Kathryn Ryan
Book review: The Altar Boys by Suzanne Smith
Quentin Johnson reviews The Altar Boys by Suzanne Smith published by Harper Collins Audio
How to find the words to start difficult conversations
Right now, there's probably a uncomfortable conversation you've been meaning to have with someone, but you've been avoiding it. Perhaps you fear saying the wrong thing, or the person getting… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
President Biden's agenda is at risk with further delays on spending packages and the threat of a potential default as a critical borrowing limit looms. And Ron has an update on the oil spill in the… Audio
Russian film crew to take off for first movie in space
In the next day or so a film crew is heading off to spend a week and a half on the international space station. Scenes for the Russian movie Challenge will be shot at the space station that orbits… Audio
Health Minister Andrew Little responds on medicinal cannabis
Last week Nine to Noon looked at the situation with the availability of medicinal cannabis in New Zealand. October 1 marked an end to the bulk importation of unapproved products, leaving just four… Audio
Afghans hope for action while awaiting court hearing
Afghans with connections to New Zealand are pinning their hopes on a government change of heart as they wait for a judicial review into their case next month. In August, Community Law Waikato launched… Audio
Is the Future of Housing in our own back yards?
Bill looks at the history of the backyard in New Zealand and how it's changed over the years. As the housing crisis continues, could our backyards be the perfect place to look for a solution? Bill… Audio
Capsicums from the Matakana food basket
For almost 40 years, horticulturalist Hamish Alexander has been growing capsicums in at Omaha Flats and now employs more than 150 people. His business, Southern Paprika is one of many food producers… Audio, Gallery
Political commentators Jones & Morten - Covid spreads to Waikato
Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten talk to Kathryn about the Govenment's ongoing plans to deal with the Covid delta outbreak as two positive cases in Hamilton and Raglan see parts of Waikato move to… Audio
Second hand bookshop review: Mort by Terry Pratchett
Matthew Morris from Wellington second-hand book store Arty Bees reviews Mort by Terry Pratchett published by Penguin Random House Audio
Geoff Ross & Justine Troy: From Herne Bay to Lake Hawea Station
Geoff Ross & Justine Troy swapped their busy urban Auckland lives to embark on a new adventure on their Otago high country farm, Lake Hawea Station. They founded the vodka brand 42 Below in their… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
A court in Paris has been hearing harrowing testimony from survivors of the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris that left 130 people dead and more than 400 injured. Meanwhile, another court in Paris has… Audio
Wellington City Councillors to vote on expanding bush track
Wellington City Councillors will vote next month on a proposal to vastly expand the city's bush track network into the Te Kopahou reserve. It's an area of over one thousand hectares that descends from… Audio
Treating Covid-19: Ronapreve explained
The antibody drug Ronapreve is being reviewed by Medsafe to treat covid-19 patients in New Zealand. Described as an antibody cocktail, the World Health Organisation is recommending people who are most… Audio
A roadmap out of lockdown
Cabinet will review Covid levels today, but the Prime Minister is already framing today's announcement more as a "roadmap" forward, after vaccination rates fell 87,000 short of a 90 percent goal for… Audio
The week that was with Te Radar and Pinky Agnew
Comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew bring a few laughs - including where one North Dakota squirrel stashed his nuts. Audio
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Dana talks to Kathryn about some interesting new research released to coincide with Sport NZ's women + girls summit this week. Also the argument surrounding sports stars unable to secure MIQ spots and… Audio
New music with Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy says Reb Fountain triumphs in following up her Taite Prize winning 2020 album, new music from SZA, and Britpop anniversaries abound! Audio
Book review - Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
Kim Pittar from Muir's Independent Bookshop Gisborne reviews Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr, published by Harper Collins. Audio
Kharl WiRepa - first Māori designer in British Vogue
Rotorua-based Kharl WiRepa is the first Māori fashion designer to be featured in British Vogue. His brand specialises in red carpet styles, racewear, bridal couture, and power dressing. Vogue… Audio, Gallery