
Can fintechs become the 'maverick' disruptor to the big banks?
April 15, 2024 21:05 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBSome fintechs say they can be the "maverick" disruptor New Zealand's banking system is missing. These are digital services that offer more innovation when it comes to things like budgeting data, foreign exchange and transferring money. But the Commerce Commission says these fintechs are struggling to get a foothold here citing issues around data access, obtaining a business bank account and scaling difficulties. Revolut started in the UK in 2015 as a pre-paid card with no transaction fee...
The Brazilian Cafe: A taste of Brazil and award-winning coxinha in north Auckland
April 14, 2024 23:30 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBA cafe in a little corner of north Auckland is serving up a taste of Brazil from a rather unusual spot.
Political commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle
April 14, 2024 23:05 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is joining calls for de-escalation between Israel and Iran as the conflict escalates.
Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland
April 14, 2024 22:45 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe Hundertwasser Art Centre is running out money. RNZ Northland reporter Peter de Graaf based in Kerikeri.
Book review: Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan
April 14, 2024 22:35 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBMelanie O'Loughlin from Lamplight Books reviews Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan published by Faber.
Lesieli Oliver on her drive to help Māori and Pasifika students thrive in education
April 14, 2024 22:05 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBAmid the talk about the best ways to improve school attendance, Lesieli Oliver has been quietly getting on with the job.
The app helping orchardists manage individual trees
April 14, 2024 21:30 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBFruitminder is a software agri-business that allows orchardists to precisely manage each tree. Sebastian Chapman is founder and CEO.
Bill seeks to put more onus on insurers for information disclosure
April 14, 2024 21:05 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat to disclose to an insurer has long been a mire for consumers, but a new bill seeks to put more onus on insurers. Duncan Webb's Insurance Contracts member's bill was drawn from the ballot last month.
The week that was with Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther
April 11, 2024 23:45 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBComedians Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther bring some of the lighter moments of the week, including a worker at a German art gallery who was fired for sneaking in his own painting, and a plane being diverted by a dog poo.
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
April 11, 2024 23:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn a move proving controversial, athletics has become the first sport to offer prize money to Olympic champions, announcing that gold medallists in Paris will earn US$50,000.
Around the motu: Kelly Makiha
April 11, 2024 22:50 - 11 minutes - 11 MBKelly backgrounds the history of Harawene, a much loved late terrier cross that captivated locals and motorists for years, so much so that a statue of the stray dog was erected, causing outrage when it was stolen.
Book review: Last Best Chance by Brooke Dunnell
April 11, 2024 22:35 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBLaura Caygill reviews Last Best Chance by Brooke Dunnell published by Fremantle Press: "A light story of fertility struggles that itself struggles to fulfill its potential".
CL Miller on her debut antiques murder novel
April 11, 2024 22:05 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBCL Miller grew up in a world full of antiques. So it's perhaps unsurprising that it's the setting for her debut novel: 'The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder'. The mystery begins with the death of an antiques dealer in the English countryside and follows the attempt by his estranged protegee to track down his killer in the murkier side of the antiques world - one of dodgy deals and forgeries. Fans of antiques will love the detail in this book - many of the key pieces mentioned are real an...
Chatham Islands residents frustrated over unreliable cargo ship
April 11, 2024 21:25 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBResidents who live on the Chatham Islands are growing frustrated as they await a replacement for their unreliable cargo ship. The 38-year-old Southern Tiare is meant to visit twice a month, however it is prone to breakdowns and infrequently visits. Last year it was taken out for planned maintenance for close to four months. The Government has promised $30m for a replacement vessel, and work is underway to begin the design process of that. Tony Anderson runs one of the largest farms on th...
Alcohol harm: older drinkers more likely to end up in ED
April 11, 2024 21:05 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBBinge drinking, especially among older age groups, is increasing pressure on hospital emergency departments, with one ED seeing the percentage of alcohol-related presentations more than doubling over a decade. The study into alcohol-related ED admissions at Christchurch Hospital, released today, gives insight into who is presenting and how. By 2022, nearly a quarter were aged 54 or over. The research, published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, compared alcohol-related visits from 2013...
Screentime: Scoop, The Lost Boys of Dilworth, The Sympathizer
April 10, 2024 23:45 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBFilm and TV correspondent Tamar Munch reviews Scoop (Netflix), a film dramatisation of the infamous interview Prince Andrew did with the BBC's Newsnight programme in 2019 over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. She's also look at The Lost Boys of Dilworth (TVNZ), a docu-series on the abuse of boys at a central Auckland school. And The Sympathizer (Neon), is based on a book by Viet Thanh Nguyen about a plant embedded with the South Vietnam army who flees to the US and ends up as a spy f...