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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Oct 29, 2025 • 20min
New flood data shows where to prioritise climate adaptation
New national flood data maps the properties and infrastructure at risk from flooding now - and as the climate changes.
Oct 28, 2025 • 8min
Why you shouldn't leave your retirement saving to chance
Money expert Liz Koh joins Kathryn to talk about the annual Massey University retirement spending guidelines, which yet again shows that retirees spend more than they get from NZ Super.
Oct 28, 2025 • 15min
Maori Land March, 50 years on
Fifty years ago this month the Māori Land March entered Parliament grounds on a rainy day, led by Dame Whina Cooper.
Oct 28, 2025 • 9min
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett on Southland
Southland correspondent Kirsty Pickett joins Kathryn to talk about how the deep south fared in the recent bad spring weather.
Oct 28, 2025 • 6min
Book review: Twist by Colum McCann
Sally Wenley reviews Twist by Colum McCann, published by Bloomsbury. RRP: $37
Oct 28, 2025 • 8min
Farmers in Southland juggling power supply
A week after storms that caused widespread damage, farmers in Southland are still struggling with power supplies.
Oct 28, 2025 • 24min
Why is the world so transfixed with art heists?
What is it about an art heist that fascinates people so much? What motivates thieves? And what happens when it goes wrong? Dr Penelope Jackson's written a number of books about art crimes and shares her thoughts.
Oct 28, 2025 • 10min
Australia: Watchdog sues Microsoft, Albanese's US success
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche to talk about the decision by the competition watchdog ACCC to sue Microsoft for alleged misleading conduct over adding Copilot AI to its 365 subs.
Oct 28, 2025 • 9min
Helping thousands in need: Wellington City Mission
Wellington City Mission is celebrating one year in its purpose-built $50 million innovative hub in Newtown where it has supported thousands of people and families in need.
Oct 28, 2025 • 14min
Top scientist calls out woeful funding arrangements
A recent government science funding announcement hasn't impressed one of the country's top scientists, who says the country's best researchers are being driven overseas.
