Nine To Noon
6,273 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 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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Digital Strategy, Aussies crack down on ransomware, text scam does the rounds
October 20, 2021 22:05 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBTech correspondent Paul Matthews looks at government work on a digital strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand, and has recently released a proposed structure and discussion document. So what are the Government's priorities for digital, and what does that mean for Kiwis? The Australians have introduced a "zero tolerance" approach to ransomware, with a new action plan and legislation specifically targeting the damaging trend. And a prolific text scam is rampant New Zealand at the moment.
Book review: New Zealand Seabirds: A Natural History by Kerry-Jayne Wilson
October 20, 2021 21:35 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBMurray Williams reviews New Zealand Seabirds: A Natural History by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published by Potton & Burton
NZ secures free trade deal with UK
October 20, 2021 21:30 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBThe government has just announced a free trade deal with the United Kingdom, saying it will boost New Zealand's GDP by $1 billion and provide unprecedented access for New Zealand exporters to the UK market. All tariffs on New Zealand exports to the UK are to be removed, including on honey, wine, kiwifruit, onions, a range of dairy and meat products, and most industrial products. There will be also increased access for beef and sheep meat. It is just the second Free Trade Agreement the Un...
Elizabeth Day: why things going wrong can be so right
October 20, 2021 21:05 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBBest-selling author and award-winning writer Elizabeth Day speaks with Kathryn Ryan about her latest novel Magpie, a psychological thriller about motherhood. Elizabeth has been praised for "revolutionising the way we see failure". Her How To Fail podcast has topped iTunes charts, and her live tours have sold-out venues such as London's National Theatre. Elizabeth writes for The Times, the Guardian, the Observer, Harper's Bazaar and Elle, and is a presenter on BBC Radio.
UK: Warning Covid cases could hit 100,000 daily, moves to protect MPs
October 20, 2021 20:45 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBUK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn to talk about the warnings from Health Secretary Sajid Javid that new Covid cases could skyrocket this winter - but his government won't heed a call from the NHS for mandatory mask wearing "at this time". And the parliamentary watchdog has suggested redacting details from MPs expenses to help protect them, in the wake of Sir David Amess' murder last week.
Dan Carter: Reflecting on a world record test career
October 20, 2021 20:30 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn the 112 test matches he played for the All Blacks, first-five Dan Carter amassed a staggering 1598 points, at an average of 14.27 per game. No active player is within 500 points of his tally and no other player with 500 or more international points has achieved a higher average per game. After announcing his retirement from professional rugby in February this year, Dan Carter has embarked on a new journey. He's co-founded a business called Glorious, a platform for non-fungible tokens ...
Schools reopening too late for many: principals
October 20, 2021 20:05 - 22 minutes - 21 MBSecondary principals in South Auckland say the government's plans for reopening schools will be too late for many of their students. Students in years 11, 12 and 13 will be allowed back to school in alert level three areas next Tuesday.The Principal of Tangaroa College in Otara Davida Suasua, says nearly 40 per cent of her Year 13 students are now working full time as essential workers to support their families. She says many of these students had planned to go to university next year, b...
Navigating the challenges of a relationship split
October 19, 2021 22:32 - 16 minutes - 15 MBWhen Barbara Relph's 33-year relationship ended, the Auckland writer couldn't find a book with the information and guidance she needed to get through the separation process. Now she's written it - Uncoupling: an insider's guide to separation in New Zealand.
Book review: A Still Life by Josie George
October 19, 2021 21:45 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MBLeah McFall reviews A Still Life by Josie George, published by Bloomsbury Leah says: Charming, positive and surprising, this book shows what can happen if you choose to live slowly, and fully in the present. Timed well for lockdown - now all of us know what confinement is like - it may feel claustrophobic to some.
Tunnel 29: Escape beneath the Berlin Wall
October 19, 2021 21:06 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis year marks 60 years since the building of the Berlin Wall, appearing practically overnight on the 12th -13th of August 1961. It separated families, friends, lovers and even parents from their babies. The wall wouldn't come down for another 28 years, and during that time, at least 140 people would die trying to flee from East to West - but many more succeeded. Tunnel 29 tells the incredible true story of a group of university students who dug a tunnel right under the feet of Berlin W...
Australia: Govt's own climate stoush ahead of COP26
October 19, 2021 20:52 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBAustralia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about Australia's climate position and the difficulties and disagreements the coalition government is having ahead of COP26 in Glasgow. He'll also talk about whether a national plan for tackling Covid has been ditched in favour of states doing their own thing - and whether that's having the appearance of giving state premiers more powers than they actually have.
Research cites need for better management of antimicrobials
October 19, 2021 20:32 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBNew research calls for improved stewardship of antimicrobials, including antibiotics, and chemicals found in personal care and cleaning products to protect human and ecological health.The review of the role of Emerging Organic Contaminants - which are also found in pharmaceuticals and agrichemicals - examines the effect they have on Antimicrobial Resistance. The work, published in the journal Emerging Contaminants, has been done by the Institute of Environmental Science and Research, in ...
Calls to regulate treatments like Botox and lip fillers
October 19, 2021 20:06 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBPlastic surgeons seeing a rise in botched jobs are urgently calling for legislation to regulate non-surgical cosmetic treatments like Botox and lip fillers. New Zealand currently has no age limits for the procedures, and there are limited levels of regulation for dermal fillers in particular. One in six people who get Botox suffer from complications such as bruising, nausea, headaches and "frozen" features. The potential side effects of dermal fillers include infection, bleeding, and sca...
Dick Frizzell on his love of the cosmos and new book
October 18, 2021 22:35 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBRenowned Kiwi painter Dick Frizzell's new book 'The Sun is a Star' celebrates his passion for cosmology.
Book Review - The Dark Remains
October 18, 2021 21:40 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBRalph McAllister reviews The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin, published by Canongate Trade.
The Kiwi innovation at Expo 2020 in Dubai
October 18, 2021 21:07 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBProduct inventor Kayne Horsham's innovative architectural product Kaynemaile is the striking centrepiece of Expo 2020's entrance canopy in Dubai.
Air New Zealand and Airbus partner up to research hydrogen-powered aircraft
October 18, 2021 20:35 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAir New Zealand and aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus have launched a joint initiative to investigate the future of hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Climate Leaders Coalition signatories commit $9.5 billion to reduce emissions
October 18, 2021 20:09 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThe Climate Leaders Coalition's third anniversary snapshot shows Kiwi businesses have invested $9.5b into emissions reduction.
Is the Future of Housing in our own back yards?
October 17, 2021 22:58 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBBill McKay talks to Kathryn about code compliance of cabins to be used as backyard dwellings. Recent loosening up of rules means building consent isn't required if the cabin is under 30m2, it used to be 10m2 for a sleepout. But are the rules open to interpretation? Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.
Subscription superfruit smoothies, Riki Hoeata
October 17, 2021 22:35 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBProfessional rugby player Riki Hoeata is now a smooth(ie) operator. After an injury ended his rugby career in 2015, Riki and his and partner Ellen run New Zealand's only smoothie kit subscription business - Craft Smoothie.
Inflation highest in a decade
October 17, 2021 22:06 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBInflation has hit its highest level in a decade. Consumer prices rose 2-point-2 per cent in the three months ended September. The annual rate rose to 4-point-9 per cent. RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford speaks with Kathryn Ryan.
Activism, Feminism, Politics and Parliament by Margaret Wilson
October 17, 2021 21:38 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBHolly Walker reviews Activism, Feminism, Politics and Parliament by Margaret Wilson, published by BWB Bridget Wilson Books.
The all-female militia that fought - and beat - ISIS
October 17, 2021 21:07 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBBy 2014 ISIS had taken great swathes of Syria's northeast and Iraq's north, going through cities and towns at surprising speed, forcing women and girls from the Yazidi minority to be traded for rape between ISIS soldiers. Among Syria's Kurdish communities, all-female combat teams had formed, and their stand against the terror group at Kobani is where journalist Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, has drawn inspiration to tell their story. Gayle is also the best-selling author of Ashley's War and the D...
School pilot programme to encourage community activity
October 17, 2021 20:37 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBThis term a cluster of teachers in Tai Tokerau, Auckland and Waikato will be trialling the Takarokaro - Let's Get Active programme, helping pupils and whanau to be more active. Dean Stanley from Sport NZ, is the Project Leader of In Our Backyard.
Analysts: 100 per cent renewables target within reach
October 17, 2021 20:08 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBNew Zealand is on a cusp of a major energy transition - but it's not been all smooth sailing. Jarden says it's possible for New Zealand to reach its 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030. The investment and advisory group covers New Zealand's electricity, oil, and building sectors for clients. It says the next 10 years are likely to be the most transformative seen in decades for the energy sector. However hurdles remain with the country importing more coal this year than it has in a deca...
Book review - Family Lexicon
October 14, 2021 21:40 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBKiran Dass reviews Family Lexicon by Natalia Ginzburg, published by Daunt Books.
Behind the scenes of the movie Juniper
October 14, 2021 21:07 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBAuckland film director Matthew Saville went to great lengths to persuade award winning actor Charlotte Rampling to star in his debut feature. Juniper opens in cinemas on 28th of October, and tells the story of the relationship between a self-destructive teenager, played by George Ferrier, and his gin-soaked curmudgeonly grandmother played by Charlotte Rampling.
The tale of a pesky nut stashing squirrel in North Dakota
October 14, 2021 20:36 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBA red squirrel keeps taking a shine to Fargo resident, Bill Fischer's Chevy pickup truck, storing enough walnuts there to get it through the winter. Bill talks to Kathryn about the latest stash.
Bringing a right to repair to our waste minimisation legislation
October 14, 2021 20:20 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBA growing Right to Repair movement is pushing for changes to our waste minimisation legislation to require the repairability of household items like whiteware appliances and electrical devices. Environment Minister David Parker has signalled he wants the upcoming Waste Minimisation Act review to include a right to repair, meaning businesses would need to ensure their products can easily be fixed, at a reasonable cost.
Vaxathon - everyone rolling up their sleeves
October 14, 2021 20:09 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBThe urgency to get more people vaccinated ramps up tomorrow with a blast from the past. The Super Saturday Vaxathon will see many rolling up their sleeves to persuade a further 100,000 eligible people to get a jab.
Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch
October 13, 2021 22:50 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBFilm and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about The Pact (TVNZ OnDemand), which follows a multi-generational New Zealand family traversing life's big issues, The Problem with Jon Stewart (Apple TV+) and Chatham Islanders (Maori TV), a new seven-part series which introduces us to those living on the Islands.
Parents' phone notifications interfere with language development
October 13, 2021 22:30 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBParents who turn off audible notifications on their devices have the best chance of expanding their child's vocabulary, according to a new study by the University of Auckland's School of Psychology.
Green light given to import rapid COVID-19 tests into NZ
October 13, 2021 22:25 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBThe green light has been given to import 300,000 rapid COVID-19 tests into NZ. Some of our largest companies will be able to introduce rapid antigen testing to their critical worksites this month The Government has responded to calls from 25 of our largest businesses. One of them is Auckland Airport, whose CE Adrian Littlewood joins Kathryn Ryan on Nine to Noon.
Tech commentator Peter Griffin
October 13, 2021 22:07 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBTech commentator Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to look at the legal action being taken by Uber drivers to try to force the company to treat them as employees, not contractors. It follows similar, successful, moves in the UK. He'll also look at investment by Facebook in undersea internet cables, including the massive 2Africa which snakes around the whole continent.
Book review - Beautiful World, Where Are You
October 13, 2021 21:40 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBPhil Vine reviews Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney, published by Allen and Unwin.
Breathing well - Dr Tania Clifton-Smith
October 13, 2021 21:07 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBKiwi physiotherapist and breathing dysfunction specialist of some 30 years, Dr Tania Clifton-Smith is co-founder, along with Dinah Bradley, of the first independent Breathing Pattern Disorders clinic in Australasia, and co-developer of the BradCliff breathing method to reduce stress, improve sleep, think clearly and improve performance in sports and at work.
Katherine Mansfield: A woman in love
October 13, 2021 20:35 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBKatherine Mansfield was a writer who had a lot of feelings, and had a lot of love to give. It's her birthday today! Katheleen Mansfield was born on the 14th of October in 1888 in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. To celebrate her birthday the Katherine Mansfield House & Garden has published a book titled Woman in Love - a collection of her love letters of all sorts. It includes romantic love, but also lots of other types of affection. The book's foreword is by British filmmaker Richard Cur...
Could dinosaurs wag their tails?
October 13, 2021 20:20 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBComputer simulations of dinosaurs has yielded an accidental discovery, their tails wagged when they walked. Historically it has been accepted that the giant creatures' tails were a counterbalance, helping to keep them steady. Studying locomotion in fossils has always been tricky, but a research team at the Royal Veterinary College in London has found dinosaurs' tails actually moved and helped them to walk efficiently. Dr Peter Bishop, who is currently a research fellow at Harvard Univers...
New report: working from home and taking sick leave
October 13, 2021 20:05 - 13 minutes - 12 MBMore people are working from home while sick, rather than taking sick leave. Southern Cross and Business New Zealand's Fifth Workplace Wellness Report shows the average amount of leave taken by employees was about 4.2 days last year. Southern Cross Health Insurance chief executive Nick Astwick told Nine to Noon that's the lowest average in the last 10 years.
Xanthe White's tips for low cost gardening
October 12, 2021 22:35 - 18 minutes - 17 MBLandscape gardener Xanthe White is with us this spring day - with some tips on how to keep the costs of gardening down. Just how can you get plants for free?. This is particularly pertinent for Aucklanders who is recent times have not been able to head to the garden centre.
Art and heritage in small-town New Zealand
October 12, 2021 21:45 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBMark Amery heads to Gore, Foxton and Whanganui to consider how visionary individuals in some of our smaller but rich historical centres are bringing art and heritage together to maintain their towns' identity post-industry and their futures as dynamic visitor destinations.
Book review: The Raffles Affair by Vicki Virtue
October 12, 2021 21:30 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBLisa Finucane reviews The Raffles Affair by Vicki Virtue, published by Penguin.
The fight to save British Columbia's wild salmon
October 12, 2021 21:06 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBField biologist Alexandra Morton has been on a 30 year crusade to save British Columbia's wild salmon taking on governments and industry. Her extensive research has shone a light on the detrimental impact of ocean based salmon farming off Canada's west coast. Alexandra Morton's latest book Not on My Watch has been described as a roadmap of resistance.
Australia: Lockdown lifts, climate deal, more corruption, new airline
October 12, 2021 20:50 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBAustralia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the lifting of Sydney's lockdown and decreasing Covid cases in Melbourne, a possible deal between National and Liberal parties over climate change that could break a political stalemate, a corruption scandal engulfing the Labor party in Victoria and Bonza, a new airline could take to Australian skies next year.
Digital tool to measure Christchurch residents' vulnerability to sea level rise
October 12, 2021 20:35 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBChristchurch and Banks Peninsula residents can go on line from Friday to find out how vulnerable their properties are to coastal erosion. It's part of Christchurch City Council's efforts to engage residents in moves to adapt coastal and low-lying areas of the city and the peninsula in line with predicted sea level rises. It's anticipated the digital tool will give residents information so they can be part of this conversation Using data from a Coastal Hazard Assessment report by environm...
Digital identity service providers' concerns over RealMe and new legislation
October 12, 2021 20:05 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe need to prove you are who you say you are has increased in the digital era - and anyone wanting a vaccine "passport" is going to have to go through the process. In order to access their vaccination records and certificate, people will have to go via the government's RealMe service or sign up for a new My Health Account. RealMe - run by Internal Affairs - is one of a number of providers offering digital identity verification, but there are concerns the department will also play the ro...
What the OCR rise means for investors and borrowers
October 11, 2021 22:50 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBFinancial planner Liz Koh says we are at the start of a new economic cycle in which there will be winners and losers. The winners will be those who are prepared for the change.
How the Ever Given sparked another Little Yellow Digger adventure
October 11, 2021 22:30 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIt was a story that brought the world to a near standstill - well, in shipping anyway - and sparked many a meme. It was the unfortunate grounding of the massive container ship Ever Given in the Suez canal back in March, after it was buffeted by a sand storm and got stuck.
Book review - The Book of Form and Emptiness
October 11, 2021 21:40 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBJessie Bray Sharpin reviews The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki, published by Text Publishing.
Sonny Bill Williams: the man on and off the field
October 11, 2021 21:07 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBSonny Bill Williams, a star across three rugby codes, an NZPBA heavyweight boxing champion, and an Olympian. During his 17-year rugby career, he was part of the Rugby World Cup winning sides in 2011 and 2015, as well as a Super Rugby title with the Chiefs. And in league, where he started out, he won NRL titles with the Canterbury Bulldogs and Sydney Roosters.