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11:05 AM.Dean Bedford reviews The Book Collector: Reading and Living with Literature by Tony Eyre published by Mary Egan Publishing Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Tess Brunton is in Queenstown where a potential bomb threat has evacuated the airport earlier this morning. The airport said it activated its emergency security protocols shortly after 8.30am and… Read more Audio

10:40 AM.A climate scientist whose pledge not to travel by plane - leaving him with a long trip back to Germany from where he's been working - has put him at odds with his employer.Dr Gianluca Grimalda is a… Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Sir Wayne Smith took some convincing to write a memoir, but recently – over two months at his Waihi Beach bach – the legendary rugby mentor detailed his life to sportswriter Phil Gifford. The… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses politics in Vanuatu, the intriguing story of a pair of Chinese scam artists wanted to turn a radiation-soaked Pacific atoll into a future metropolis; France… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.In what's being hailed as a first for the English speaking world - the country's independent bookstores will now have a collective website for sales. BookHub launches tomorrow, and it'll allow readers… Read more Audio

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