Nine To Noon Podcast Options

10:38 AM.Reviewed by Leah McFall, published by Orion. Audio

10:10 AM.Chris Lintott is an astrophysics professor from the University of Oxford and presenter of The Sky at Night TV programme. He is in New Zealand to talk about, galaxy evolution, the discovery of new… Read more Audio

9:52 AM.The killing of nine people at a community college in Oregon reignites the battle over gun control Audio

9:40 AM.There's a fine line between a bribe and a facilitation payment. A fine, but significant line. And yet when the intent of either is to influence a foreign public official acting in their official… Read more Audio

9:08 AM.It's been called the most sweeping trade pact in a generation, and will affect 40 percent of the world economy. The Trans-Pacific Partnership was finally signed overnight in Atlanta. It will cut trade… Read more Audio

11:48 AM.Gentrification is a relatively young word that describes making new spaces in old areas. Audio

11:31 AM.Robin Nitschke is a Northland tamarillo grower. He says the fruit is versatile for both savoury and sweet dishes. He will run through a couple of recipes, including one for tamarillo chutney. Robin is… Read more Audio

11:06 AM.The expected conclusion in the US of the TPP agreement. Political differences between New Zealand and Australia over deportations from Australia. Russian military action in Syria. Audio

10:40 AM.Reviewed by Lisa Finucane, published by Hachette. Audio

10:10 AM.Devon Mclean believes philanthropy in conservation a is the way of the future. He's the director of Project Janszoon which is working to protect and preserve Abel Tasman National Park, thanks to 25… Read more Audio, Gallery

9:53 AM.Putin's agenda in Syria, how Germans are coping with the influx of Syrian refugees. Audio

9:35 AM.Cybersecurity was top of the agenda during Chinese president Xi Jinping's recent visit to the United States. The US and China have agreed neither country will carry out cyber espionage on the other… Read more Audio

9:08 AM.NZBIO says the The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act hasn't kept pace with rapid developments in GM technology. It says the current legislation fails to take into account relative risk and… Read more Audio

11:49 AM.With comedians Radar and Elisabeth Easther. Audio

11:36 AM.With the latest from the Rugby World Cup, hel also touches on rugby league's big weekend with the NRL Grand Final set down for Sunday night in Sydney. Audio

11:29 AM.Three time champion tree climber, Scott Forrest on the upcoming National Championships in Nelson. and the highs and lows of tree climbing. Audio

11:07 AM.Jeremy Taylor renews his love affair with the music of New Order, is suitable impressed with Tami Neilson's follow up to 'Dynamite', and finds at least some joy in the grab-bag that is Keith Richards'… Read more Audio

10:38 AM.Reviewed by Kiran Dass, published by Viking. Audio

10:09 AM.Brian Hanley is the founder of Butterfly Sciences, a company developing gene therapies for aging. He says while humans are designed by evolution to age, longer lifespans could be on the way thanks to… Read more Audio

9:54 AM.Concerns over El Nino and the growing popularity of social media in Fiji. Audio

9:40 AM.The mystery of the fried egg, the forgotten shoes, and taking orders from a cat. All in a days work for the Scilly Island Police team. Read more Audio

9:30 AM.Hungary is defending a move to close off yet another border to prevent desperate migrants from crossing through on their way to Northern Europe. It has already divided opinion across Europe by… Read more Audio

9:08 AM.For the first time in New Zealand economists have carried out a detailed study of the effectiveness of science funding. The non-profit research organisation, Motu, says its research suggests the final… Read more Audio

11:49 AM.Paul been watching a 6 part Norwegian mini-series, "The Heavy Water War and enjoying the return of some underrated TV shows. Audio

11:30 AM.For new parents those first few weeks can be terrifying. Trying to work out what your baby needs - is it hungry, tired, in pain... and why won't it go to sleep? Dorothy Waide trained as a Karitane… Read more Audio