Nine To Noon Podcast Options

10:05 AM.The Tongariro National Park is home to outdoor activities including the world-renowned Alpine Crossing , which thousands of people walk each year.  Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Harriet discusses the UK/India trade deal, Labour sticking to it's stripping of winter fuel payments and allegations of sexism at Downing St. Read more Audio

9:40 AM.A fire in Glen Innes has caused thick black smoke to billow over the Auckland suburb this morning. Read more Audio

9:20 AM.An independent electricity retailer warns the acquisition by Contact Energy of the country's fifth biggest power generator will ultimately cost consumers more. Read more Audio

9:05 AM.Consultation on updating health workforce regulations has just closed, but it has sparked worries in the profession, including over greater political influence at the expense of clinical… Read more Audio

11:45 AM.A Soviet era space probe is expected to crash back to earth this month and how do they colour the smoke after voting in the Conclave. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.New Zealand author Sherryl Jordan's first published book was actually the 13th she'd written: Rocco. Read more Audio

11:10 AM.To celebrate New Zealand Music Month, Maggie Tweedie spotlights local songs from taonga puoro band IA and Rei, Christchurch based jazz quartet Darren Pickering Small Worlds, followed by Chris Williams… Read more Audio

10:47 AM.Jimmy discusses staff safety fears at Palmerston North Hospital, the council is debating the future of selling sugary drinks at council venues, and the replacement highway over the Tararua range will… Read more Audio

10:40 AM.Elizabeth Heritage reviews Te Moana o Reo: Ocean of Languages Edited by Michelle Elvy & Vaughan Rapatahana published by The Cuba Press. Read more Audio

10:32 AM.Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges speaks with Kathryn following an event this morning to discuss a strategy for the supercity. Read more Audio

10:17 AM.It's not often you're labelled a 'slug nudger' from the Big Yin himself, but Rosco McClelland has had that honour. Read more Audio

10:07 AM.In parliament this morning, a controversial Equal Pay Amendment bill is being debated under urgency. Read more Audio

9:47 AM.Karen Middleton looks at the strategy behind the Labour victory in the Australian elections, the mushroom murder trail attracting international attention and NZ's former police chief, Mike Bush, is… Read more Audio

9:35 AM.A police officer has launched a map of missing people he hopes will help reunite families with their loved ones' remains. Read more Audio

9:25 AM.Insurers are increasingly concerned about lithium-ion battery fires and what they may mean for home, contents and motor vehicle policies.  Read more Audio

9:07 AM.Many Aucklanders say the supercity model has failed, with progress on delivering transport and infrastructure and solutions a particular sticking point for residents according to new research from… Read more Audio

11:20 AM.Death's not usually a topic for a comedy show, but Shoshana McCallum's managed to turn it into something darkly funny and compassionate. Read more Audio

11:05 AM.A National Party MP has introduced a members bill to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms.  Read more Audio

11:05 AM.New Zealand's substantial film industry awaits details on US President Trump's planned 100 per cent tariffs on foreign-made movies.  Read more Audio

10:45 AM.David discusses the latest events in North Canterbury including updates in Kaikoura's annual plan, Environment Canterbury is boosting bus services and raising fares, and the restored Soldiers' Block… Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Leah McFall reviews The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker published by Canongate Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Tim Friede has injected himself with snake venom 856 times over the last 18 years, and has he's helped create an almost universal antivenom. Read more Audio

9:45 AM.The US President wants to put 100 per cent tariffs on foreign made films - what will that do to the global film industry?  Read more Audio