Nine To Noon Podcast Options

9:48 AM.Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the new Defence Strategic Review unveiled by the government that has a renewed focus on the Indo-Pacific region, an overhaul to the… Read more Audio

9:36 AM.World-leading New Zealand research has made a breakthrough in earthquake strengthening higher-risk buildings. They've come up with some immediate repair solutions for buildings that are more than… Read more Audio

9:07 AM.Four final bids have been lodged to buy Ruapehu ski fields, but time is running short for one to be confirmed in time to open this winter season. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts which ran the Whakapapa and Turoa… Read more Audio

11:50 AM.Urban issues correspondent Bill McKay joins Susie to look in depth at the five options announced as contenders for a new Auckland Harbour crossing: a variety of tunnel and new bridge routes for light… Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Taupō chef Hare Rewi thought eating for health was "a load of rubbish" before meeting his German partner Lilith, a former obstetrician. Soon he'll merge his Māori food business with Lilith's 'clean… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Political commentators Brigitte and Gareth join Susie to talk about the changes to citizenship rules for Kiwis in Australia, the Parliament protest report, the latest snafu from National's candidate… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Todd Niall is along to talk about the issues in our biggest city. Auckland's parking strategy is heading for sign-off but what does it say about the city's commitment to emissions reduction? Auckland… Read more Audio

10:40 AM.Stella Chrysostomou of Volume Books in Nelson reviews Avalon by Nell Zink, published by Penguin Random House Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Hannah O'Neill's recent appointment to étoile status at the Paris Opera Ballet generated headlines around the world, partly because it's so rare for foreigners to achieve it. The 30-year-old New… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.The latest from the Middle East, including hopes to end the war in Yemen, an Iranian-Saudi rapprochement deal, and the continuing saga of Israel's judicial reform. Sebastian Usher is a BBC Middle East… Read more Audio

9:35 AM.New research finds beneficiaries engaging in financial fraud face significantly stiffer penalties than professionals doing the same. Victoria University Professor of Taxation, Lisa Marriot's research… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Millions of dollars were fund-raised by New Zealand's Red Cross after Cyclone Gabrielle, but less than $4m has been allocated. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Comedians Te Radar and Kathryn Burnett look back on the quirky stories of the past week, including whether it is okay to keep books in the bathroom. Read more Audio

11:35 AM.Sam Ackerman joins us with sports news and events that are tickling the nation's interest. He looks at a head-to-head contest with world championship connotations, the end of an All Black experiment… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Grant marks Nelson Jewellery Week by playing jewellery-themed gems from The 3Ds, Anderson Paak and The Stone Roses, alongside a dusty lost classic from Auckland band The Pet Rocks that's taken 25 long… Read more Audio

10:50 AM.Greytown has a new multi-million dollar medical centre, but is facing an acute shortage of GPs, long waiting times for appointments and conditions going undiagnosed. Wairarapa Times Age Chief… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Cynthia Morahan reviews Wild Places by Katherine Mansfield, published by Penguin Random House Read more Audio

10:05 AM.We let machines decide many of our day to day decisions, but what could happen if artificial intelligence steps in to make even harder ones for us?  Read more Audio

9:45 AM.RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses the situation in West Papua, as the Indonesian military escalates it status to "ground combat ready", following a clash with the West Papuan Liberation Army… Read more Audio

9:35 AM.As children's numeracy continues to decline, there's an argument to introduce traditional teaching methods earlier, like lining up numbers in columns. One maths consultant has been critical of the way… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.The Cook Strait ferries have been plagued by problems in recent months - in particular the ageing Interislander fleet, which is to be replaced by two so-called "mega ferries", due for delivery in 2025… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk a new version of Dead Ringers starring Rachael Weisz, feel-good comedy Rye Lane (Disney), limited series The Last Thing He Told Me (Apple) and… Read more Audio

11:30 AM.As the school holidays near an end and term 2 is about to begin, many children have their friend groups sorted, others are still finding their feet. Today we're talking about loneliness at school and… Read more Audio

11:15 AM.Tech commentator Paul Matthews joins Kathryn to talk about how the streaming content market is being constantly shaken up in the US, but are more of the "super streamers" coming to NZ? And when they… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.The annual inflation rate has fallen back to 6.7% in the 12 months to March, down from 7.2% in the 12 months to December. The data, released this morning by Stats NZ, is well below expectations but… Read more Audio