Nine To Noon Podcast Options

11:25 AM.New data from NZ's largest ongoing cohort study - the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study - shows social connections and caring teachers are top of the list for 13-year-olds when talking… Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Technology journalist Bill Bennett looks at two court cases brought against Google that could have big implications for the company Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Tess Brunton is an RNZ reporter in Dunedin covering Otago and Southland Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Phil Vine reviews Strangers in Time by David Baldacci published by Pan Macmillan Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Belinda Robinson is the daughter of famous New Zealand playwright Bruce Mason and the obstetrician Diana Mason Read more Audio

9:45 AM.UK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Kathryn  Read more Audio

9:30 AM.Towards the end of January this year the US President signed a notice to withdraw from the World Health Organisation, but what are the implications for global health and the WHO's ability to track any… Read more Audio

9:20 AM.A long-time advocate for scam victims isn't convinced bank changes will protect victims Read more Audio

9:05 AM.The Medical Council is investigating complaints made against doctors involved in prescribing medicinal cannabis Read more Audio

11:45 AM.Science communicator Jen Martin joins Kathryn with some quirky new research including the reasons why using text abbreviations in text messages can change the way people feel about the person sending… Read more Audio

11:20 AM.Kathryn talks with Christchurch podiatrist Simon Wheeler about how to choose the best shoes for your feet. Simon will take your questions. Text 2101 or email ninetonoon@rnz.co.nz Read more Audio

11:05 AM.Yadana Saw shares some of songs that have been getting a rotate on her stereo - she's been revisiting Emma Paki's debut album, some Prince demos, and the surprise drop from secretive UK collective… Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Ariki Rigby's murderer was sentenced to life in prison. Gisborne's forestry sector are looking to replant 100,000 hectares of forestry and pasture back into native bush. Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Kiran Dass reviews Audition by Katie Kitamura published by Fern Press Read more Audio

10:05 AM.Do you sleep with your phone in your bedroom? Always have it with you? Find yourself constantly checking notifications?  Read more Audio

9:45 AM.Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the latest political polls ten days out from the election which point to Anthony Albanese's government being returned.  Read more Audio

9:30 AM.A world-renowned helicopter emergency specialist is making the case for doctors to be on all air ambulance flights, to save more lives.  Read more Audio

9:20 AM.An alcohol and drug counsellor says thousands of criminals are missed out on potential rehabilitation options, because an alcohol and drug report has not been sought for them. Read more Audio

9:05 AM.For those with a student loan and living overseas - the start of the month came with a hit to their bank account. Read more Audio

11:30 AM.CEO of Consumer NZ, Jon Duffy joins Kathryn to detail some wins the organisation has had with the Commerce Commission over some issues it's raised Read more Audio

10:45 AM.Simon discusses the latest events in Auckland including a stormy Easter, some big transport announcements to come, and the Writer's Festival is coming up Read more Audio

10:35 AM.Sonja de Friez reviews A Thousand Threads by Neneh Cherry published by Penguin Read more Audio

10:30 AM.With the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the world's attention now turns to who will replace him Read more Audio