Nine To Noon Podcast Options

11:45 AM.Irene and Elisabeth wrap up the lighter moments of the week, including Hollywood's latest heartthrob: "hot rodent men". And, a British doctor who found a live goldfish in his garden. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Let the Black Caps post-mortem begin - and we're only half way through the group stage of what is set to be a failed Twenty20 World Cup campaign. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Big basslines, creamy strings, blazing horns and glorious singers- it's time to warm up the winter with some classic Philadelphia soul from Teddy Pendergrass and The Jones Girls. After that, Grant has… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Some big projects are underway across the Far North, which Peter says are largely being driven by small communities. These include the revamping of Kaitaia town square and swimming pool. And there's… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Gina Rogers reviews Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe published by Hachette Read more Audio

10:05 AM.For decades George Wilkenfeld was among those arguing for his country, Australia, to do more to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Voters in Vanuatu have backed changes aiming to end political instability that has marred its governments for decades. The referendum follows protests last year after the country was led by three… Read more Audio

9:35 AM.More Aucklanders are turning to scrap metal yards to make ends meet.  Read more Audio

9:25 AM.A geology professor says New Zealand has a global responsibility to mine some of its critical minerals.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.A local property developer says although he could make money out of new rules, he's against this intensification prospect. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.When Rob and Zareen Cope's four children began wanting phones and screens, the pair decided to dive into the research. They travelled overseas talking with experts and made a documentary. Today, the… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Cyber security expert Tony Grasso looks at the latest on the Ticketmaster data breach which has affected other customers of cloud storage provider Snowflake.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.After eight years of back-and-forth over plans for a new town hall, or replacement civic centre. Read more Audio

10:05 AM.In September 1957 Minnijean Brown-Trickey was one of nine African American students who entered Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Read more Audio

9:50 AM.UK correspondent Matthew Parris talks about the polling that puts the Reform UK party just one point behind the Conservatives.  Read more Audio

9:35 AM.GNS scientists have just returned from leading a voyage to a super volcano that erupted near Tonga in 2022.  Read more Video, Audio

9:25 AM.A New Zealand study out this morning has found virtual reality headsets can help ease pain and anxiety for women in labour.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.The Reserve Bank is moving ahead with a trial getting retailers in eight small towns providing fee-free cash outs to customers. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.There are many people around the country doing it tough right now, as unemployment continues to rise.  Read more Audio

11:20 AM.170 years ago - Parliament first sat.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Music correspondent Charlotte Ryan joins Kathryn to look at the re-release of john Lennon's 1973 album Mind Games.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Police are offering an $80,000 reward for information on missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children. Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Gail Pittaway reviews The Piano Player of Budapest by Roxanne de Bastion published by Hachette Read more Audio