Nine To Noon

The wild winds and rain are continuing to plague the upper North Island, with a close eye being kept on Northland's Kaeo River

It's hard to keep up with Donald Trump's tariff changes. Money correspondent Susan Edmonds considers the impact on Kiwi businesses and consumers.

A new initiative seeks to get more women on the tools and in the trees.

James discusses Gisborne District councillor attendance rates, the council has approved a business case for a $22.09m indoor sports facility, and Ruatoria stalwart Hughie Hughes has retired at 90 after 70 years running shop.

Robert Kelly reviews Outrageous Fortunes by Lucy Sussex and Megan Brown published by La Trobe University Press

Join Paul Hawken, renowned environmentalist and author of *Carbon, the Book of Life*, as he unpacks the fascinating role of carbon in our universe. He presents a refreshing perspective that views carbon as a valuable ally in tackling environmental crises. Delve into the interconnectedness of nature and hear insights on carbon sequestration, particularly from phytoplankton. Hawken highlights indigenous wisdom and the need for collaborative approaches, while revealing how plants and fungi communicate in ways that challenge our understanding of intelligence.

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about the three latest political polls that put Labor ahead of the Coalition by a decent margin.

Feel like you're seeing more white tails in your house at the moment? It's not your imagination. A spider expert explains why.

A Kiwi architecture company says it's found a way to build a healthy and sustainable three bedroom house that three people can assemble in six weeks at a cost - excluding land - of $335,000.

Advocates for neurodivergent children and students with disabilities say government plans to cut Kahui Ako, which paid schools to work in groups, and redirect the money to support children with disabilities, is good news.