Susie Ferguson
Cyclone Gabrielle : Wairoa Mayor Craig Little
Craig Little says so many homes are uninhabitable, volunteers are out in force clearing away people's household items that are covered in mud, and silt is everywhere. The focus is on trying to get… Audio
Political commentators Jones & Hurdle
Neale, Tim and Susie discuss the Government's reprioritisation and refocus in light of Cyclone Gabrielle's widespread devastation, and how the relief effort will be funded and crumbling infrastructure… Audio
Around the motu : Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
Diane talks to Susie about local efforts to help the Cyclone Gabrielle relief effort in neighbouring areas hard hit. Eastern Bay of Plenty Local Democracy Reporter, Diane McCarthy is with the… Audio
Book review: Letter for Oumuamua by James Norcliffe
David Hill reviews Letter for 'Oumuamua by James Norcliffe, published by Otago University Press Audio
Suli Tuitaupe: passionate about energising Pacific communities
To improve the health outcomes of Aotearoa's Pacific population, we need to bring a "village feel" to community fitness programmes, says Kiwi-Samoan public health researcher and Les Mills instructor… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle : Vineyards destroyed
Greg Miller is the restaurant owner at Linden Estate winery in Esk Valley. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: reporter Sam Gee in Tairawhiti
RNZ reporter Sam Gee talks to Susie from the Civil Defence headquarters in Gisborne. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: an Esk Valley survival story
There have been some incredible survival stories in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, some are only just emerging as communications are slowly restored in the worst affected areas. Two Hawkes Bay… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Land instability at West Auckland coastal settlements
In Tamaki Makarau, Waitakere Councillor, Shane Henderson is abreast of the still fragile situation at Muriwai where unstable land is causing concern, particularly on Domain Crescent and he also has an… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tukituki MP Anna Lorck
Anna Lorck is the Labour Party MP for the Tukituki electorate - which covers large parts of Hawkes Bay. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle : Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor
The under investment in infrastructure laid bare by the ravages of Cyclone Gabrielle is top of mind for Cabinet today. The Government is refocusing and reprioritising in light of the devastation… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 31 January 2023
It's Ratu, Tuesday January the 31st Anei nga kaupapa mo tenei haora.. Top stories this morning... Brace for round two - red weather warnings are in place for Northland, North Auckland and Coromandel… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 27 January 2023
Top stories for 27 January 2023 Tairawhiti residents say the death of a 12-year-old at a Gisborne beach strewn with wood debris could have been prevented. Free range egg farmers are fielding hundreds… Audio
Kiwi reintroduced to Wellington hills after 100 years
Paul Ward first appeared on Nine to Noon in 2018 when he outlined an ambitious plan to reintroduce wild kiwi to Wellington within five years. Four years later, 13 North Island brown have been released… Audio
Kennedy Warne joins the show from the Auckland Islands
He is on board a National Geographic expedition cruise to the sub Antarctic islands. Audio
Jeremy Taylor's top music for 2022
An eclectic end of year faves selection, with tracks from some albums that have sparked joy. Jeremy says it's been a huge year for NZ releases - Marlon Williams "My Boy", Tami Neilson "Kingmaker", The… Audio
Best in Show: Charly Houtos
Charly Houtos is our champion junior dog handler. The 18 year old from Christchurch is getting ready to represent New Zealand at the world's biggest dog show, Crufts. Charly mainly shows cavaliers… Audio, Gallery
New Zealand's youngest ever mayor
This year Gore elected the country's youngest ever mayor, when Ben Bell, aged 23, won the mayoralty by just 8 votes. Ben Bell edged out the six-term incumbent, Tracy Hicks. Despite his youth, Ben has… Audio
Grandma's road trip: Joy and Brad's excellent adventures
The adventuring began a few years ago when Brad Ryan realised his Ohio based Grandmother, Joy Ryan had never seen a mountain. A plan was hatched for them to visit all 63 US national parks. Now aged… Audio, Gallery
Lads Without Labels: a student-led mental health service
A free roast meal over a chat about mental health is on offer for all-male flats of Canterbury University students by the not-for-profit group Lads Without Labels. The student-led… Video, Audio, Gallery
