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9:45 AM.Seamus joins Kathryn to talk about the pressure on Germany over supplying Ukraine with its advanced Leopard battle tank. France and Germany's leaders have met in attempt to turn the page on months of… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.While the big wet has plagued the North Island this summer, particularly on the east coast, it's been a different story at the other end of the country. High pressure systems have kept the South… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.As flooding from recent Cyclone Hale brought down more slash, causing damage to farms, properties and infrastructure in Tairawhiti, the Environmental Defence Society has called for a formal Commission… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.In a remarkably swift and smooth transition after Jacinda Ardern's surprise announcement last week, incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins wasted no time in indicating he would "rein in" some projects… Read more Audio

11:20 AM.Paul Ward first appeared on Nine to Noon in 2018 when he outlined an ambitious plan to reintroduce wild kiwi to Wellington within five years. Four years later, 13 North Island brown have been released… Read more Audio

10:15 AM.Charly Houtos is our champion junior dog handler. The 18 year old from Christchurch is getting ready to represent New Zealand at the world's biggest dog show, Crufts. Charly mainly shows cavaliers… Read more Audio, Gallery

10:05 AM.This year Gore elected the country's youngest ever mayor, when Ben Bell, aged 23, won the mayoralty by just 8 votes. Ben Bell edged out the six-term incumbent, Tracy Hicks. Despite his youth, Ben has… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.The adventuring began a few years ago when Brad Ryan realised his Ohio based Grandmother, Joy Ryan had never seen a mountain. A plan was hatched for them to visit all 63 US national parks. Now aged… Read more Audio, Gallery

9:20 AM.A free roast meal over a chat about mental health is on offer for all-male flats of Canterbury University students by the not-for-profit group Lads Without Labels. The student-led… Read more Video, Audio, Gallery

11:45 AM.Chris is along with the favourite things he's watched this year, his top 10. Read more Audio

11:25 AM.Family dynamics, dealing with in-laws, persuasion fatigue and sheer exhaustion can make for stressful holidays for many. Psychologist Sarb Johal says it can help to prepare like a professional athlete… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Technology journalist Bill Bennett takes a look at some of the biggest technology stories of the year : The sale of Twitter to Elon Musk, Meta, Amazon and other big tech companies laying off thousands… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Cynthia Morahan reviews Greedy Cat's Christmas by Joy Cowley, published by The CopyPress Read more Audio

10:30 AM.This winter and spring have had the highest ever recorded rainfall for Whakatane district, and council staff have reported costs of damage to roads and reserves as being over $2.8 million, resulting… Read more Audio

10:05 AM.25 year old Auckland singer songwriter, Paige Tapara, began writing and recording music in her bedroom a few years ago, sharing on social media and busking. Since then she's been signed to Sony music… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.The most historic moment of the year was the death of Elizabeth II and the accession of Charles III. For many people in Britain this was a moment to pause and take stock of the country's history and… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.A recent report by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found Britain's economy has been seriously bruised by its exit from the European Union in January 2020. Trade between the UK and the… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Many of us will be taking to the skies this week in the pre-Christmas rush - but there's been added pressure on airlines in the leadup to it. The aviation industry has struggled with the scale-up… Read more Audio

11:20 AM.A documentary project has been following the lives of four Maori children since they were born in 2000. The Whanau documentary series first broadcast 22 years ago when the four babies were born. It… Read more Video, Audio

11:05 AM.Ian explores the quirky and happy relationship that exists between dogs and music, highlighting the inspirational relationship that can exist between dogs and their famous musical owners. Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Sophie Handford reviews The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg, published by Penguin Random House. Read more Audio

10:30 AM.Westport is still recovering from disastrous floods which hit in July last year, when about half the town's population of 4,000 was evacuated and 500 homes damaged. More torrential rain in February… Read more Audio