Nine To Noon

Comedy Duo On Spending Time With Nearest And Dearest

March 26, 2020 21:16 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Most of us will be spending a fair bit of time with our whanau over the next four weeks. Courtney and Heta Dawson are daughter and father comedians from Auckland who know a thing or two about the unique bonds we share with our family and have even based a double act on it. They made their comedic debuts in 2019, each making their individual marks in the Raw Classic Comedy Quest as Co-winner and Grand Finalist respectively.

How Inter-Generational Families Are Coping With Covid-19

March 26, 2020 21:07 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MB

RNZ Pacific's News Editor Koro Vaka'uta talks to Kathryn about the outbreaks in the Pacific, Samoa's mass prison escape and how inter-generational families living under one roof are coping during the Covid-19 isolation.

GPs crying out for flu vaccine

March 26, 2020 20:49 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MB

Supplies of the flu vaccine have arrived in the country but many medical centres are reporting difficulties getting deliveries. One South Island practice has told us they got through their first 300 doses, and ordered more last Friday and again on Monday -but nothing has turned up. Kathryn talks with Dr Kate Baddock, Chair of the NZ Medical Association and a GP in Warkworth and Dr Nikki Turner of the Immunisation Advisory Centre.

Stargirl, Lost Girls, Super Size Me 2

March 25, 2020 22:52 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MB

Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at new Disney flick Stagirl, packed with catchy tunes, memorable moments and a crowd-pleasing finale. He'll also talk about Lost Girls, a new film staring New Zealander Thomasin McKenzie, and Super Size Me 2, where Morgan Spurlock reignites his battle with the food industry.

Widow: "I am relieved we won't have to sit through a trial"

March 25, 2020 22:44 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MB

Shadia Amin's 68-year-old husband Ahmed Abdel-Ghany died at the Al Noor Mosque. Her son, Omar, was late to Friday prayers, otherwise he too could have been a victim. She tells Kathryn she's shocked but relieved the victims won't have to endure a long trial.

Christchurch mosque gunman pleads guilty

March 25, 2020 22:38 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

The man accused of the March 15 mosque attacks has this morning pleaded guilty to all of the charges he was facing.At the High Court in Christchurch, Brenton Tarrant admitted 51 of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one under the Terrorism Suppression Act.Until today he had denied all of the charges and was due to stand trial in June. Kathryn speaks with Al Noor Mosque spokesman Jamal Green.

Tips for working from home

March 25, 2020 22:22 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MB

Dr Sarb Johal is a specialist in the psychology of disaster recovery and pandemics. He's been thinking about ways to make working from home work for you, and has come up with 9 key points.

Getting teens to toe the Covid line

March 25, 2020 22:07 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MB

Families around the country are trying to figure out how to cope in the next month. How will teenagers and young people - whose friends and social contacts are so important - manage in isolation? How should parents of young people communicate the new rules and get buy-in? Nathan Wallis - brain researcher, parenting coach and founder of X-Factor Education.

How will vulnerable Kiwis get what they need?

March 25, 2020 21:47 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Charities working with vulnerable New Zealanders say they're having to adapt how they deliver their services during the lockdown. Foodbanks have stopped accepting in-person deliveries and are instead asking people to donate money online, just as demand surges. With all retail and charity shops shut it's difficult under the lockdown to get warm bedding, clothing or heaters. Joining Kathryn to talk about the lockdown situation is Gavin Findlay, CEO of food rescue service Kiwi Harvest, Chri...

Interislander - backlog of passengers across Cook Strait

March 25, 2020 21:42 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MB

The Interislander is continuing to carry passengers and freight across Cook Strait A couple of days ago there were scenes of chaos in Picton as passengers lined up trying to get aboard. Interislander Group CEO Greg Miller says the backlog is being worked through, while ensuring passengers maintain social distancing.

Retailers shut up shop

March 25, 2020 21:24 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MB

Many retailers have completely emptied their shops as lockdown begins. Some are citing concerns around looting, others fear their landlords will lock them out and possess stock if they miss rent payments. Greg Harford from the Retailers Association explains.

When will we reach peak covid?

March 25, 2020 21:18 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Mick Roberts from Massey University is a Professor in Mathematical Biology who has published over a hundred papers on modelling epidemics. He talks to Kathryn Ryan about why every single contact we reduce during the lock down is crucial, and on current projections when Covid-19 is likely to peak here. As Prime Minister Jacinda Adern and public health officials have reiterated the number of New Zealanders infected with Covid-19 will continue to grow, possibly steeply in the coming days, b...

UK: 405,000 sign up to volunteer for the NHS in Covid crisis

March 25, 2020 21:07 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about the surge in people who signed up within 24 hours to help out the NHS in the Covid outbreak. Some 11,000 former medics have also agreed to return to the health service. Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus and is now in self-isolation in Scotland, while scientific modelling suggests the UK will reach a peak in 3 - 5 wells, limiting deaths to around 20,000 because of lockdown measures.

Criticism of US President's handling of coronavirus

March 25, 2020 20:52 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MB

US correspondent Ron Elving talks to Kathryn about the massive US economic recovery package has been approved by lawmakers, amid mounting disquiet over whether President Trump will back away from social distancing measures aimed at curbing the epidemic. Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news.

2020 Wine vintage disruption

March 25, 2020 20:49 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MB

The Chief Executive of New Zealand Wine Growers Phillip Gregan says grapes will have to stay on the vines while the safety of vineyard workers can be assured. The grape and wine industry is allowed to operate during the COVID-19 - Alert Level 4, as it is considered an essential businesses. This does not include cellar doors and restaurants at wineries. Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough is right in middle of the harvest, but work has slowed down as vineyard owners make sure their operations ...

Agriculture is essential, but it's not quite business as usual

March 25, 2020 20:42 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MB

The primary sector has been listed as an essential service in the Covid-19 response. How is it coping ? This includes fishers, farmers, orchardists, winegrowers, meat and dairy processing companies, as well as vets and other essential support services for the sector. Federated Farmers, Katie Milne and Nikki Johnson, New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers chief executive join us to discuss the situation.

How are hospitals coping with Covid 19?

March 25, 2020 20:34 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MB

Six patients with the Covid 19 virus are in three hospitals around the country. None are in intensive care, and 22 have recovered and been discharged. Kath Cook is the Chief Executive of Mid Central Health and the Chair of the DHB Chief Executives group.

Lives at risk from lack protective gear for medics

March 25, 2020 20:09 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

There are major concerns across medical circles about the lack of Covid-19 Personal Protective Equipment for hundreds of frontline staff - and warnings to District Health Boards that this could cost lives. The Nurses Organisation is appalled that some nurses having to deal with potential Covid-19 cases without the equipment which would prevent them from infection. Kathryn talks with Nurses Organisation Kaiwhakahaere, Kerri Nuku and the President of the Dental Association Dr Katie Ayers.

Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles answers your Covid questions

March 24, 2020 22:43 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn again to talk about Covid-19 and answer listeners questions.

Parenting Coronokids

March 24, 2020 22:27 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MB

Parenting expert Karen Boyes joins Kathryn to share some tips to help parents cope with having their kids home for the next four weeks. Her top one? You are not expected to be the Teacher. You are the Parent.

Internet and phone services feel the heat

March 24, 2020 22:08 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

People working from home who might be worried whether their broadband and phone networks will cope during the four week lockdown are being given reassurances by providers. We talk Geoff Thorn is the CEO of the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum and industry spokesperson.

Vets: an essential service

March 24, 2020 21:55 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MB

Veterinarians are classified as an essential service during this escalated response to containing Covid-19. Indeed walking the dog features as one of the reasons people are allowed to leave the home - as long as dog walkers stay a safe distance (2m) away from other people. Meantime, while a case has been reported of a dog in China testing positive for coronavirus our own veterinary service says there is limited evidence companion animals can be infected with COVID-19 or that pet dogs or ...

What help for carers of high needs people during lockdown?

March 24, 2020 21:43 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Carers of people with autism, intellectual disabilities and high and complex needs say they're preparing for a very stressful four weeks, with uncertainty around respite care and a vastly altered residential care system. Autism NZ CEO Dane Dougan and Colleen Brown who has a son with an intellectual disability and is chair of Disability Connect.

House buyers and sellers in limbo during lockdown

March 24, 2020 21:26 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Those people buying or selling a house during the lockdown are in an uncertain state right now. The Real Estate Institute's Bindi Norwell and conveyancing lawyer Mark Szigetvary join Kathryn to talk about how it affects the industry and what homeowners can do.

New scheme aims to shore up small and medium-sized businesses

March 24, 2020 21:16 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MB

The Government and the banks will implement a $6.25 billion Business Finance Guarantee Scheme for small and medium-sized businesses, to protect jobs and support the economy. It will provide short-term credit to cushion the financial distress on solvent small and medium-sized firms affected by the COVID-19 crisis.Finance Minister Grant Robertson says retail banks have agreed a six month mortgage repayment holiday to households whose income has been affected by Covid-19. Kiwibank Chief Eco...

Food purchases up - can anything stop people panic buying?

March 24, 2020 21:06 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MB

The amount people are spending on food is up 150 per cent on last year. Supermarkets are begging people to stop panic buying, but it appears they're not listening. Chris Quinn, CEO of Foodstuffs North Island is back on the programme.

Are retired doctors and nurses returning to work?

March 24, 2020 20:52 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MB

The Medical Council and Nursing Council are the organisations charged with accelerating re-certification and re-registration of doctors and nurses offering to return to the frontline. Kathryn talks with CEO of the Nursing Council Cath Byrne and Chair of the Medical Council, Dr Curtis Walker.

How will Covid-19 affect cancer patients?

March 24, 2020 20:42 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MB

The Cancer Society says it expects most cancer treatments to go ahead as normal during the four week lockdown. The society says all chemotherapy will go ahead, while some other treatments may change, or be deferred, depending on each individual patient. The society's medical director Dr Chris Jackson explains what the lockdown means for patients.

'Get home' deadline extended

March 24, 2020 20:33 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MB

The deadline for stranded students and workers to get home from the regions has been extended to midnight Friday. This follows queues and concern at our domestic ports and airports as students and travellers try to get home before the original cut-off date of midnight tonight. Minister of Transport Phil Twyford speaks with Kathryn.

Over one hundred Kiwis stuck on Vasco Da Gama

March 24, 2020 20:23 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MB

118 New Zealanders are stuck aboard the Australian Vasco Da Gama cruise ship, due back in Fremantle on Friday. Margaret and Rodger Lane from Christchurch were supposed to be on the trip of a lifetime, but instead, they're trying to work out how to get back to New Zealand, assuming the ship is exempt from Australian port closures. Their son Robbie joins Kathryn to talk about their situation.

Kiwi student stranded in South Africa due to broken embassy printer

March 24, 2020 20:10 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has told tens of thousands of New Zealanders traveling overseas they should consider sheltering in place, in light of Covid-19. The hubs Kiwis usually rely on for transit like LA and Singapore are closed to foreign nationals. Mr Peters says government-assisted flights are being considered, but there's no guarantees. Ibraheen Rasheed is an Otago medical student who had his passport stolen while on an elective placement in South Africa. He was unable to get ...

Keep calm, anxiety is contagious

March 23, 2020 22:37 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Professor of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, Marc Wilson has some advice for people feeling stressed and anxious.

Your questions answered by microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles

March 23, 2020 21:47 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

If you have any questions for Dr Wiles, please email us at [email protected] or text us at 2101.

Some levity amongst the chaos - everyday life commentary

March 23, 2020 21:40 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MB

As sports events get cancelled, British rugby commentator Nick Heath is delivering some much-needed laughs with his #LifeCommentary videos.

Covid-19 justice implications - clogged courts

March 23, 2020 21:26 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Changes to the way courts normally operate are underway and Heads of Bench have identified proceedings that will be given priority, with special concern given to matters to do with liberty.The greatest impact is expected to be on the District Court, which includes the Family Court.To examine what lies ahead for people before the courts, those awaiting trial, sentencings and the protection of young people in custody : Criminal barrister and President of the Auckland District Law Society, ...

School's out: Now what?

March 23, 2020 21:09 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Schools around the country have fallen silent today - as the doors are closed to all but the children of "essential workers". After tomorrow, they'll close to all students for at least the next four weeks. How well are schools prepared to deliver online learning, and how much teaching will parents be expected to do? How long can universities realistically deliver lectures and tutorials online? Joining Kathryn is Liam Rutherford, president of the NZEI, Chris Whelan, chief executive of Uni...

What new restrictions mean for tenants, and their landlords

March 23, 2020 20:51 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MB

Soon the country will reach Level 4 restrictions in a bid to slow the spread of Covid 19. It means many will be working from home, but as non-essential businesses close, it mean many will struggle to pay rent. At the same time, students are returning home, leaving unfinished tenancies in their wake, and landlords are worrying about mortgage repayments. Joining Kathryn Ryan to talk about this is Robert Whitaker from Renter's United and The New Zealand Property Investors' Federation Presi...

Transport woes for stranded students

March 23, 2020 20:46 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MB

Kathryn Ryan speaks with Rachel Uttley a Hawke's Bay Mum struggling to get her daughter home from Dunedin.

University students scramble to get home

March 23, 2020 20:37 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MB

Around the country there are more than 16,000 students in university accommodation, they're urgently trying to get home or face the prospect of being locked up in their halls of residence. Victoria University Vice Chancellor Grant Guildford has the latest.

How will businesses, renters & mortgage holders get through ?

March 23, 2020 20:25 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MB

Jarrod Kerr Chief Economist for Kiwibank talks to Kathryn Ryan about how is the economy going to keep ticking over during the crisis? He says banks are stronger than they were during the Global Financial Crisis and the government has plenty of head room.

Covid-19 lock down - what next for workers?

March 23, 2020 20:11 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni speaks with Kathryn Ryan about the financial assistance available to people no longer able to work due to Covid-19 restrictions, and what help there is for employers of essential services looking for staff.

Cities, Health and Happiness - and physical distancing

March 22, 2020 22:49 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MB

Despite the Covid-19 crisis and the need for physical distancing, cities will continue to make us healthier and happier. Bill McKay discusses the work of urban economist Edward Glaeser.

Fig season is upon us!

March 22, 2020 22:38 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MB

The family owned, organically certified Te Mata figgery grows around 30 varieties of fresh figs and produces a wide range of fig products. It's all thanks to Murray Douglas and his wife Helen Walker who decided to chuck in their city jobs in Sydney to follow their dream in Hawke's Bay. Murray talks to Kathryn Ryan about his passion for delicious plump figs and shares a recipe for Goat's Cheese, Proscuitto and Walnut Salad.

Otago Uni students help out those in self-isolation

March 22, 2020 22:07 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MB

A flat of seven students in Dunedin have put out an offer to help people stuck at home in self-isolation, or too vulnerable to do things like pick up groceries or prescriptions. They've posted on Facebook to say they are willing to help, no matter how big or small the task. They've already helped out a family with four children, and delivered desperately needed nappies. Kathryn's joined by Jess Godward and Claudia Petrie.

Covid-19 fallout on agricultural sector

March 22, 2020 21:40 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MB

Tim Hunt, head of research at Rabobank Australia and New Zealand, talks to Kathryn Ryan about the Covid-induced impacts on the agricultural sector, especially as the tourism sector collapse means dairy is now the country's largest foreign exchange earner. Among the current concerns are logistics for things like getting to access to fertilisers, and foreign workers for farmers. There are also fears around getting goods to market, with perishable produce most vulnerable.

Business braced for mass layoffs

March 22, 2020 21:26 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Business leaders say they're bracing for mass layoffs this week and hope Cabinet will today sign off on a further package of support. RNZ understands Cabinet is to consider more help for business including lifting the existing $150,000 (per business) cap on the wage subsidy. Kathryn talks with NZ Chambers of Commerce and Industry Chief Executive Michael Barnett, Kirk Hope, Business New Zealand Chief Executive and Chris Roberts, Chief Executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa.

Kiwifruit growers await decision on migrant workers

March 22, 2020 21:16 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MB

A government decision is expected this week to allow thousands of migrant workers to stay on in New Zealand. Bucking a trend of declining demand for workers, a bumper crop of kiwifruit is hanging heavy on the vine, but there's a shortage of people to pick it. Kathryn talks to Kiwifruit Growers Institute chief executive Nikki Johnson and Sonny Ah-Ching who contacts workers to orchards.

Doctors demand more protective gear for distance consultations

March 22, 2020 20:42 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

GPs and hospitals are bracing for a busy week ahead and GPs are moving to consulting at a distance.From today, where possible GPS are aiming to treat the bulk of their patients online or over the phone. Many clinics throughout the country prepared for the dramatic operational change over the weekend. Medical Association Chair, Kate Baddock tells Kathryn about the changes and their plea to the Health Ministry to release more protective equipment to medical practices.

Are we testing enough for COVID 19?

March 22, 2020 20:29 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

6000 thousand tests have been done in New Zealand for Covid 19 since the first case entered the country from Iran on February 28th.Yesterday 1200 laboratory tests were carried out.The test are being conducted by ESR and other providers, who also provide testing services for the Pacific.Drive-through hubs set up especially for testing coronavirus are beginning to roll out in New Zealand. Kathryn talks with University of Auckland Associate Professor of molecular medicine and pathology Mark...

People aren't getting the message: Infectious diseases expert

March 22, 2020 20:21 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MB

David Hayman - Professor of Infections Disease Ecology at Massey University - has looked for Ebola in bats, and worked on non-vaccine preventable rabies viruses, says Covid 19 is absolutely serious in the context of infectious diseases. He joins Kathryn to talk about why not everyone seems to be taking it seriously.

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