Nine To Noon Podcast Options

9:05 AM.At least five DHB's around the country are assessing household help and are making cut backs. Audio

11:45 AM.The Three King's College school canyoning tragedy and outdoor education. Audio

11:30 AM.Chef Kate Fraser extolls the virtues of the humble courgette while John Hawkesby finds the perfect wine with which to dine. Audio

11:09 AM.A borometric reading on the political pressure cooker. Audio

10:40 AM.By Rob Mundle. Published by HarperCollins. Reviewed by Don Rood. Audio

10:09 AM.Businessman and philanthropist, Sir Eion's also Senior New Zealander of the year. Audio

9:53 AM.The latest news and current affairs from Europe. Audio

9:40 AM.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science has honoured Mark Sagar of Weta Digital for his work on creating realistic digital characters in films like King Kong and Avatar. Audio

9:20 AM.Kathryn speaks to this expert in the reduction of the maltreatment of children and successful parenting programmes. Audio

9:09 AM.Kathryn's joined by Helen Kelly, President of the Council of Trade Unions, Phil O'Reilly, Business NZ Chief Executive and Peter Cullen, employment law specialist, to discuss. Audio

11:50 AM.With Radar and Pinky Agnew. Audio

11:36 AM.We talk about terrorism threats against sports events in India and the Winter Olympics. Audio

11:05 AM.Featuring artists Blur, Laura Veirs, Local Natives and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Audio

10:41 AM.She reveiws"The Endless Forest"by Sarah Donati, published by Bantam Australia. Audio

10:06 AM.Professor Michael Sandel teaches political philosophy at Harvard University and is the author of the new book Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? Audio

9:45 AM.The latest news from Asia with our correspondent Phil O'Sullivan. Audio

9:35 AM.Preppers Tom Martin and John Milandred join the program to talk about preparing for disasters. Audio

9:08 AM.How is the government going implement its proposed tax changes? Audio

11:45 AM.With more than a hint of mirth, Simon looks at the New Zealand incarnation of that American fanchise that is The Apprentice. and lt;br / and gt; and lt;br / and gt; A vicarious look into the… Read more Audio

11:30 AM.This New Zealand born playwright and dramatist talks to Kathryn about life in France and her latest work, The Letter Writer, which is being performed at the New Zealand Festival of the Arts next… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Nat and Kathryn discuss: media tech scares; the new computer engineer Barbie; and appraise TV geek pop culture. Audio

10:25 AM.Written by Paul Cleave. Published by Random House NZ Black Swan. Reviewed by Graham Beattie. Audio

9:51 AM.UK Correspondent. Audio

9:27 AM.Former Prime Minister, now Head of the United Nations Development Helen Clark updates us on her first year as head of the United Nations Development Programme; the lofty Millennium Development Goals… Read more Audio