Nine To Noon Podcast Options

9:36 AM.A former bank economist and former Commerce Commission member, Donal Curtin unpicks the Commission's decision on copper pricing and telcos reaction. Audio

9:22 AM.Dr. David Newman is a emergency room physician and director of clinical research at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. He founded the website theNNT.com, which aims to give clinicians and patients… Read more Audio

9:08 AM.Angela Roberts is the President of the PPTA - she is concerned that five years ago NCEA exams started on November the 15th. This year they started on November the 10th and now the Qualifications… Read more Audio

11:50 AM.Gavin Ellis discusses funding cuts at the ABC in Australia, which has closed its Auckland bureau and the ABC's New Zealand correspondent for the past four years, Dominique Schwartz gives a final… Read more Audio

11:30 AM.Award winning children's author and illustrator, Jason Chin on successfully communicating complex science concepts to children, like the fundamental force that is Gravity. Audio

11:10 AM.The major change in financial and securities legislation that came into effect on Monday and a major lawsuit in the kiwifruit industry. Audio

10:35 AM.Written by Julie Hill, reviewed by David Hill and published by Giant Sparrow press. Audio

10:05 AM.Australian choreographer John "Cha Cha" O'Connell has a huge body of work in film and theatre, including the 1992 break-through hit Strictly Ballroom; Moulin Rouge, Shall We Dance? and The Great… Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Republican staff member who criticised Obama's kids has resigned. The downfall of Bill Cosby who is accused of drugging and raping young women. Ongoing tensions in Ferguson. Audio

9:30 AM.As attacks on New Zealand computer networks increase by an estimated 60 percent a year, what's the best way to keep information safe from hackers, with minimal infringement on people's right to… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.Thousands of activists forced the temporary closure of government headquarters after clashing with police. The protesters want electoral reforms and more democracy in the Chinese controlled former… Read more Audio

9:07 AM.John Key raises possibility of New Zealand soldiers training Iraqi soldiers in a joint ANZAC badged unit. How would this work and is Mr Key tapping into sentimentality about ANZACs to sell the idea of… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.This week, Kennedy has a postcard from the Seychelles. Audio

11:33 AM.Tom Hutchison, the chef at Wellington restaurant WBC, explains the best ways to cook a whole fish - and how to ensure no part is wasted. Read more Audio

11:08 AM.Political commentators Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton on the continuing pressure on John Key in what is being called textgate, Andrew Little's successful first week at the helm of Labour. Read more Audio

10:39 AM.Written by Nick Hornby, reviewed by Louise O'Brien and published by Viking Audio

10:07 AM.Justin O'Riain is a South African Professor of Biology who's an expert on wildlife wars - the clash between human habitats and animals in the wild, and the drivers of the conflict. Based at the… Read more Audio

9:51 AM.The political comeback of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Swiss voters reject law that would have drastically cut annual immigration, A rocky start for the new European Commission led by… Read more Audio

9:42 AM.The annual Auckland Theatre Awards were founded five years ago to celebrate the performing arts in the country's biggest city. But this year there's a difference - for the first time, there will be… Read more Audio

9:23 AM.Professor of Psychiatry at New South Wales University, Gordon Parker, says counselling and psychotherapy are not right for everyone. He says in some cases they will fail to be of any assistance, and… Read more Audio

9:09 AM.Assistant Commissioner of Road Policing Dave Cliff defends the new drink-driving laws, which came into force today. Audio

11:50 AM.With comedians Te Radar and Gemma Gracewood. Audio

11:34 AM.The death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes. Lydia Ko's recent golf wins. Audio

11:06 AM.Featuring Dudley Benson, Neil Young and Mary J Blige. Audio

10:38 AM.'Maori Art For Kids' by Julie Noanoa, illustrated by Norm Heke, Craig Potton Publishing. 'Motiti Blue and the Oil Spill: A Story from the Rena Disaster' by Debbie McCauley, Mauao Publishing. 'Under… Read more Audio