Nine To Noon Podcast Options

9:45 AM.UK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Kathryn to discuss two by-elections due to be held later on Thursday, that could prove to be problematic for the Conservatives. He'll talk about Britain's reaction to… Read more Audio

9:40 AM.Could dung beetles be the solution for farmers managing freshwater on their property? Dr Shaun Forgie is driving a push for change.  Read more Audio

9:25 AM. Médecins Sans Frontières has labelled the explosion at the hospital a "massacre" that is "absolutely unacceptable", amid a back-and-forth over who is to blame.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.SIS boss Andrew Hampton tells Kathryn there are undoubtedly bad actors who will try to exploit New Zealand private sector businesses, especially those who need investment. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study that's investigated why we love fatty foods so much and the role texture has to play.  Read more Audio

11:35 AM.For any hobby or professional beekeeper there are a plethora of known pests and diseases that affect honey bees, including Varroa.

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11:07 AM.Music commentator Kirsten Zemke goes out of this world with some songs that are not only about space, but have been broadcast from there too.  Read more Audio

10:47 AM.Susan Botting is in Northland where Whangarei District Council is pushing back against a 2022 Government directive to fluoridate its council-supplied drinking water.  Read more Audio

10:42 AM.Paul Diamond reviews Nga Kaihanga Uku Maori Clay Artists by Baye Riddell published by Te Papa Press. Read more Audio

10:07 AM.New Zealand mountaineer Guy Cotter has summited Mount Everest five times and scaled 7 of the world's 14 above-8000m peaks. For over 30 years, he has led guided Everest expeditions with… Read more Audio

9:52 AM.Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to look at the failed Voice vote at the weekend. Where did the Yes and No campaigns differ?

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9:40 AM.New research suggests disruption to our circadian rhythms can lead to depression, anxiety and psychosis. So what's the solution? Get outside! Read more Audio

9:07 AM.A group of Wellington bar owners say they face unreasonable delays for liquor licences, and are unfairly blamed for antisocial behavior on Courtenay Place.  Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Glen joins Kathryn to talk about the semi-final shakedown at the Rugby World Cup and who's on track to make the final. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.If you've tackled the Otago Rail Trail or have been through the Maniototo, you'll probably be familiar with the store in Oturehua that doubles as a museum. It was founded by Thomas Gilchrist in 1902… Read more Audio

11:10 AM.Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson takes a look at what the election might mean for the stockmarket and businesses - and what the latest inflation data out today could show. And she'll look at the… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Logan Savory is in Southland, where National's electorate candidate Penny Simmonds has held on to the seat by a landslide. In 2020 she beat Labour's Liz Craig by just 224 votes. This time around, the… Read more Audio

10:05 AM.After conquering cartooning, NZ-born illustrator Maddie Dai is now based in London and telling stories on-screen.
"I ended up on this trajectory that spun me across the world but I've always felt… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Ron Elving is in Washington, focusing on the United States' reaction to events in Gaza and Israel. He'll also talk about the inability of the House majority to pick a leader and resume normal… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.Coromandel businesses are worried over the continued closure of the popular Cathedral Cove walking track in the Coromandel. Ray Van Beynen from the Mercury Bay Business Association says the Department… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.The United Nations and aid agencies are still waiting for a desperately-needed humanitarian corridor to be opened in Gaza, as Israel air strikes continue. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Since winning Masterchef in 2022, Sam Low has been figuring out what's important to him as a chef in the New Zealand media. In the new recipe book Modern Chinese, he honours both his cultural heritage… Read more Audio