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 • 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.
Oct 19, 2025 • 29min
Political commentators Ben Thomas and Andrew Kirton
Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital.
Oct 19, 2025 • 12min
Around the motu: Torika Tokalau in Auckland
Torika reports on the new faces on the Auckland council, the latest on the fortnightly rubbish collections, the woman who stepped in to protect a teenager being attacked and almost half of Auckland's special votes thrown out.
Oct 19, 2025 • 4min
Book review: The Vanishing Place by Zoë Rankin
Holly Walker reviews The Vanishing Place by Zoë Rankin, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.
Oct 19, 2025 • 7min
Airbrushed visa photos causing Immigration NZ headaches
Immigration New Zealand is dealing with a growing problem with people applying for visas, with photographs that have been filtered and airbrushed.
