Nine To Noon
RNZ
From nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to Nine to Noon's expert commentators and reviewers and catch up with the latest lifestyle trends on this award-winning programme.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 22min
Former cabinet minister condemns veterans' agency
Former National Cabinet Minister Hekia Parata has condemned Veterans' Affairs for its treatment of her late husband, Ta Wira Gardiner.
Nov 2, 2025 • 11min
Urban issues with Bill McKay
What's the deal with purchasing off the plans? Bill discusses how homebuyers can protect themselves when buying a house that hasn't been built yet. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.
Nov 2, 2025 • 14min
Samoan chef dines out on top international food award
Just two years ago, Henry Onesemo and his wife Debby were about to open their doors on their new venture serving Samoan cuisine
Nov 2, 2025 • 23min
Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir
Dale Husband and Liam Hehir discuss the latest politics.
Nov 2, 2025 • 8min
Around the motu: RNZ's Keiller MacDuff in Christchurch
Keiller discusses early warning systems and the damage left after the recent turbulent weather.
Nov 2, 2025 • 4min
Book review: Clown Town by Mick Herron
Ralph McAllister reviews Clown Town by Mick Herron, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.
Nov 2, 2025 • 14min
When will Dame Noeline get her team back?
Dame Noeline Taura is once again the coach of the Silver Ferns - but her team is heading off on a tour of the northern hemisphere without her.
Nov 2, 2025 • 24min
Animal sights, and senses explained
How does an octopus change its colours, while colour blind? And why do birds have such radiant plumages?
Nov 2, 2025 • 13min
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian Usher with the latest on the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
Nov 2, 2025 • 19min
Potential Pharmac trim to list of medicines awaiting funding
There are over 120 drugs currently being considered, a number of them are listed multiple times for different treatments.
