Nine To Noon Podcast Options

10:35 AM.Louise O'Brien reviews Table For Two by Amor Towles published by Penguin Random House Read more Audio

10:05 AM.May is, of course, New Zealand Music Month and Kathryn's feature guest is an established musician who's helping the next generation develop their skills and fuel their passion. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying at the former President's hush money trial in New York. Read more Audio

9:30 AM.The four major banks are moving toward a system allowing customers to make payments via third parties, using bank-approved software. Read more Audio

9:05 AM.There's a push for student trainees to be paid while on their compulsory job placements - as many drop out due to cost of living pressures. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.RNZ's Auckland correspondent Amy Williams joins Kathryn to talk about Ponsonby Road businesses looking to fund extra security guards in the wake of a fatal shooting. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Kennedy is on Northland's east coast to discuss the issue of kina barrens in the area, and some new proposals from Fisheries New Zealand to deal with the problem. Read more Audio

11:35 AM.Ten years ago London chef Max Halley quit the world of Michelin stars and fine dining to open a simple, unassuming sandwich joint. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising 93% of households will benefit from tax relief in the upcoming Budget, as public agencies are tasked with drastic cost-cutting targets. Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Stella Chrysostomou of Volume Books reviews Gracehopper by Mandy Hager published by One Tree House Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Run by the trio of Adam King, Alan Morrison & Rowan Bettjeman, Viva La Dirt League is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most popular YouTube channels. Read more Audio

9:50 AM.Attacks on politicians in Germany are on the rise as elections approach. Read more Audio

9:40 AM.After running 7,500km across Canada in 305 days Jon Nabbs gave himself a few months to rest. Read more Audio

9:30 AM.The Reserve bank wants retail banks to pay more attention to climate risks and the ongoing insurability of the properties against which they lend. Read more Audio

9:05 AM.A just released report paints a dire picture of the state of support being provided to neurodivergent children in our education system. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Te Radar and Pinky Agnew bring the lighter moments of the week, including how a North Korean propaganda song became a Tiktok hit, and the political party in Germany calling for kebabs to be… Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Dana Johannsen has been investigating the tough selection standards New Zealand sets for its Olympic athletes. Is it helping, or harming, the country's medal prospects?  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Jeremy Taylor brings a tune from Dua Lipa's third album which he says epitomises 'sad disco', Kamasi Washington delivers his most accessible set yet. Read more Audio

10:45 AM.The Buller District Council has started on what it calls a "once in a generation" master planning exercise. It is looking at Westport's environmental vulnerability but also social and economic… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Jessie Bray Sharpin reviews The Mark by Fríða Ísberg published by Text Publishing Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Shortly after her 60th birthday party, Jo Peck's husband of 25 years announced he was in love with someone else. In her new memoir Suddenly Single at 60, the Australian advertising exec encourages… Read more Audio

9:50 AM.Chinese president Xi Jinping has made his first trip to Europe since the Covid-19 pandemic, where he was met by varying receptions across different countries. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.Hydrogen remains more expensive than diesel as a trucking fuel, and the cost of getting a hydrogen powered truck on the road is higher.  Read more Audio

9:25 AM.European Union's ambassador to New Zealand, Lawrence Meredith talks to Kathryn about the war in Ukraine and the recent FTA with New Zealand. Read more Audio

9:15 AM.The country has come through a tight electricity generation supply situation this morning. Transpower chief executive Alison Andrew  Read more Audio