Nine To Noon

The housing market has stabilised, but a well-stocked rental market is pushing down rents. Dan talks about the inevitability of more taxes to pay for an increasing amount of public needs. And the banks have been told to publish transaction account profits.

Michael covers strong visitor numbers at the renovated Sarjeant Gallery, investors wanted to build a new hotel in Whanganui's CBD, a new pirate ship with an interesting past for Ohakune's playground and the three bridges run signals the start of summer.

Gail Pittaway reviews The Land of Sweet Forever by Harper Lee, published by Penguin Random House.

Stefan Powell, co-founder and CEO of Dawn Aerospace, has received the Prime Minister's Space Prize for Professional Excellence.

Australian journalist Aaron Patrick on the fight in southern Afghanistan that created - and then destroyed - a national hero.

The US shutdown is over, and the House is back working again with Democrats releasing Epstein emails that President Trump "knew about the girls" and was the "dog who hasn't barked".

A kiwi avoidance programme for dogs now has more trainers than ever, as demand rises ahead of summer.

A Dunedin building company is lifting houses in a flood prone suburb by as much as a metre to prevent future inundation.

Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists warn their workforces are depleting to the point there won't be enough experienced professionals to provide supervision for those in training.

Bill McKay, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland, dives into the exciting changes in granny flat legislation. He clarifies what qualifies as a granny flat, highlighting size restrictions and compliance requirements. Bill discusses the critical regulations that must be followed, including construction materials and the necessity for licensed builders. He also warns about upcoming regulations set to take effect and stresses the importance of council notifications. Tune in for expert insights on navigating the new rules for these small dwellings!