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9:05 AM.The Privacy Commission says it is not yet convinced that facial recognition technology is a "justified and proportionate response" to combat retail crime. Retail NZ is calling for a coordinated and… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (Netflix), directed by Wes Anderson and based on the Roald Dahl story of the same name. He'll also… Read more Audio

11:25 AM.When a teen lacks confidence in studying for their exams, a "leadership nudge" from a supportive parent becomes essential, says  parenting coach Joseph Driessen. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Technology correspondent Paul Matthews looks at the cyber attacks that have hit Auckland Transport, causing chaos for commuters. What's happening and what is the organisation doing to stop it? The… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Robin Martin is in Taranaki, where a series of proposed cycleways are causing an uproar in New Plymouth. The initial plans would involve removing around 900 on-street carparks, which nearby businesses… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Matthew Roche reviews Modern New Zealand Cricket Greats: From Stephen Fleming to Kane Williamson by Dylan Cleaver published by Upstart Press Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Dr Karen Stout is an American educationalist who leads Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national network of more than 300 tertiary community colleges in the United States. She is visiting New Zealand to… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about the Conservative Party conference that is being held in Manchester, where Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered an hour-long address outlining… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (Lawa) has painted an alarming - albeit sadly familiar - picture of 1700 of the country's rivers and lakes. The data, published last week, revealed two-thirds of monitored… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Retail NZ is seeking a coordinated and "sector-wide" use of facial recognition technology in a bid to cut down on repeat crime. It says almost all retailers who responded to its latest survey have… Read more Audio

11:07 AM.Musicians have long been inspired by the sounds of nature but could humans intentionally make music with another species?' Wellington jazz musician Dave Wilson pays tribute to the riroriro song that… Read more Video, Audio

10:13 AM.Dracula's has had more than five million attendees - many Kiwis among them. And some of the best acts from the show will be included in Dracula's: The Resurrection Tour which kicks off tomorrow night… Read more Audio

9:55 AM.Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about a record-number of foreign students, and the beginning of bushfire season. Read more Audio

9:46 AM.A popular coastal walkway in Auckland will remain partly closed to the public amid a battle between the owners of a neighbouring heritage cottage and Auckland Council. Read more Audio

9:32 AM.Competition for milk supply in Waikato is intensifying as a new international player sets up shop. Read more Audio

9:08 AM.Tighter regulations have been announced for forestry slash - will it be enough for communities fed up with a debris deluge in severe weather? Read more Audio

11:45 AM.NZ Rugby has taken the famous Ranfurly Shield trophy off of Hawke's Bay after it was broken in two during aftermatch celebrations. A photo of the damaged shield with white powder and a rolled-up… Read more Audio

11:20 AM.Tony Eyre is a proud bibliophile and has taken a lifetime of loving books and wrapped it into a bibliomemoir called The Book Collector. The Dunedin-based writer was also an accountant for 50 years… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson takes a look at what's changed in commerce and consumer affairs under the Labour government - including giving the Commerce Commission the power to conduct… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Around the motu: Logan Savory in Southland Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Ralph McAllister reviews The Girl in the Eagle's Talons by Karin Smirnoff published by Quercus Publishing Read more Audio