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9:05 AM.Wellington's Water says the risk of water restrictions this summer has diminished. But it still wants households and businesses to be careful. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Marc discusses the Black Caps defeat to England, Auckland FC's winning run to start life in the A-League and he rates Scott Robertson's first year as All Blacks coach. Also who will be named New… Read more Audio

11:25 AM.Dr Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist and Massey University lecturer in animal welfare talks with Kathryn about what cats and dogs like at Christmas time. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.BusinessDesk senior correspondent, Dileepa Fonseka.  Read more Audio

10:55 AM.Lynn Freeman reviews Shelter from the Storm by Shaun Barnett, Rob Brown and Geoff Spearpoint published by Potton & Burton Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Ron talks about US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his own son, who he says was unfairly prosecuted. Read more Audio

10:32 AM.One of the 2024 Nine to Noon Short Story winners: Qiu Miaojin is Still Alive by Mia Farlane told by Harriet Prebble. Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Anthonie Tonnon is a man of many hats - from music to transport and an interest in New Zealand's rustbelt. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.John talks to Kathryn about the reopening of the Cathedral Cove walking track, Hauraki Coromandel Post (NZME) will be the next local news outlet to close in the region. Read more Audio

9:25 AM.Dr Rod Carr retires as chair of the Climate Change Commission later this week after five years in the role.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.After years of pleading for change, rural GPs are eagerly awaiting new rules later this month which will allow them to hire paramedics to help handle after-hours emergency calls.  Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Granny flats - not just for grannies. Last week the government released feedback on the consultation to liberalise granny flat rules, and no surprise, there were a huge number of submissions. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Tasman Bay Herbs was founded in 1996 - and purchased by husband and wife duo Gavin and Emma Visser in 2021.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle discuss recent political events.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Environment Canterbury votes to delay notifying the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement, Kaikoura considers world heritage status bid, Amberley's proposed new cricket ground is approved, despite… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Harry Broad reviews Kahurangi by Dave Hansford published by Potton & Burton Read more Audio

10:30 AM.While we hear many horror stories about life in emergency housing this story reminds us that community and compassion are all around us.  Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Matheson Brown doesn't mind discomfort. The 28-year-old from New Plymouth just smashed a world record, becoming the fastest person to climb the highest peak in every US state.  Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Notre Dame in Paris is set to reopen following the devastating 2019 fire that destroyed its roof and spire.  Read more Audio

9:30 AM.Psychologists are increasingly being asked to fudge diagnosis for clients with post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental injuries, so that ACC can be claimed.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.SolarZero had one of the largest private equity firms in the world as its owner but the country's biggest domestic player in rooftop solar - is now in liquidation. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Summer's here and so is cricket season, Sam Ackerman talks us through the start of the Black Caps first test against England, the dwindling impact of drug bans in sport and history being made by… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Music man Grant Smithies plays the tunes. Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Jimmy Ellingham is a RNZ Checkpoint reporter based in Palmerston North with news from Manawatu. Read more Audio