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.
Episodes
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Oct 20, 2025 • 12min
Around the motu: RNZ's Manawatu reporter, Jimmy Ellingham
The winners and losers in local government elections, as stoush over a Palmerston North park and letting dogs off the leash and the opening of a new mental health ward.
Oct 20, 2025 • 4min
Book review: Eat Wilde by Sophie Merkens
Gail Pittaway reviews Eat Wilde by Sophie Merkens, published by Penguin Random House.
Oct 20, 2025 • 10min
Family loss leads to mental health support in schools
A Hawkes Bay family that lost a son to suicide is now behind a drive to get digital well-being support into as many schools as possible.
Oct 20, 2025 • 24min
The Northland enterprise where disabled people are thriving
When Rachel Hill's son, who has Down Syndrome, left school there were limited options for his employment, education and training.
Oct 20, 2025 • 11min
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Millions joined the global 'No Kings' protests this weekend - as dissent towards the Trump presidency grows.
Oct 20, 2025 • 8min
Landlords respond to research criticism on occupancy limits
Researchers are calling for a review of tenant occupancy limit rules, saying the limits are increasing housing costs.
Oct 20, 2025 • 15min
The banned cricketer educating athletes on the risks of matchfixing
Former Black Cap Lou Vincent received a lifetime ban from cricket in 2014, after admitting participating in matchfixing.
Oct 20, 2025 • 15min
Road workers abused regularly: new report
A new report paints a sobering picture for road workers - with drivers regularly refusing to stop and verbally abusing traffic controllers.
Oct 19, 2025 • 11min
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Waitangi Tribunal with a focus on the documentary Karanga Ra. The documentary consists mostly of interviews about the tribunal's work.
Oct 19, 2025 • 11min
How to become an epic fruit grower at home
Kath Irvine and Jason Ross know a thing or two about growing their own fruit. Kath is an organic gardener who has been teaching food growing for 25 years.
