Nine To Noon
6,273 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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Some Kind of Heaven, retirement living Florida-style
October 18, 2020 21:07 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe Villages is a self-proclaimed "Disneyland for Retirees" in Florida which has more than 100,000 residents. Filmmaker Lance Oppenheim was only 23 when he spent almost two years hanging out with residents of The Villages, filming his directorial debut – the documentary Some Kind of Heaven.
Africa Correspondent, Debora Patta
October 18, 2020 20:48 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBHow the African continent is coping with covid and police brutality is in the spotlight in South Africa after the fatal shooting of a young mixed race teenager.
Where to now for the Greens?
October 18, 2020 20:34 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MBWith 64 seats, Labour has more than enough to govern alone, and does not need the Green party's 10 seats.The Green party was part of the coalition government for the last three years with three Ministerial portfolios sitting outside cabinet. Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson talks to Kathryn about the election night result and what happens now is respect to talks with Labour.
A new political landscape - commentators Sherson & Jones
October 18, 2020 20:08 - 25 minutes - 23 MBTrish, Neale and Kathryn dissect the election result. 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 Capital Government Relations. Trish Sherson is from corporate affairs firm Sherson Willis, and a former ACT press secretary.
The Week that was
October 15, 2020 22:47 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBComedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell take us into the weekend with a few laughs including a business class flyer baulking at pot noodles.
Sport with Sam Ackerman
October 15, 2020 22:30 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBSam says the annual petrolhead pilgrimage has been dented by COVID, but Bathurst is on this weekend and Scotty McLaughlin will be chasing back to back titles. The horses will be running the Caulfield Cup and it looks like the Phoenix will be spending Christmas in Australia.
Book review - Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey
October 15, 2020 21:38 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBMelanie O'Loughlin of Unity Books reviews Memorial Drive by Natasha Trethewey, published by Bloomsbury. Born to a black mother and a white father in a still-segregated Mississippi, Natasha’s childhood is irrevocably changed when her parents’ divorce and her mother remarries a man, who a decade later, will shoot her mother dead outside their home in Memorial Drive. From the Pulitzer Prize-wining Poet Laureate comes this intimate story of race, family, violence and heart-shattering ins...
Birds of NZ, Oscar Thomas
October 15, 2020 21:06 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBKathryn speaks with Oscar Thomas about his passion for birds which started with a primary school trip ten years ago and has earned him an international book deal. A London Publisher has picked up this twenty year old's first book, A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of New Zealand. It's a beautiful little book, chock full of stunning photographs, the vast majority taken by Oscar, identifying 238 of New Zealand's birds; common, unique and those sacred to our shores.
Election 2020: Jacinda Ardern
October 15, 2020 20:06 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBLabour leader Jacinda Ardern joins Kathryn for an extended intervew on why she should lead the government for another three years.
The Vow, Song Exploder, Totally Under Control
October 14, 2020 22:48 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBFilm and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about The Vow, a documentary series that examines the "self-improvement" group NXIVM, whose leader Keith Raniere was convicted on multiple charges including sex trafficking of children. He'll also look at Song Exploder about how the music industry works and Totally Under Control - a documentary filmed in secret that focuses on the US failings through the Covid-19 outbreak.
The importance of children playing outside
October 14, 2020 22:26 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBAdvocate of outdoor nature education, Wendy Pirie says there are so many benefit of children running around outside and exploring their environment. She is the founder of an Early Learning Centre in Taradale, Hawkes Bay where children have 2 acres of natural play space.
Mobile phones fuel discontent, encrypted messages, new iPhones
October 14, 2020 22:06 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBTechnology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about new research which suggests confidence in governments started dropping with the advent of 3G networks. Five Eyes wants access to encrypted messages - but if they get it, there's a risk criminal gangs can too. And he'll look at what Apple's new iPhones will offer - and what they won't.
Book review - Fire Front: First Nations poetry and power today
October 14, 2020 21:37 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBAnahera Gildea reviews Fire Front: First Nations poetry and power today edited by Alison Whittaker. Published by University of Queensland Press. Curated and introduced by Alison Whittaker, this is a ground-breaking anthology of First Nations poetry showcasing some of the brightest new stars, as well as leading Aboriginal writers and poets including Bruce Pascoe, Ali Cobby Eckermann and Tony Birch.
Understanding Australia's dingos
October 14, 2020 21:10 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBDr Melanie Fillios is an archaeologist who specialises in the study of animal remains to tell help tell the story of human civilisations. For the last ten years she has studied Australia's native dog, the dingo, seeking to find out how and when they first arrived on the continent, and what their relationship with humans has been throughout history. She tells Kathryn Ryan about how she is about to lead a study into several newly discovered dingoes that died thousands of years ago when the...
UK's 19,700 daily cases, will Boris walk away from Brexit?
October 14, 2020 20:46 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBUK correspondent Harriet Line covers the new daily record of daily Covid-cases reported overnight in the UK, as Labour calls for a "circuit-breaker" - a two week national lockdown to stem the tide of new cases. And Boris Johnson will decide this week whether to walk away from Brexit talks or continue negotiations on a future trade agreement with the EU.
Election 2020: National leader Judith Collins
October 14, 2020 20:06 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBJudith Collins joins Kathryn Ryan for an extended interview on why National should form the next government with herself as Prime Minister.
Who speaks for children in the Family Court?
October 13, 2020 22:50 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBLaw commentator and family court Simon Jefferson QC examines who represents the voice of children in the Family Court system and the statutory provisions to have their views taken into account. He looks at what the best model is for representation and whether we are meeting our international obligations. Simon Jefferson QC is a family law expert based at Trinity Chambers in Auckland.
Lingerie for breast cancer survivors
October 13, 2020 22:32 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBTouched by Pink is a Dunedin-based social enterprise offering attractive and comfortable underwear for 'breast cancer survivors and thrivers', founded by Andrea Samson and Lucy Warren. The friends were disappointed by the range of ugly and uncomfortable "Victorian-era" type bras available to them when they went through treatment. Kathryn speaks with Andrea and Associate Professor Lynnette Jones from the University of Otago School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, who es...
Book review - The Savage Coloniser Book by Tusiata Avia
October 13, 2020 21:37 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBFaith Wilson reviews The Savage Coloniser Book by Tusiata Avia, published by Victoria University Press.
Goat farming in the greater Auckland area
October 13, 2020 21:10 - 23 minutes - 22 MBPatumahoe farmer Matt Bolton runs the country's largest goat farming operation, milking more than 5,000 goats a day and demand for goat milk is growing. He runs two neighbouring properties, Oete Farm and Oakdale farm employing 30 staff.
NSW Premier's secret, covid set-back, Pell and the Pope
October 13, 2020 20:49 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBAustralia correspondent Karen Middleton unwraps the scandal surrounding competent and popular New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian, who confessed to a secret five-year relationship with a disgraced former fellow Liberal Party state MP Darryl Mcguire. Melbourne's covid recovery isn't happening as fast as was hoped, James Packer's casino licence is in jeopardy and the Pope has held a very public meeting with Cardinal George Pell, following his acquittal on child sex abuse charges.
Advocating for tamariki
October 13, 2020 20:27 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThe country's first Assistant Māori Commissioner for Children Glenis Philip-Barbara talks with Kathryn Ryan about her dreams for tamariki Māori. Ms Philip-Barbara was appointed to the newly created role last week. She is from Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Uepōhatu and has worked in the public and community sector for more than 30 years.
Lawyer: Covid-induced rent dispute measures need greater teeth
October 13, 2020 20:08 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBA lawyer acting for a group of Auckland tenants who have been served notice to pay rent arrears says business evictions will become common, unless there are stronger measures for solving Covid-induced rent disputes. Kate Sheehan is acting on behalf of eateries based in Elliott Stables, in the central city. They've been served Property Law Act notices for rent and operating expenses they owe to their landlord, Icon Group. Icon delivered $675,000 in rent relief to the tenants during the fi...
A thriving book exchange
October 12, 2020 22:26 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBCoffee, conversations and connecting with the community are at the heart of the Glen Eden Book Exchange. Emma Raven bought the secondhand bookshop in West Auckland four years ago, a lot has happened since then. Garrett Wells was a regular customers - they're now a couple and are parents to baby Juniper. They talk to Kathryn about their business and the people who peruse the shelves.
Book review - The Living Sea of Waking Dreams
October 12, 2020 21:37 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBLouise O'Brien reviews The Living Sea of Waking Dreams by Richard Flanagan, published by Penguin Random House.
Map for the Heart: Essays on Ida Valley life
October 12, 2020 21:09 - 27 minutes - 25 MBTen years ago, writer Jillian Sullivan took a huge leap of faith – leaving a failed marriage and empty nest to build a house from straw in the remote Ida Valley, Central Otago. She talks to Kathryn Ryan about her latest essay collection Map for the Heart.
Business leaders unite in support of climate action
October 12, 2020 20:36 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBTwo climate-focused business groups, The CEO-led Climate Leaders' Coalition, and the Sustainable Business Council have got together to share resources, amplify their message and accelerate climate action. Kathryn Ryan talks to Mike Bennetts, Convenor of the Climate Leaders Coalition & CEO of Z Energy and Mike Burrell, Executive Director of the SBC about how it can be done without losing jobs. After the election, the combined group plans to present its prioritised recommendations to the n...
Spy agency boss on criminal cyber attacks
October 12, 2020 20:08 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBKathryn Ryan speaks with GCSB director-general Andrew Hampton about the repeated cyber attacks targetting the NZX in August, which crashed the website and forced several halts in trading. MetService, Westpac, TSB, BNZ, RNZ, Stuff and Ruapehu Alpine Lifts were also affected. What do we know about the origin of the attacks, are international intelligence agencies any closer to tracking them down and what is the advice for companies and organisations issued with ransom demands?
Braiding Sweetgrass: celebrating a culture of gratitude
October 11, 2020 22:50 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBOutdoors adventurer Kennedy Warne joins Kathryn from Lake Hawea and will be talking about one of his books of the year: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Kids have fun in the kitchen with Egg & Spoon
October 11, 2020 22:32 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThe wonderfully illustrated Egg and Spoon is crammed with well written recipes for children learning to cook, and for the whole family to enjoy. Much of the food is naturally gluten-free or vegan, but of course balanced with the occasional indulgence. Alexandra Tylee, the owner and chef of the much-loved Hawke's Bay establishment, Pipi Café, and illustrator Giselle Clarkson, of New Zealand biscuit drawing fame, join Kathryn Ryan to share their tips and tricks to make and draw scrumptiou...
Political commentators Sherson & Jones
October 11, 2020 22:07 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBNeale 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 Capital Government Relations. Trish Sherson is from corporate affairs firm Sherson Willis, and a former ACT press secretary.
Book review - All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton
October 11, 2020 21:36 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBHolly Walker reviews All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton, published by HarperCollins.
Krump community: Ennaolla Paea on giving back through dance
October 11, 2020 21:08 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBEnnaolla Paea is a dancer and choreographer who leads South Auckland-based Lighthouse Famz, a support base for creative artists that produces events and projects for the local dance community. She left school at 15, telling her parents she wanted to use dance as a youth development tool, and by 17 was already helping to run youth dance events that would have 6 to 8-hundred people attending. Her parents understood her passion, because they too, were heavily involved in helping others. Enn...
Voters seek out online policy guide
October 11, 2020 20:37 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBKathryn speaks with co-founder of the online election guide Policy. It is a complete online guide, breaking down party policies and backgrounding candidates. Ollie Neas, who is also editorial director, says more than 300,000 New Zealanders have used Policy, and engagement is growing strongly.
What's behind Auckland's rail network disruption?
October 11, 2020 20:08 - 25 minutes - 23 MBAuckland drivers' Harbour Bridge woes might be over, but it's another story for the city's rail commuters. Rail network services are set for months of disruption, with rolling four-week outages on the metro lines as part of a complex repair project and speed restrictions of 40 kilometres per hour. Testing identified 100 kilometres of track in Auckland that needed to be repaired or replaced. In addition to existing disruption, the entire rail service in Auckland will be shut for a month o...
The week that was with Elisabeth Easther and Te Radar
October 08, 2020 22:50 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBComedians Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther with a few laughs including the puzzling case of the Labour supporter who ended up featuring on a National Party election pamphlet.
Sports commentator: Sam Ackerman
October 08, 2020 22:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSam and Kathryn discuss the All Blacks team selected to play Australia in the opening Bledisloe Cup.
Book review: Betty by Tiffany McDaniel
October 08, 2020 21:40 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBJessie Bray Sharpin reviews Betty by Tiffany McDaniel, published by Hachette.
Riding the vegan wave: the BOSH! boys
October 08, 2020 21:08 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIan Theasby and Henry Firth have been dubbed the 'vegan Jamie Olivers'. They have a new book out called Speedy Bosh.
100 years of help and hope for Aucklanders in need
October 08, 2020 20:35 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBHistorian Peter Lineham talks to Kathryn about his book 'Agency of Hope' which chronicles the story of the Auckland City Mission from 1920-2020.
Sustainable scarfies: Otago establishes 'green' flats
October 08, 2020 20:25 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOtago University is establishing a sustainability village for students who want to live in a more environmentally conscious way.
Early voters flock to the booth
October 08, 2020 20:08 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThe Electoral Commission says it expects half a million voters will have cast their ballots by the end of today.
Tech's role in bushfire battle, Aussies invest in tech
October 07, 2020 22:07 - 21 minutes - 20 MBTech commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about how technology could be harnessed to identify and fight bushfires in Australia, with a plan between Optus and the Australian National University.
Book review - Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
October 07, 2020 21:40 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBTamsin Martin of Scorpio Books Christchurch reviews Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi, published by Penguin.
Ringside with City Kickboxing's Eugene Bareman
October 07, 2020 21:10 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBEugene Bareman, coach of Israel Adesanya and mastermind behind one of the world's best ranking MMA gyms in Auckland talks to Kathryn Ryan about the 'kiwi invasion' on Fight Island and his take on inspiring male and female fighters.
The Kiwi researcher exposing the links between the religious right & Trump
October 07, 2020 20:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MBA New Zealand researcher has helped expose how data is being harvested and used by churches in the US to microtarget and radicalise vulnerable people into right-wing politics.
Drought worries rise as weather warms
October 07, 2020 20:08 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBAs the weather warms up, what is the outlook for parts of the country hit by drought last summer?
Diabetes drug-dementia link, and could Covid cause Parkinson's?
October 06, 2020 22:51 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBScience commentator Malvindar Singh-Bains joins Kathryn to look at how a common diabetes drug could be linked to slower cognitive decline and lower the dementia risk in Type-2 diabetics. She also covers research into a case of a man who developed Parkinson's symptoms after contracting Covid-19 - is it a link, or coincidence? Malvindar Singh-Bains is a research fellow at the University of Auckland.
Combatting the dark thoughts in our brains
October 06, 2020 22:36 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWhat's going on in our brains when we experience dark or negative thoughts, and how can we combat them? Lance Burdett spent 22 years in the police, and was the National Advisor for all police negotiation teams. His time as a crisis negotiator saw him deal with a range of volatile situations. used his personal experience with depression, and the loss of his teenage niece to suicide, in a new book that tries to explains what's going on in our brains when we're anxious, stressed, depressed ...
Book review - Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald
October 06, 2020 22:07 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBBronwyn Wylie-Gibb of University Books Dunedin reviews Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald, published by Penguin Random House.