Nine To Noon

Hayden Robinson, Senior Station Officer at the Palmerston North Fire Service, managed the response to a blazing fire at the Fitz building. He discusses the rapid spread of the fire and the immediate asbestos concerns that led to school closures. Hamish Ruawhai, Principal of Palmerston North Intermediate School, shares the school's decision-making process and the role of social media in keeping the community informed. They emphasize health safety, the importance of public alerts, and how older buildings are often treated as potentially containing asbestos.

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch with what she's been watching.

Love it or loathe it - it's that time of year when kids roam loose around neighbourhoods looking for fun and sweets.

Tech correspondent Alex Sims focuses on the increasing use of artificial intelligence in classrooms and lecture halls.

Kelly reports on the fire that destroyed an historic rugby club, a reward is offered for a missing local teacher, manslaughter charges four years after the disappearance of a local man and a local golfing legend.

Cynthia Morahan reviews Hardship and Hope by Rebecca Macfie, published by Bridget Williams Books.

US master arborist Basil Camu has made a daring business move - refusing to cut down trees.

UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn.

Raukumara Conservation Park was said to be dying - over run with deer, possums and goats - when iwi raised the urgent need for action more than 10 years ago.

Solar companies say they are lining up to put panels on public buildings and land around the country, and that this could save the state millions.