Nine To Noon
6,273 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 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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Are stubborn insurance cost rises the new norm?
October 24, 2023 20:06 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBLatest inflation data from Stats NZ shows insurance premiums are soaring, but is this simply the new norm? Home insurance premiums in the quarter to September are up by more than a fifth year-on-year. Contents insurance was up nearly 19 percent while car insurance was up by more than 10 percent in the same period. The outgoing chief executive of the Insurance Council says high construction costs, severe storm damage and the cost of reinsurance are behind the rises. Tim Grafton will step ...
Political Commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle
October 23, 2023 22:05 - 22 minutes - 21 MBNeale and Tim join Susie to look at the post-election waiting game, as coalition talks continue. So far the only confirmed ministerial position is Nicola Willis in finance - but who else is likely to get a seat at the Cabinet table? Which policies of the former government are gone-burger and what will a Labour opposition look like? Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs fi...
Book review: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
October 23, 2023 21:35 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBLynn Freeman reviews The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride published by Hachette
The Air Force Museum 'keeper of photographs' who cares
October 23, 2023 21:05 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBFor the past 29 years, Matthew O'Sullivan has been working to fill in the gaps of New Zealand's military history. He's the official 'keeper of photographs' at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch, which is home to an archive containing more than one million snapshots - documenting both the Air force and Defence Force over the years. Some images date back to World War II, and a handful of negatives even go right back to the 1920s. As well as conserving the collection, Matthew often gets r...
Taking menopause awareness up a notch: campaigner Sarah Connor
October 23, 2023 20:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBMenopause and the impacts of it have not really been part of mainstream conversation - until recently. Around 7 in 10 women experience moderate to severe symptoms due to fluctuating hormones, which can impact physical and mental health for years. As yet, no publicly funded awareness campaign exists. So Wellingtonian Sarah Connor decided to do it off her own bat. She suffered terrible menopause symptoms a few years ago and it took her months to find the right information, support, and sol...
New Waiheke Island ferry service set to sail
October 23, 2023 20:20 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBWaiheke Islanders will soon have a new option for getting across to the city. Susie finds out more from Island Direct's David Todd - including how the service plans to offer lower fares than its competitor, Fullers.
Shared home ownership programme ends, what next?
October 23, 2023 20:05 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBKainga Ora shut its shared home ownership programme at the end of September, just six weeks after expanding it. The first home partner programme helps buyers who do not have enough of a deposit by paying for up to a maximum of 25 percent of the purchase price of the house or $200,000 - whichever is lower. Applicants needed to have at least a 5 percent deposit. Kainga Ora had six weeks earlier expanded the programme from solely new build properties to include existing houses as well. Kain...
The Week that Was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
October 19, 2023 22:45 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe Week that Was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
Book review: Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
October 19, 2023 21:35 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBLaura Caygill reviews Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll published by Macmillan
How fear has driven modern civilisation
October 19, 2023 21:05 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBFear is what keeps us alive but it can also be destructive and divisive. In his new book Fear: An Alternative History of the World, historian Robert Peckham looks at the role fear has played across major events in history, including the Covid pandemic.
Small towns with big histories
October 19, 2023 20:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWhat do Ongaonga, Puponga, Whangaroa, Whangamomona and Tuatapere have in common? They're all small towns with big histories. Peter Janssen and Elizabeth Anderson have been on an epic journey to document the stories of our historic towns. Their new book is High Hopes and Big Dreams: 165 New Zealand small towns in their twilight. Some have vanished completely while others have now found a new purpose and are on the up. Peter joins Kathryn with some of his favourite stories.
Black Ferns kick off new international WXV tournament
October 19, 2023 20:20 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBIt's a big weekend for rugby fans - there is, of course, a World Cup semi-final involving the All Blacks on Saturday morning. But there's another international involving New Zealand's top rugby team on Saturday night in Wellington. The Black Ferns will meet France in the opening test of the new WXV tournament. It'll be the first time the teams have faced each other since the Black Ferns edged France out of last year's Rugby World Cup semi-final by one point. Kathryn is joined by Sally Ho...
Tensions high in Franz Josef over river management
October 19, 2023 20:05 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBTensions are high in Franz Josef as submissions open on a proposal over what to do about the river that runs through the town and is increasingly becoming a flood risk. Stopbanks built to hold back the Waiho River are no longer thought to be enough when it's in flood, but there's not enough funding - even with central Government support - to upgrade them to a point to protect the town. The West Coast township and tourism operators are mostly on the north bank - and the south is mostly ma...
Screentime: Raised by Refugees s2, The Strangest of Angels, Totally Killer
October 18, 2023 22:45 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBFilm and TV reviewer Laumata Lauano joins Kathryn to talk about season two of Kiwi comedian Pax Assadi's Raised by Refugees, The Strangest of Angels - a film by New Zealand Opera about the life of Janet Frame and Totally Killer, a time-travelling slasher movie.
Parenting adult children, how roles change
October 18, 2023 22:25 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBParents often say they never stop worrying about their offspring. But how does parenting change as your children become adults? Are today's adult children more dependent on their elders for longer? What is the roadmap for parents here? Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert, father and grandfather, Nathan Wallis joins Kathryn.
Tech: Wartime tech trouble, Google's massive cyber attack
October 18, 2023 22:05 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBTechnology correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to talk about the difficulties wartime creates when it comes to tech - can you trust what you're seeing and hearing and are tools to 'detect' fake news working? X (former Twitter) has firmly moved away from content moderation - has that contributed to the problem? Mark will also have some tips to manage your social media right now, and details about the largest-ever cyber attack which hit Google last month.
Book review: Don Binney: Flight Path by Greg O'Brien
October 18, 2023 21:35 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBSonja de Friez reviews Don Binney: Flight Path by Greg O'Brien published by Auckland University Press
The play with its roots in longest-running property claim
October 18, 2023 21:05 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBYou could say Motueka writer Donna McLeod's new play has been a long time in the making: over 180 years, in fact. The play is called Tense, and it focuses on the historical significance of the Nelson Tenths - New Zealand's longest-running land claim.
UK: By-election challenge for Tories, row over pension increase
October 18, 2023 20:45 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBUK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Kathryn to discuss two by-elections due to be held later on Thursday, that could prove to be problematic for the Conservatives. He'll talk about Britain's reaction to the situation in Gaza and Israel, including a call from Foreign Minister James Cleverly for people to wait for the facts about who was behind the deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza. And Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering making changes to how state pension increases are calculated.
The power of dung beetles on Kiwi farms and the push to spread them further
October 18, 2023 20:40 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBCould dung beetles be the solution for farmers managing freshwater on their property? Dr Shaun Forgie is driving a push for change.
Médecins Sans Frontières on the huminatarian crisis in Gaza
October 18, 2023 20:25 - 11 minutes - 11 MBMédecins Sans Frontières has labelled the explosion at the hospital a "massacre" that is "absolutely unacceptable", amid a back-and-forth over who is to blame.
NZ private sector vulnerable to espionage: SIS head
October 18, 2023 20:05 - 22 minutes - 21 MBSIS boss Andrew Hampton tells Kathryn there are undoubtedly bad actors who will try to exploit New Zealand private sector businesses, especially those who need investment.
Science: Why we love fatty foods, AI reveals Herculaneum scroll
October 17, 2023 22:45 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBScience correspondent Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study that's investigated why we love fatty foods so much and the role texture has to play.
Beekeeping: how to handle honey bee pests and diseases
October 17, 2023 22:35 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBFor any hobby or professional beekeeper there are a plethora of known pests and diseases that affect honey bees, including Varroa.
Music with Kirsten Zemke: Songs from space
October 17, 2023 22:07 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBMusic commentator Kirsten Zemke goes out of this world with some songs that are not only about space, but have been broadcast from there too.
Around the motu: Susan Botting in Northland
October 17, 2023 21:47 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBSusan Botting is in Northland where Whangarei District Council is pushing back against a 2022 Government directive to fluoridate its council-supplied drinking water.
Book review : Nga Kaihanga Uku
October 17, 2023 21:42 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBPaul Diamond reviews Nga Kaihanga Uku Maori Clay Artists by Baye Riddell published by Te Papa Press.
Guy Cotter: 'Mount Everest is my church, my temple'
October 17, 2023 21:07 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBNew Zealand mountaineer Guy Cotter has summited Mount Everest five times and scaled 7 of the world's 14 above-8000m peaks. For over 30 years, he has led guided Everest expeditions with Adventure Consultants - a company set up by his mentors Gary Ball and Rob Hall, who died on two separate climbing expeditions in the '90s. In the new book Everest Mountain Guide, Cotter describes what actually goes on during an Everest expedition and also traces the evolution of high-altitude guided mounta...
Australia: Voice vote - will anything follow it?
October 17, 2023 20:52 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBAustralia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to look at the failed Voice vote at the weekend. Where did the Yes and No campaigns differ?
How sunlight can protect against depression and anxiety
October 17, 2023 20:40 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBNew research suggests disruption to our circadian rhythms can lead to depression, anxiety and psychosis. So what's the solution? Get outside!
Wellington bar owners angry over liquor licensing delays
October 17, 2023 20:07 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBA group of Wellington bar owners say they face unreasonable delays for liquor licences, and are unfairly blamed for antisocial behavior on Courtenay Place.
Sports with Glen Larmer
October 16, 2023 22:45 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBGlen joins Kathryn to talk about the semi-final shakedown at the Rugby World Cup and who's on track to make the final.
The story behind NZ's longest-operating general store
October 16, 2023 22:30 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIf you've tackled the Otago Rail Trail or have been through the Maniototo, you'll probably be familiar with the store in Oturehua that doubles as a museum. It was founded by Thomas Gilchrist in 1902, and at its height offered groceries and baked goods, farm supplies, fuel pumps and accommodation. While the store was run by three generations of the family, it's twice come close to closure - with the community stepping in to buy the building and all its memorabilia. The store's current own...
Business Correspondent Gyles Beckford
October 16, 2023 22:05 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBBusiness Correspondent Gyles Beckford
Book review: The Twat Files by Dawn French
October 16, 2023 21:35 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBCynthia Morahan reviews The Twat Files by Dawn French published by Penguin Random House.
New Yorker cartoonist Maddie Dai on her move into filmmaking
October 16, 2023 21:05 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBAfter conquering cartooning, NZ-born illustrator Maddie Dai is now based in London and telling stories on-screen. "I ended up on this trajectory that spun me across the world but I've always felt quite Kiwi … that style of Kiwi comedy and Kiwi filmmaking has always been like such a huge influence to me," she tells Kathryn Ryan.
US correspondent Ron Elving joins from Washington D.C.
October 16, 2023 20:45 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBRon Elving is in Washington, focusing on the United States' reaction to events in Gaza and Israel. He'll also talk about the inability of the House majority to pick a leader and resume normal legislative business. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News.
Businesses fear slow summer from Cathedral Cove track closure
October 16, 2023 20:20 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBCoromandel businesses are worried over the continued closure of the popular Cathedral Cove walking track in the Coromandel. Ray Van Beynen from the Mercury Bay Business Association says the Department of Conservation is overstating the risks, and locals and visitors are missing out. He joins Kathryn, along with Tinaka Mearns, DOC's regional director.
Israel-Gaza: Urgent need for supplies, but borders closed
October 16, 2023 20:05 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThe United Nations and aid agencies are still waiting for a desperately-needed humanitarian corridor to be opened in Gaza, as Israel air strikes continue.
Sam Low's new cookbook Modern Chinese
October 15, 2023 22:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBSince winning Masterchef in 2022, Sam Low has been figuring out what's important to him as a chef in the New Zealand media. In the new recipe book Modern Chinese, he honours both his cultural heritage and the "love language" of his parents' cooking.
Craig McCulloch reports from Parliament following the election
October 15, 2023 22:05 - 22 minutes - 21 MBCraig McCulloch reports from the Parliament Press Gallery following a strong election result for the National Party.
Book review: The Goodbye Cat by Hiro Arikawa
October 15, 2023 21:35 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBLouise O'Brien reviews The Goodbye Cat by Hiro Arikawa published by Penguin Random House
The quest to find the right breast cancer treatments
October 15, 2023 21:05 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBDr Emma Nolan and her team at Auckland University is collecting breast cancer samples with the aim of setting up lab models that mimic the breast cancer environment. She talks to Kathryn about the implications of the research.
Rugby World Cup update with Joe Porter
October 15, 2023 20:30 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBThe All Blacks have conquered Ireland to make the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup, while England needed a late drop goal and penalty to get past Fiji in the quarter-final earlier this morning. The final quarter-final is to be decided between hosts France and South Africa. France led 22-19 at half time. RNZ's Joe Porter is in France.
Political commentators Neale Jones, Tim Hurdle
October 15, 2023 20:05 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBNeale Jones, Tim Hurdle and Bernie O'Donnell analyse Saturday night's election results. Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, was the National Party Campaign Director in 2020. He is a director of several companies, including Museum Street Strategies, a public affairs firm. Bernie O'Donnell is the chairman of Ma...
The week that was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
October 12, 2023 22:45 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThe week that was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett in Fiordland
October 12, 2023 21:45 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBKirsty Pickett is in Fiordland, where feasibility testing is underway on the Milford Opportunities Project's masterplan, which could radically change the way tourists interact with the national park. The proposal includes a permit system for international visitors, removing fixed-wing aircraft and some cruise liners, and also banning foreign motorists. And in Tuatapere, the completion of the multi-million dollar upgrade on the country's next Great Walk has been delayed another year. The ...
Book review: Transposium by Dani Yourukova
October 12, 2023 21:35 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBMelissa Oliver from Unity Books Wellington reviews Transposium by Dani Yourukova, published by Auckland University Press. RRP $30.00
Shipwreck detective Dr Maddy McAllister
October 12, 2023 21:05 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBDr Maddy McAllister is a maritime archeologist who calls herself a shipwreck detective. She is Senior Curator in Maritime Archaeology at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, in Townsville, where she is responsible for managing some 8000 artefacts recovered from about 30 shipwrecks. Maddy began diving aged 14 in South West Australia where she grew up. And after attending a lecture on by the Australian Museum of Shipwrecks, she knew Marine Archeology was what she wanted to doShe has dived wr...
The Kiwi triathlete proving 'somebody with MS can still be active'
October 12, 2023 20:35 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWhen Prue Young was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 18 months ago, people assumed she'd have to give up work and sport. This week, the 33-year-old Nelson paramedic is in Hawaii to compete in the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship.