Nine To Noon

The Health Minister has been criticised for not reappointing the chair of the Medical Council, Dr Rachelle Love, and the deputy chair, Simon Watt. 

A new documentary screening in this month's Doc Edge Festival follows the live of Christian monks and nuns living in a mountaintop monastery in war-ravaged Syria

President Trump kicked off the Fourth of July weekend with a winding speech followed by a record-breaking fireworks show.

The Brian Dougan Youth Programme has been running since 2021 and more than 20 trips have been run.

Rabobank has asked a range of industry leaders for their take on what the food and agri sector could look like in the future. 

A tax accountant says IRD is being relentless in its pursuit of taxes from profits made trading digital currencies.

Using land wisely from Maori land to flood prone areas. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.

A Tauranga gin distillery that uses whey as the fundamental ingredient in its flagship product has won global acclaim.

Kathryn, Neale and Tracey discuss the latest goings on in the world of local politics. 

The latest news from Wellington including questions over the boss of new water authority Tiaki Wai.

Kim Pittar of Muirs Bookshop in Gisborne reviews White River Crossing by Ian McGuire, published by Simon & Schuster.

It's been a wild start to the week in Otago, where widespread flooding and snowfall overnight have sparked evacuations and road closures.

Kathryn speaks to the real "Guy Stanton" about going undercover and creating a false identity.

Poland says warnings of Russian attack on NATO state serious, 10 years since Brexit, ructions at the Vatican and verdict expected in appeal by far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

After being rescued and adopted by a biosecurity dog trainer, Noah is now one of the top sniffer dogs at Christchurch airport.

Local government's delays in fixing their leaky pipes, or damaged roads are costing ratepayers even more in the long run.

Following her own 15 year battle with anorexia, Dr Meg Vardy is behind a new charity providing a peer support service.

The return of the Alexandra's abandoned half-empty milk bottles, Swiss yodellers and clever animals.

All Blacks first team of the year has been picked, the start of the new Nations Cup format, fears for the domestic netball competition next year, and the Football World Cup continues.

 Palmerston North loses last entrologist, the regional loan to build a massive rail and freight yard, the latest in the school bus saga,  the Kaimanawa wild horse muster and knitting a thousand teddies.

Susanna Andrew of Unity Books Wellington reviews Stakes by Noelle McCarthy

A deep dive into the world economy of money laundering - and what author, Oliver Bullough, declares is the failed pursuit by Government officials and regulators.

Papua Rebels say they shot dead US pilot and burned plane, Australia and Vanuatu sign new development and security pact, official results confirmed for New Caledonia's provincial elections.

The need for emergency supplies for animals in the event of flood, quake or fire. 

Ruapehu District's Mayor, Weston Kirton, has warned about reduced services for his region if the Government rates caps are introduced.