Nine To Noon Podcast Options

9:45 AM.UK correspondent Natasha Clark looks at questions put to Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his former communications chief Matthew Doyle - who was made a Lord in December - and his ties to a convicted… Read more Audio

9:25 AM.She's been an advocate for women in law, and spoken about rising threats to the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary.  Read more Audio

9:05 AM.While no decisions have been made, Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed officials are working through analysis and targeted consultation. Read more Audio

11:20 AM.Fleur Caulton says a recent refresh and renovation of Queenstown's Rātā signals a turning point in the tourism town's fortunes.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Music commentator Kirsten Zemke plays four 'torch' songs in time for Valentines. Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Kereama Wright is the Director of Mairanga Media providing news for Whakatane radio stations Tumeke FM and Sun FM. Read more Audio

10:35 AM.David Hill reviews three of his favourite books from last year. Read more Audio

10:30 AM.The Christchurch AI start-up that turns meeting notes into documents. Read more Audio

10:05 AM.It's Swan Lake - but not as you know it. Australia's premier circus company, Circa, is bringing its version of the well-known ballet to the Auckland Arts Festival next month.  Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about protests at the visit of Israel's President Isaac Herzog.  Read more Audio

9:35 AM.Researchers say the way economics education is taught in New Zealand is narrow and outdated. Read more Audio

9:25 AM.A new purpose built centre has opened after five years of Auckland's community going without access to care. Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Marnie Prickett says the government's draft legislation weakens the current protections over drinking water sources, such as aquifers, rivers or lakes.  Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Zoi Sadowski-Synott wins New Zealand's first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.When is a sunburn, or a mole, or a bump on the skin cause for concern? And what should you do about it? Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Crown Regional Holdings and a sharp increase in "red"-rated projects and analysts are watching closely as the NZX reporting season kicks off this week. Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Farmers facing bills for emergency generators, SpaceOps and NASA and Southern Field Days Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Louise O'Brien reviews three of her favourite books from last year. The Hallmarked Man, Familiaris  and The Image of Her  Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Uncovering the burgeoning African Grey parrot black market  Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions.

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9:30 AM.Faithless' music included powerful spiritual and often political lyrics from the late Maxi Jazz, one of the original founders of the band. Read more Audio

9:20 AM.The chateau has sat empty since it was closed in February 2023 due to its earthquake risk. Read more Audio