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Nine To Noon
Smart, in-depth and relentlessly curious, host Kathryn Ryan dives into the stories shaping New Zealand and its people. Interviews and expert analysis from around the world and at home. It’s where big ideas are unpacked and everyday life explored.
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Episodes
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben 22.06.2026 8:50
President Trump faces mounting political pressure due to intense domestic criticism over Swiss peace talks with Iran.
'Real world' AI startup closes massive funding round 22.06.2026 11:38
Odyssey creates artificial intelligence models of real world settings for things like robotics and self-driving cars to be trained
Public Trust moves away from manual system to cope with sky-high hardship applications 22.06.2026 10:26
It has begun automating some of its KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals, as applications reach record highs.
Two different councils on amalgamation 22.06.2026 20:06
The Government has told councils to come forward with plans or face having amalagamation plans made for them.
Urban Issues with Bill McKay 21.06.2026 11:58
Bill brings us up to date with the latest on Auckland's housing intensification plan, what might the new mega-Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport look like, and celebrates bi-partisan support for the 30-year infrastructure plan.
Let them Eat My Cake - award-winning Auckland baker 21.06.2026 12:30
Auckland business owner Zarnya Mulvay believes if you're going to eat cake, it should be worth it.
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten 21.06.2026 25:51
Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the National Party's annual conference.
Around the motu: Keiller MacDuff, RNZ senior reporter in Christchurch 21.06.2026 10:02
Keiller discusses the latest on the opposition to a planned development on a golf course in the township of Pegasus, and more.
Book review: Cape to Bluff Vol. 2 21.06.2026 4:41
David Hill reviews Cape to Bluff Vol. 2 by Simon Devitt and Andrea Stevens, published by Simon Devitt Photography.
Irish-Kiwi Gráinne Moss completes Oceans Seven Challenge 21.06.2026 8:55
At the age of 56, she has managed to finish Japan's Tsugaru Strait on her second attempt.
Jim van der Poel on 40 years in the dairy sector 21.06.2026 26:58
There's not much Waikato dairy farmer Jim van der Poel hasn't been involved with in the past 40 years.
Foreign correspondent Daniel Schweimler in Argentina 21.06.2026 9:06
The World Cup is providing a welcome distraction from Latin America's problems, how are Latin American teams faring?
Fund adds in a new funding option, but no new money 21.06.2026 17:28
The government's Social Investment Fund was launched a year ago and allocated $190m over four years,
Rural internet providers at risk of closure 21.06.2026 22:44
WombatNet's Alex Stewart is concerned customers will fall back on Starlink - and he says there are security and monopoly risks.
Sport correspondent Sam Ackerman 18.06.2026 11:50
Super Rugby final, the first All Blacks squad of the Dave Rennie era will be named, Auckland FC coach departs and the All Whites match against Egypt on Monday at the Fifa World Cup among other sporting topics ahead of the weekend.
Friday funnies 18.06.2026 14:04
Irene Pink and Elisabeth Easther with the lighter side to some of the week's stories.
Around the motu: Samantha Gee, RNZ's reporter in Nelson 18.06.2026 9:21
Samantha talks about doctors for the provinces and the challenges facing Tasman after more flooding over King's Birthday weekend.
Book review: Thirst by Darren Simpson 18.06.2026 3:57
Roger Christensen of Unity Books Auckland reviews Thirst by Darren Simpson, published by Pushkin Press.
Why Patagonia is weaving more NZ wool into its products 18.06.2026 9:49
Global brand Patagonia has been been developing its relationship with Zentera Wool - the company formerly known as New Zealand Merino.
The adventurer making films in extreme environments 18.06.2026 24:49
Sébastien Montaz-Rosset is regarded as one of the world's best extreme mountain filmmakers.
Pacific correspondent Johnny Blades 18.06.2026 9:09
RNZ Pacific's Johnny Blades with news on PNG's vote on Bougainville independence and more from the region.
Speights turns 150, brewer Bill McAdam looks back on 44 years 18.06.2026 13:50
He joins Kathryn to talk about his brewing journey and to let us know just how much beer he gets to taste on a shift.
Black Fern's after school crash motivates road patrol campaign 18.06.2026 11:10
Black Fern Renee Holmes is the face of the AA's Lollipop Legends which shines a light on the work done by school road patrol teams.
Funding loss threatens driving school aimed at helping youth 18.06.2026 12:48
A youth employment charity In the Hutt Valley is turning to crowdsourcing funding to keep its driving school open.
Screentime: HBO Max's debut, Leviticus & more 17.06.2026 9:00
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to discuss HBO Max's advent into the New Zealand market.
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