Nine To Noon
6,190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 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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Being Teine Samoa
May 25, 2020 23:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBWainuiomata's Dahlia Malaeulu is a teacher, an advocate for Samoa and Pasifika education and also an author. She has written series of children's books Mila's My Gagana and now a new e-book Teine Samoa, which provides an insight into New Zealand born Samoan girls navigating two cultures.
Book review - The Reed Warbler by Ian Wedde
May 25, 2020 22:40 - 5 minutes - 5 MBHarry Ricketts reviews The Reed Warbler by Ian Wedde, published by Victoria University Press.
Reimaginging Hillary Clinton's life
May 25, 2020 22:05 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBBest selling American author Curtis Sittenfeld's latest novel has a simple but fascinating premise: What if Hillary Clinton hadn't married Bill?
Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz: Lessons from the GFC
May 25, 2020 21:35 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBA Nobel Prize-winning economist says the disempowering reign of neoliberalism has exposed the US to the worst ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Visa holders denied entry to NZ
May 25, 2020 21:05 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThousands of New Zealand visa holders are being denied entry back in New Zealand. Of the 10,733 applications for an exception to the border closure have been made to Immigration New Zealand, only 1685 have been approved.
NZ Quinoa Co: from paddock to plate
May 24, 2020 23:30 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBQuinoa is a super nutritious edible seed which can be enjoyed in many recipes, from soups and salads to sushi. It's rich in protein, dietary fibre, amino acids and B vitamins. Kate Dunlop runs the NZ Quinoa Company, based near Hawera. She joins Kathryn Ryan with a recipe for quinoa porridge, and to talk about her family business, the idea for which was born at breakfast time.
Book review - The Motion of the Body Through Space
May 24, 2020 22:30 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBElisabeth Easther reviews The Motion of the Body Through Space by Lionel Shriver, published by HarperCollins.
Cambridge's cattle breeder and pie connoisseur
May 24, 2020 22:10 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBColin Brown walked away from a failing computer business to go farming. Starting a beef farm from scratch on the shores of Lake Karapiro, his small herd of pure Angus cows, are been selectively bred and have produced award winning steak. There's also a spin-off pie making business, Lake Farm Pies.
Middle East correspondent, Sebastian Usher - Netanyahu on trial
May 24, 2020 21:55 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBThe trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges has opened in Jerusalem, days after he began a new term in office. Mr Netanyahu is the first standing leader to face trial in the country's history. He denies accusations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Sebastian Usher is a BBC Middle East analyst, editor and reporter.
What is the plan for Auckland's economic recovery?
May 24, 2020 21:35 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBAuckland has taken a massive hit from Covid 19 and more pain is to come. A report for the business association Heart of the City by independent economists Strateg.Ease suggests a loss of nearly 12,500 jobs in the Auckland CBD alone. The city council's economic development agency, ATEED, estimates nearly $14 million has been lost in major events cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic - with the future of others uncertain. What is the plan for the economic recovery of our latest city? ...
New National Party leader Todd Muller's path to power
May 24, 2020 21:06 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBFollowing a swiftly executed coup on Friday, Todd Muller toppled Simon Bridges for the National Party leadership. This followed two polls last week that saw National trailing Labour by around 25 percentage points, and in the second, the Colmar Brunton poll last Thursday, National was dipping into the twenties. Kathryn talks to Todd Muller, about his political path. From student politican turned staffer in the office of the-then Prime Minister Jim Bolger while in his twenties, he went on ...
The week that was with Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell
May 21, 2020 23:45 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBOur comedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell have a feast of funnies, including the tale of the Sydney man accused on breaking into Australia's oldest museum to snap selfies with the dinosaur exhibit.
Book review - Phosphorescence by Julia Baird
May 21, 2020 22:25 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MBTamsin Martin of Scorpio Books, Christchurch, reviews Phosphorescence: on awe, wonder and things that sustain you when the world goes dark by Julia Baird. This book is published by Fourth Estate.
Recreating colonial New Zealand
May 21, 2020 22:05 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBKiwi production designer Felicity Abbott, talks with Lynn Freeman about the job of her life: recreating colonial New Zealand for The Luminaries tv series - an epic story of love, murder and revenge, set on the West Coast during the gold rush of the 1860s.
Heightened risk of financial crime during Covid-19 downturn
May 21, 2020 21:35 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBThere are warnings that bribery and corruption may become more attractive to struggling organisations and their executives during the uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Forensic accountant, Lorinda Kelly says during economic downturns there's always a heightened risk of corruption. That's because there are more opportunities to commit fraud and more pressure to do it, also people are more likely to rationalise their actions. Lorinda Kelly was Deloitte's lead partner preparing its Australia ...
Migrant workers caught in limbo with no safety net
May 21, 2020 21:08 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThe government's being urged to hurry up and use new powers granted under legislation passed last week that would allow migrants to work in jobs outside their visa conditions. The fast-tracked immigration bill allows a 12-month time frame for the Minister to impose, vary or cancel conditions for groups of temporary entry class visa holders, extend expiry dates and waive any regulatory requirements for certain classes of application. There's about 350,000 temporary visa holders onshore an...
The Luminaries, The Great, The Vast of Night
May 20, 2020 23:45 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBFilm and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the TVNZ-BBC production of Eleanor Catton's award-winning novel The Luminaries, a hilarious new look at Catherine the Great from the co-writer of The Favourite and a cool sci-fi tale The Vast of Night, which is coming to Amazon Prime.
Growing a love of science
May 20, 2020 23:30 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBRachel Rohloff is on a mission to grow a love of science among primary school children. She's a teacher, entrepreneur and now author. Her book - "The Living World" is a resource for teachers and parents - full of ideas and activities to teach children basic science with creativity based on a natural world. Rachel says you don't need bunsen burners and petri dishes to instill a curiosity and love of science.
Do track and trace apps work, top Amazon engineer 'rage quits'
May 20, 2020 23:05 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBTechnology commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to look at whether contact tracing apps are delivering as promised, even as privacy is threatened. Tim Bray, a legend in technology circles, quit as Amazon's VP and one of its top engineers over concerns about labour policies. He'll also talk about a big Taiwanese computer chip manufacturer moving production to the US. Mark Pesce is a futurist, writer, educator and broadcaster.
Book Review - Square Haunting by Francesca Wade
May 20, 2020 22:35 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBJenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews Square Haunting: Five Women, Freedom and London Between the Wars by Francesca Wade. This book is published by Faber.
High Wire, an artist and writer's collaboration
May 20, 2020 22:05 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBHigh Wire is the work of writer, Lloyd Jones and artist, Euan Macleod. It is the first in a series of picture books written for and made for adults. High Wire is told by a narrator who walks to Australia.
Tracing app woes and rotting cabbages: report from the UK
May 20, 2020 21:45 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBUK plans to introduce a world class tracing app are already going awry, UK correspondent Matthew Parris says.
Does the new NZ COVID app pass muster?
May 20, 2020 21:20 - 17 minutes - 16 MBAs contact tracing apps become a feature of life during the Covid pandemic - just how many are we going to have to put up with? The government's NZ COVID Tracer hit Apple's App Store and Google Play stores on Tuesday night, and by the time the Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield did his media appearance at 1pm yesterday 92,000 people had downloaded it. It's an app of two halves: your personal information will be registered with the Ministry of Health, while your phone will store...
Wooing the domestic tourist dollar
May 20, 2020 21:20 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWith international tourism at a standstill, competition is fierce as the regions all vie for the domestic tourist dollar.Tourism operators from regions which normally have international visitors in droves are now eyeing up New Zealanders who are wanting to take a break and regional marketing campaigns are being drawn up. To discuss what's at stake : Buller District Mayor Jamie Cleine, from Marlborough's Chamber of Commerce, Hans Neilson and Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Matt Cowley.
Misleading Covid videos, disobedient dogs and dazzling squid
May 19, 2020 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBScience commentator Siouxsie Wiles highlights a Canadian study which analysed the reliability of Covid-19 videos on YouTube, a study from the UK that found dogs become less obedient to their owner when they hit puberty at around 8 months, and she'll also tell Kathryn about a new study that's found squid and lantern fish can dazzle their elephant seal foes with a bioluminescent flash - buying time for their escape. Associate Professor Dr Siouxsie Wiles is the head of Bioluminescent Superb...
Concern fewer jobs for disabled people
May 19, 2020 23:20 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWith the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic impacting the profitability of many business and the unemployment line set to grow, there's concern disabled people will struggle to find work. In March, prior to the level 3 and 4 lockdowns, the unemployment rate was 4 percent, but since then several economists have been predicting a jump to between 10 and 15 percent - or even a blowout to 30 percent. Workbridge Chief Executive Jonathan Mosen says the job market is now even tougher than usual for...
Book review - The Ratline by Philippe Sands
May 19, 2020 22:35 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBQuentin Johnson reviews The Ratline by Philippe Sands, published by Hachette New Zealand.
Face value. An A - Z of selfies, mugshots & the contemporary
May 19, 2020 22:05 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBJessica Helfand is a designer, artist, and author of "Face: A Visual Odyssey", an elaborately illustrated A to Z showing how our faces have been perceived, represented and judged over time from anthropometry and eugenics to surveillance. Educated at Yale University, where she has taught for more than twenty years, she is a co-founder of Design Observer and the author of numerous books on visual and cultural criticism. Kathryn Ryan talks to her about her sprawling history of the cultural ...
Fletcher Building to slash jobs
May 19, 2020 21:50 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBFletcher Building says it will have to cut around 10 percent of its workforce, around 1000 jobs, as it struggles with the fallout from Covid-19. Chief executive Ross Taylor says the impact of the Covid-19 restrictions on the business has been "significant." The company is currently holding a media conference call which RNZ's Business editor Gyles Beckford has been listening to.
Calls for recycling plant in Covid-19 investment to plug huge gap
May 19, 2020 21:25 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBA just revealed $1.5 billion dollar shortfall in waste infrastructure, cheap oil prices, and stresses caused by Covid-19 are being blamed for an increase in our waste going to the landfill. The black hole's got industry leaders pushing for new recycling plants to be chosen as part of the government's shovel ready funding wave. WasteMINZ chief executive Janine Brinsdon , Todd McLeay, CEO of Smart Environmental, New Zealand's largest privately owned waste company and David Stephenson, Wast...
Budget doesn't go far enough: Climate Commission
May 19, 2020 21:05 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Climate Change Commission says last week's budget does not take the country far enough towards a low emission economy. The Commission has written to the Climate Change Minister James Shaw with feedback on the budget and the degree to which it will impact the country's climate goals. Chair, Dr Rod Carr says there are some good initiatives such as the boost in funding for home insulation, thousands of nature based jobs and more funding for rail. But he tells Kathryn Ryan that to really...
Little book helps firefighters' kids deal with big feelings
May 18, 2020 23:33 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBFor some children, the nature of what mum and dad does can be very scary. Kris Kennett is a Dunedin-based firefighter, who had an idea to put together a book that aims to reassure children about what their parent is doing, if they run out the door at a moment's notice. He's a member of the New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society, and he approached children's author Avril McDonald about the idea for a book - and the resulting product is The Wolf was Not Sleeping, which will be distribute...
Book review - Yes to Life in Spite of Everything
May 18, 2020 22:40 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBSonja de Friez reviews Yes to Life in Spite of Everything by Viktor E. Frankl, published by Penguin Random House.
True crime, family secrets and hidden trauma
May 18, 2020 22:07 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBJournalist and best selling author Bob Kolker is a skilled practitioner at unearthing murky real-life dramas and transforming them into compelling reading. His first book, "Lost Girls", the story of a serial killer targeting prostitutes in Long Island, was acclaimed for its sympathetic take on the disappearance of America's discarded women. It is now a film on Netflix. Also on Netflix, the HBO film Bad Education, about a dashing, but embezzling school boss, was part inspired by a story h...
Seven reasons why Kiwis can cope with Covid
May 18, 2020 21:42 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBThe Covid-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented and stressful time for many people around the world, but a new paper suggests Kiwis are pretty well-placed to get through it. The Social Welfare Agency report looks at why anxiety and fear have been a natural response to Covid-19, and cites seven reasons why New Zealanders might in a better position than they think to get through. Kathryn talks to the paper's co-author, Professor Richie Poulton, who is the Agency's chief science advisor and...
Political poll results with Hooton and Jones
May 18, 2020 21:29 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBPolitics commentators Matthew Hooton and Neale Jones talk to Kathryn about the results of the latest Newshub Reid-Research, which show that Labour leader Jacinda Ardern could comfortably lead alone. The poll has Labour on 56.5 percentage points - up 14 - while National slumps down 12.7 percentage points to 30.6. The Greens sneak in just above the 5 percent threshold while New Zealand First falls to 2.7 percent.
Transmission Gully. Forgotten highway?
May 18, 2020 21:08 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBBig questions remain over the future of New Zealand's biggest Public Private Partnership Project, Transmission Gully, as discussions take place between the major stakeholders. Slated to open in November, the construction of the 27km stretch of motorway, north of the capital, has now been delayed into mid next year. The bill has already grown by nearly 200 million from an original estimate of 850 million dollars. Road Transport Forum New Zealand Chief Executive Nick Leggett and Porirua Ci...
The divorce lawyer who broke up with bad food
May 17, 2020 23:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBKiwi-born Caralee Fontanele quit processed foods after a trip to Thailand where she ate like a local, and for the first time in ages - felt fantastic. She switched to whole foods on her return home to Queensland, where she heads up a successful law firm. She's just finished her third recipe book called 'Nourishing You', full of sugar-free, gluten-free and dairy-free recipes.
Political commentators Hooton & Jones
May 17, 2020 23:05 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBMatthew Hooton and Neale Jones dissect the Budget with Kathryn, looking at the wider implications and the impact on an election year turned on its head by the pandemic.
HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy by Kathy Lette
May 17, 2020 22:35 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBPhil Vine reviews HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy by Kathy Lette, published by Penguin Random House.
Jenny Lynch's memoir of magazine journalism
May 17, 2020 22:05 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWorking for more than 30 years in magazines, Jenny Lynch spent 18 years at the NZ Woman's Weekly, including seven as the editor. She is the author of three non-fiction books and now her memoir Under the Covers - secrets of a magazine editor. It includes tales from the golden years of magazine journalism, also stories from her time modelling, acting, and working at a Melbourne club called the Playboy.
The big dry: Hawke's Bay farmers face tough decisions
May 17, 2020 21:32 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBAs the drought in Hawke's Bay becomes particularly acute, farmers are being faced with crucial decisions about what to do with their stock. As Covid-19 was cutting a swathe across the world, large parts of New Zealand were being officially declared in drought. Hawke's Bay has had it really tough, with below-average rainfall for the past seven months. What's the real toll on farmers of having to feed out everyday, while grass stays stubbornly brown? Kathryn is joined by Jim Galloway, pres...
Calls for open university entrance - lockdown highlights inequities in education
May 17, 2020 21:05 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBSchool is back today for one million students after nearly eight weeks at home, and new research shines reveals the impact of the lockdown particularly on Maori and Pasifika students. From Evaluation Associates, education researcher Dr Melanie Riwai-Couch surveyed Maori and Pasifika families about their experiences with online learning during levels three and four. Respondents spoke of lockdown magnifying their experience of feeling overwhelmed and left behind. We also hear from Greymout...
Book review - Unfinished Business
May 14, 2020 22:38 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBTilly Lloyd from Unity Books reviews Unfinished Business: Notes of a Chronic Re-reader by Vivian Gornick. This book is published by Black Inc.
Could dogs detect coronavirus?
May 14, 2020 22:06 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBKathryn talks with Professor James Logan, from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine about the potential for dogs to be trained to detect Covid 19. His team is working in partnership with the UK charity Medical Detection Dogs, which trains dogs in sensing diseases - including certain types of cancer, malaria and even predicting epilepsy.
Budget 2020. Boost to nature jobs but is transformative?
May 14, 2020 21:33 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBMore than 1 billion dollars of Budget 2020 has been flagged for 11,000 nature based jobs, but already there are questions about whether the investment is transformative enough. Many environmentalists say it's a missed opportunity when it comes to decarbonisation and low emission housing, with very little detail on specific climate investment. Russel Norman the executive director of Greenpeace NZ and a former co-leader of the NZ Green Party and The Environmental Defence Society's chief ex...
Budget 2020 : Grant Robertson
May 14, 2020 21:07 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBFinance Minister Grant Robertson joins Kathryn to discuss his third budget and the pathway towards economic recovery.
The Last Dance, Normal People, Unbreakable
May 13, 2020 23:46 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBFilm and TV reviewer Tamar Munch looks at the popular documentary about basketball star Michael Jordan that's currently on Netflix, the adaptation of Sally Rooney's best-selling novel Normal People about Irish teens who embark on an on-again, off-again romance and Unbreakable, a heart-warming Kiwi series about a group of remarkable New Zealanders pursing their life goals.
Alert levels down but anxiety persists
May 13, 2020 23:23 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBPsychologist Sarb Johal discusses anxiety that may persist as we go down the Covid alert levels. He says this may show itself in parents and children, and has tips for how to transition.
Is tech too dependent on Taiwan_ Facebook gets oversight board
May 13, 2020 23:06 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBTechnology commentator Sarah Putt looks at how Covid-19 has thrown up a lot of issues regarding the supply chain - and its dependence on Taiwan for computer chips. Facebook has an oversight board - but will it be effective or mainly cosmetic? And RIP Paul Vasquez, aka the "Double Rainbow" guy.