Nine To Noon Podcast Options

11:30 AM.Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist in animal welfare, talks with Kathryn about what pets bring to our lives, ahead of National Pet Day later this week. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.The markets are a sea of red after the US lays out an extensive tariff regime for the rest of the world.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Peter updates Kathryn on the latest events in Northland including Whangarei council's fluoride battle, a survey finds one in four road workers are verbally abused every day, water restrictions ease in… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Harry Ricketts reviews The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz by Anne Sebba published by Hachette Read more Audio

10:30 AM.There has been some wild weather in the lower North Island this morning - with heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms. Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Whip-smart lyrics, intricate layering and heart-thumping rhythm - these are the foundations that make up CHAII, a Persian-Kiwi rapper and producer who's been on the rise for the last five years. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.The US tariffs are blowing up markets worldwide and now President Trump is threatening to up the ante with China after it reciprocated tariffs. Read more Audio

9:20 AM.A new stocktake from the Ministry for the Environment has found floods are among the most frequent and damaging natural hazards New Zealand faces, but the risk of wildfires is expected to increase… Read more Audio

9:05 AM.The Defence Minister discusses the plan for a massive boost in defence spending - up to levels not seen since the early 1990s. Read more Audio

11:45 AM.The magnificent new book about huia and the artist who has been painting them for 60 years.  Read more Audio

11:30 AM.A hāngī isn't an everyday meal for most people, but Lower Hutt local CJ Collier has set out to make it just that.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.The Ngai Tahu court case has concluded with the judge's decision to come and there were 21,334 red light runners detected at just five Christchurch intersections last year. Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Joanna Ludbrook from Chicken and Frog Bookshop in Featherston reviews The Paperbark Tree Committee by Karys McEwen published by Text Publishing Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Connecting with farmers is one of the attributes Robyn Dynes -- the latest recipient of Lincoln University's prestigious Bledisloe Medal - is most proud of.  Read more Audio

9:45 AM.The European Union takes its time to react to Trump's tariffs, seeking unity, France's Le Pen vows to fight court ban on running for president and Hungary pulls out of International Criminal Court.  Read more Audio

9:35 AM.First piloted in 1997 at One Tree Hill College - the Rotary Reading Enrichment Programme has grown to cover eight schools, and two more set to begin on Waiheke Island next term.  Read more Audio

9:20 AM.A new campaign launching today wants political lobbyists subject to a mandatory code of conduct and a new Integrity Commission established to enforce the code.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.The Mental Health Foundation says plans for police to scale back attending mental health callouts must be halted. The Police currently receive 70,000 mental health callouts a year but the Govt wants… Read more Audio

11:50 AM.Comedians Donna Brookbanks and Irene Pink bring the laughs, including the top April Fools' Day pranks of 2025. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Liam Lawson's set to finally get back on track after his formula one demotion, Auckland's stale stadium debates drag on and depleted Black Caps make the most of the IPL window - Sam Ackerman goes over… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.London band The Tubs find a sweet spot between wistful sad-boy lyrics and glorious guitar jangle on their second album Cotton Crown.  Read more Audio

10:50 AM.The Palmerston North City Council has come up with a creative solution that avoids lifting speed limits on some of its local roads.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Nelson and Tasman are in the firing line for an atmospheric river, this weather is coming on the back of a drought, the new ferries plan "just needs to be done" according to Picton residents and a… Read more Audio