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11:05 AM.Tech correspondent Paul Matthews looks at government work on a digital strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand, and has recently released a proposed structure and discussion document. So what are the… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Murray Williams reviews New Zealand Seabirds: A Natural History by Kerry-Jayne Wilson, published by Potton & Burton Read more Audio

10:30 AM.The government has just announced a free trade deal with the United Kingdom, saying it will boost New Zealand's GDP by $1 billion and provide unprecedented access for New Zealand exporters to the UK… Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Best-selling author and award-winning writer Elizabeth Day speaks with Kathryn Ryan about her latest novel Magpie, a psychological thriller about motherhood. Elizabeth has been praised for… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn to talk about the warnings from Health Secretary Sajid Javid that new Covid cases could skyrocket this winter - but his government won't heed a call from… Read more Audio

9:30 AM.In the 112 test matches he played for the All Blacks, first-five Dan Carter amassed a staggering 1598 points, at an average of 14.27 per game. No active player is within 500 points of his tally and no… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Secondary principals in South Auckland say the government's plans for reopening schools will be too late for many of their students. Students in years 11, 12 and 13 will be allowed back to school in… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Nine to Noon to answer listeners' questions about Covid-19 and highlight two new studies - one from Sweden into how vaccines can protect others in households who might be… Read more Audio

11:32 AM.When Barbara Relph's 33-year relationship ended, the Auckland writer couldn't find a book with the information and guidance she needed to get through the separation process. Now she's written it - … Read more Audio

11:06 AM.One song - many ways. Yadana Saw shares some classic songs from Tom Tom Club and The Mohawks and discusses how they've been reappeared in the works of Mariah Carey and other memorable pop tracks. Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Leah McFall reviews A Still Life by Josie George, published by Bloomsbury Leah says: Charming, positive and surprising, this book shows what can happen if you choose to live slowly, and fully in the… Read more Audio

10:06 AM.This year marks 60 years since the building of the Berlin Wall, appearing practically overnight on the 12th -13th of August 1961. It separated families, friends, lovers and even parents from their… Read more Audio

9:52 AM.Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about Australia's climate position and the difficulties and disagreements the coalition government is having ahead of COP26 in Glasgow… Read more Audio

9:32 AM.New research calls for improved stewardship of antimicrobials, including antibiotics, and chemicals found in personal care and cleaning products to protect human and ecological health.The review of… Read more Audio

9:06 AM.Plastic surgeons seeing a rise in botched jobs are urgently calling for legislation to regulate non-surgical cosmetic treatments like Botox and lip fillers. New Zealand currently has no age limits for… Read more Audio

11:50 AM.Andrew talks to Kathryn about two journalists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Filipino-American Maria Ressa and Russian editor Dmitry Muratov. Read more Audio

11:35 AM.Renowned Kiwi painter Dick Frizzell's new book 'The Sun is a Star' celebrates his passion for cosmology. Read more Audio

11:07 AM.Business commentator Pattrick Smellie looks at the contradiction at the heart of Fonterra; what farmers want doesn't always make good business.

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10:40 AM.Ralph McAllister reviews The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin, published by Canongate Trade. Read more Audio

10:07 AM.Product inventor Kayne Horsham's innovative architectural product Kaynemaile is the striking centrepiece of Expo 2020's entrance canopy in Dubai. Read more Video, Audio

9:53 AM.Two Democrats are holding up the passage of President Biden's infrastructure bill. Also there is much attention to the January 6 riot at the Capitol, the investigating committee goes forward with… Read more Audio

9:35 AM.Air New Zealand and aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus have launched a joint initiative to investigate the future of hydrogen-powered aircraft.  Read more Audio

9:09 AM.The Climate Leaders Coalition's third anniversary snapshot shows Kiwi businesses have invested $9.5b into emissions reduction. Read more Audio

11:58 AM.Bill McKay talks to Kathryn about code compliance of cabins to be used as backyard dwellings. Recent loosening up of rules means building consent isn't required if the cabin is under 30m2, it used to… Read more Audio

11:35 AM.Professional rugby player Riki Hoeata is now a smooth(ie) operator. After an injury ended his rugby career in 2015, Riki and his and partner Ellen run New Zealand's only smoothie kit subscription… Read more Video, Audio