Nine To Noon for Friday 8 July 2022

 

09:05 Boris Johnson resigns, but isn't gone yet

Another leadership contest is set to take place within Britain's Conservative Party, after leader and Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally took the hint and resigned. Mr Johnson caved in to pressure after a mass exodus of more than 50 government ministers and aides who quit following a string of scandals: lockdown parties, expensive renovations and the final straw; appointing a minister accused of sexual misconduct. In a bullish speech, Mr Johnson said he would step down as leader, but remain in a caretaking role until his successor is chosen. So how long could that take? Kathryn speaks with UK correspondent Matt Dathan, from outside Number 10 Downing Street. Matt Dathan is the Home Affairs Editor at The Times.

09:20 More Air NZ routes open, but when will it be business as usual?

It's been a busy couple of weeks for Air New Zealand, as the airline got more international routes off the ground and unveiled its new Skynest sleep cabins. Flights from Auckland to Houston and Hobart restarted yesterday, joining a suite of others missing from the company's schedule for more than two years thanks to the pandemic. The aviation industry has been cranking back into gear, as borders reopen and travellers look to reconnect with family, friends or take long-delayed holidays. But it's also been hit by staff shortages, and an increase in fuel costs. Kathryn is joined by Air New Zealand's CEO Greg Foran.

09:30 Men still face long delays for prostate cancer detection and treatment: advocacy group

Men over 50 are forced to wait too long for prostate cancer to be picked up and then treated - according advocacy and support group, Prostate Cancer Foundation. About 650 New Zealand men die of prostate cancer every year. The Foundation says due to Covid there has been a decline in GP visits, and therefore detection of early signs.  Its Chief Executive, Peter Dickens, tells Kathryn Ryan, once prostate cancer has been detected, it can take months for a referral to a urologist, further months for a biopsy and more waiting for any curative treatment such as a prostatectomy. Kathryn also speaks with prostate cancer survivor Conor English, who says men ought to treat their bodies like their cars, and get an annual WOF.

09:45 Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie

Elizabeth talks to Kathryn about a major security breach in China, where an online police database with personal details of an estimated one billion Chinese citizens was left publicly accessible for more than a year. The public was only alerted when a hacker recently plundered the data and attempted to sell it online. And Japan is off to the polls this weekend. Amid concerns that young voters won't turn out to vote, one large Japanese ramen chain is offering free noodles as a sweetener. 
 

 

10:05 Chatham Islands seafood business recognised for quality kai moana

 

A Chatham Islands seafood business has been named Supreme winner of this years Outstanding Food Awards. The Chatham Islands Food Co took gold medals for its blue cod, pure pāua mince and pāua pies. It's the first time a seafood business has taken the top spot in the competition. As the company's founders Delwyn and Gigi Tuanui says the Chathams produce some of the world's best seafood. 

10:35 Book review: The Hitchhiker by Gerwin van der Werf

Emma Hisiop reviews The Hitchhiker by Gerwin van der Werf (translated from the original Dutch by David Colmer), published by Text Publishing

10:45 The Reading

Ginette McDonald reads today's short story  'Made in New Zealand'  by Norman Bilbrough.
 

11:05 New music with Jeremy Taylor

Jeremy shines a light on a  collaborative album between former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler and Irish actress Jessie Buckley, a career overview for 60s folk-pop singer Norma Tanega, and an 80's throwback from Bananarama.

11:30 Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

Sam Ackerman talks to Kathryn about a week of sport that hasn't been short of a headline. He breaks down why he thinks the Warriors losing arguably their best player might just be a good thing, looks at the message the All Blacks are sending for the second test against Ireland, wades in to the equal pay debate and questions whether bad boy Nick Kyrios is the best or worst thing for world tennis right now.

11:45 The week that was with

Comedians James Elliott and Pinky Agnew with a few laughs