Lynn Freeman
Financial Planner Liz Koh : The Big Squeeze
Liz Koh says with higher interest rates and rising inflation many families will feel a big squeeze. We are likely to see big increases in short term debt as families struggle to cope with financial… Audio
Citizens Advice Bureau: protection needed for those not covered by Residential Tenancies Act
The Citizens Advice Bureau is calling on the Government to protect the rights of people who are renting accommodation, but are not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act. Dr Hubbard says the… Audio
Business commentator Nikki Mandow
Nikki discusses water reform with the Water NZ National Performance Review just out, and she also talks to Lynn about the demand for GIB board which is in short supply. Audio
Book review: Toi Tu Toi Ora edited by Ed Nigel Borell, Moana Jackson and Taarati Taiaroa
Michelle Rahurahu reviews Toi Tu Toi Ora edited by Ed Nigel Borell, Moana Jackson and Taarati Taiaroa, published by Penguin Random House NZ Audio
Cultish: The linguistic tricks cults use
What really drives people towards cults is language, says linguist Amanda Montell. Her new book Cultish: the Language of Fanaticism explores the linguistic patterns that cults and cult-like brands… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
The US President Joe Biden heads to Brussels for a NATO summit this week as pressure builds on the military alliance over the Russian invasion and continued bombing of cities in Ukraine… Audio
Welcome to Hackland, Auckland's makerspace
A community of tinkers and makers in Kingland Auckland have joined forces to establish their own urban creative playground. Hackland is a makerspace equipped with tools and materials to enable people… Audio
How under-served learners are a $11b loss for New Zealand
Yesterday Nine to Noon looked at a new report into the declining rates of literacy and numeracy in the country and what could be done to fix it. This morning Lynn focuses on the $11b missing from the… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
As the weather turns colder, Kennedy reflects on something truly cold: the wreck of Shackleton's ship "Endurance," discovered a fortnight ago on the bottom of the Weddell Sea in Antarctica. He also… Audio
A taste of Scotland in central Dunedin
At Dunedin's Scottish restaurant Bracken, there's tartan on the walls, the staff wear kilts and haggis and whisky are always on the menu. Chef David Burt tells Lynn Freeman about his passion for… Audio
Political commentators Thomas & Te Pou
The last elements of Covid restrictions are coming down fast - Ben, Shane and Lynn discuss who the transition will benefit and what political risk the changes carry. Also with Simon Bridges leaving… Audio
Wild weather lashes Auckland, Northland
Thunderstorms and lightning have lashed Northland and Auckland this morning causing widespread disruption, including power outages, school closures, property damage and flooding. A severe thunderstorm… Audio
Book review: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Kiran Dass reviews Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan, published by Faber Audio
A Quest to Find and Save the World's Largest Owl
Jonathan Slaght spent five years risking life and limb in the remote forests of eastern Russia researching the largest and one of the most elusive owls on the planet. The endangered Blakiston's fish… Audio, Gallery
Five still missing in waters off North Cape
Maritime New Zealand says the search is continuing to find the five unaccounted people in the waters off North Cape. An emergency beacon was activated by a vessel about eight o'clock last night. 10… Audio
Canada correspondent Catherine Cullen
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks at an "aggressive increase" in defence spending amidst a push to further help Ukraine. Also Catherine talks to Lynn about Canada pulling back on most of… Audio
The battle for the Auckland mayoralty
Some hats are already in the ring to replace Phil Goff, who are they and what are the most pressing issues facing Auckland? NZ Herald Supercity reporter Bernard Orsman has the latest. He's covered… Audio
Now I don't know my ABC: The perilous state of literacy in NZ
A new report brings into sharp focus what needs to happen to prevent the current over a third of fifteen year olds from struggling with maths, reading and writing. Now I don't know my ABC: The… Audio
Declaration: A Pacific Feminist Agenda
The wealth of feminist art by Pacific women Aoteaora and across Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean, is being celebrated in a new exhibition at Toi o Tamaki Auckland Art Gallery. Ane Tonga, the… Audio
Stephen Johnson: Boxed
Thriller writer Stephen Johnson sends an ambitious TV news team into dangerous territory in his new book Boxed. The expat Australian tv producer and tour guide, was a finalist in the 2020 Ngaio Marsh… Audio
