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11:25 AM.Jane Wesaway and Harry Ricketts, the co-editors for New Zealand Books, New Zealand's only periodical devoted to reviewing local writing, join the programme to talk about promoting our literary craft. Audio

11:10 AM.Rod looks at the separation and sharemarket float of the two new Telecom entities. Also, Cerebos' bid for Comvita. Audio

10:40 AM.Former NZ deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Michael Cullen, reviews former US National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's book 'No Higher Honor' which is published by… Read more Audio

10:10 AM.Michael Enright is a leading expert on competitiveness, regional economic development, and international business strategy. He's been looking at New Zealand's competitive edge for 20-years now and is… Read more Audio

9:48 AM.Jack looks at a new report into the extent of the US banking problems in 2008. Audio

9:35 AM.The president of the Secondary School Principals Association, Patrick Walsh, joins the programme to discuss how we're dealing with bullying. Audio

9:09 AM.The president of the Home Owners & Buyers Association, John Gray, and the Deputy Chief Executive for the Department of Building and Housing, Maria Robertson, join the programme to discuss why the… Read more Audio

11:50 AM.The proposal to have an outpost of Te Papa on the waterfront in Auckland. Audio

11:39 AM.Guest Chef Michele Cranston provides recipes for Egg and Cucumber salad, Lemon and Lime Roast Chicken and Cardamom Jelly with tropical fruits. John Hawksby has a wine selection to match. Audio

11:07 AM.The election results and what will happen next. Audio

10:46 AM.Written by Victoria Hislop, published by Headline, reviewed by Louise O'Brien. Audio

10:06 AM.Greg Gilpin has just retired after 46 years in the police force. Through his work, he has witnessed many key New Zealand events. He was one of the officers who led the body recovery operation on Mount… Read more Audio

9:52 AM.The Political stalemate in Belgium, the financial crisis in Italy, and the process of forming a government in Spain. Audio

9:32 AM.Christchurch schools have begun laying off staff as the exodus of students shows no sign of abating. Audio

9:08 AM.The National Party's second-term agenda includes controversial plans to sell minority stakes in the state-owned power companies, and Solid Energy, as well as a selldown in Air New Zealand shares. The… Read more Audio

11:49 AM.With Radar and Michele A'Court. Audio

11:38 AM.Cricket, and why a journalist was rubbished for highlighting Jesse Ryder's weight and fitness problems. Audio

11:06 AM.Featuring the songs 'Wild Man' by the artist Kate Bush off the album 50 Words for Snow, 'Why Oh Why' by the artist Laura Veirs off the album Tumble Bee - Laura Veirs Sings Folk Songs for Children… Read more Audio

10:44 AM.Gyles Beckford reviews 'New Zealand in the Twentieth Century' by Paul Moon published by Harper-Collins. Audio

10:06 AM.Bioethicist, social scientist, commentator, activist on disability issues and WHO advisor, Tom Shakespeare. Audio

9:51 AM.Political transition in Myanmar; former Philippines president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo charged with conspiring to rig the 2007 senatorial election; and controls on texting in Asia. Audio

9:34 AM.With Eric Kearley TVNZ's Head of Digital Media and Channels along with Martin Gillman Broadcasting commentator and partner at MG Com, an Auckland advertising agency. Audio

9:08 AM.Nine to Noon's political commentators wrap up the election campaign with analysis of the latest polls and campaign tactics. Audio

11:48 AM.When a City Falls, Rest for the Wicked and Project Nim. Audio

11:30 AM.Children and after school activities. Audio