Nine To Noon Podcast Options

11:30 AM.Author Emily Pattullo's new novel explores decisions we make when we're young, and the far reaching consequences they can have.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Fletcher's cost management focus pauses software rollout until 2026. Oliver also talks to Kathryn about the KiwiRail board recommended build-and-sell option to resolve a $551m ferry contract.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Northport expansion has been refused consent and Peter has been gauging reaction. Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Paul Diamond reviews Power to Win: The Living Wage Movement in Aotearoa New Zealand by Lyndy McIntyre published by Otago University Press. Audio

10:05 AM.Geneticist Marlena Fejzo, like many women, suffered extreme morning sickness during her first pregnancy.  Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Former US president Donald Trump is in Milwaukee amid strict security, for his party's election convention.  Read more Audio

9:35 AM.A small tech company is working on an app which it hopes could act as a confidante for children, and encourage them to get outdoors.  Read more Audio

9:15 AM.A review into the early childhood education sector by the new Ministry of Regulation has the support of centre owners - but others are wary.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.As the government pushes on with plans to raise speed limits around the country, an NZTA survey has found strong support for lowering limits around schools.  Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Urban issues correspondent Bill McKay joins Kathryn to look at six big changes announced by the government to boost housing, including the setting up of Housing Growth Targets for tier 1 and 2… Read more Audio

11:35 AM.A three-week winter soup festival underway for the second year- the Waitaki soup sipper trail. Eateries around the district cook up a diverse range of broths and winter warmers.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Tim and Dale join Kathryn to look at Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's time in the US for Nato and the meetings he held with various world leaders.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.The Woodend Bypass north of Christchurch has got the greenlight as one of the first seven roads of national significance - how has the announcement gone down in the community? Waimakariri residents… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Elisabeth Easther reviews Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner published by Hachette Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Lucy Lawless' roles in her career have typically been strong women - so it should come as no surprise that Lawless' directorial debut is a documentary on fearless Kiwi war camerawoman Margaret Moth. 

9:50 AM.Guardian foreign correspondent Luke Harding speaks to Kathryn about the fallout in Ukraine after a children's hospital was struck by Russian missiles last week.  Read more Audio

9:40 AM.A big spike in cases of leptospirosis in flooded areas is concerning health officials, rural people and vets. Read more Audio

9:25 AM.A youth crime expert is ruing the loss of prevention work, and moves to a more punitive policies. Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Former President - and would-be President Donald Trump is continuing his journey to the Republican Party convention, following yesterday's assassination attempt.  Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Our comedic duo Michele A'Court and Elisabeth Easther look at the lighter moments of the week - including poor Larry the cat, of 10 Downing Street, who has outlasted another British Prime Minister. Read more Audio

11:40 AM.President Joe Biden held an unscripted media conference declaring himself the best person to beat Republican candidate Donald Trump.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Wellington band Terror Of The Deep have just reissued a long-lost album from 2010. Grant Smithies has two key tracks from that today, followed by a new single from Christchurch-based singer Holly… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Chris discusses the ownership of Hawkes Bay airport, the 70th anniversary of the Pania of the Reef sculpture, and a big rugby game in Wairoa tomorow. Read more Audio