Nine To Noon

The Financial Markets Authority misses its key metrics, ANZ Bank bosses lose their bonuses.

Piers discusses three accidental or unexpected deaths in the region over the weekend, one of Wairarapa's most successful businesses, Tranzit, marks 100 years.

Quentin Johnson reviews Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men by Mara Gold, published by Penguin Random House.

With no family, the last resting place of Henry Walter - had fallen into disrepair. Private Walter had been kicked out of the army as "incorrigible" after struggling with the impact of battle and subsequently took his own life.

The Wellington journalist and editor has connected with 80 other people - some well-known, some less so - who lost a parent in childhood or in their teens.

After 40 days, the US government shutdown appears close to ending as several Senate Democrats backed a Republican deal, sparking internal party tensions.

The U.N. climate chief has urged countries to cooperate rather than battle over priorities, as efforts to limit global warming are threatened by a fracturing international consensus.

On October 7th 2023, Eli Sharabi was kidnapped by Hamas and held for 491 days. He and his wife and two daughters were in their home on a kibbutz in Southern Israel when the attack happened.

Soane Edwards, a producer of Thai-inspired sauces on the Kapiti Coast, shares her journey from cooking for Thai officials to crafting authentic flavors using fresh, local ingredients. Alongside her husband, Mark, they discuss their small-batch production process and commitment to maintaining flavor integrity. After a health scare changed their path, they opted to grow the business thoughtfully, prioritizing quality over quantity. They also highlight the joy of customer appreciation and the creative freedom their venture provides.

Andrew Kirton, a former political adviser and now a corporate affairs commentator, joins Brigitte Morten, a legal expert and former ministerial adviser, to dissect recent political upheavals. They explore the expulsion of two Te Pāti Māori MPs and potential legal battles that may ensue. Discussion includes the possibility of a new Māori party and its implications for Labour and the Greens. They also debate changes to climate policy, government responses to meth use, and the resetting of the school lunches scheme, highlighting the complexities of today's political landscape.