Nine To Noon

Along with being the first zoo, it was also the first conservation organisation in Wellington.

The report is warning the sector needs to move away from what it says, has been until now ad-hoc workforce planning and for Government support to retain skilled oil and gas workers.

Master Plumbers is telling members to ensure all contracts include a clause allowing for escalating product costs, enabling these costs to be passed on to clients.

Film and television reviewer James Croot details the sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, The Testaments (Disney+), set fifteen years after the original.

Repeating mental pathways, giving time to emotions and being a good debater are all key parts of learning to think critically.

Technology commentator Mark Pesce discusses why Anthropic's latest 'Mythos' AI model is considered so dangerous.

Tess talks to Kathryn about urgent plans to get solar power up and running on Stewart Island as the diesel crisis bites, issues around social media use and a Dunedin Councillor, the aftermath of the rat infestation at a local Woolworths and the Otago Rally hits town with 140 crews competing.

Gail Pittaway reviews Addition by Toni Jordan, published by Text Publishing.

Electric motorcycle manufacturer FTN Motion has launched the Streetdog XR, a more powerful evolution of its original Streetdog, following a $2m capital raise.

Two thirds of the UNESCO World Heritage site at Pompeii has yet to be excavated, but what do we already know about the people who lived there?

Harry Taylor is a parliamentary reporter for PA Media.

The dogs working for Waikato University to protect whitebait and now adding their skills to the fight against invasive golden clams.

The work by a small Auckland team to care for organs donated for transplant.

A new report by Australia's eSafety Commissioner has found social media giants aren't complying with the country's under-16 ban.

Science commentator Allan Blackman looks at what goes into nitrogen fertiliser, how oxygen gets made on board the International Space Station, and how science could help baristas make a perfect cup of coffee every time.

What would New Zealand look like in sixty years, if war had ravaged the northern hemisphere and survivors fled south?

President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on the condition that Iran agree to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.

James discusses the 37 year old relief firefightering truck being used in Gisborne, a reduction of 30% for the East Coast rock lobster fishery, worries over driving safety and wandering stock and the local vape stores breaking regulations.

Laura Caygill reviews Lázár by Nelio Biederman, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

In a social media post, US President Donald Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for a period of two weeks after discussions with Pakistan.

The word "mum" was Karina McHardy's first official red flag that something was going on with her toddler son. He was saying it - and then one day it was gone.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton details the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith, the decorated war hero who was arrested yesterday at Sydney Airport.

Farmer says confirmation that critically endangered Australasian bittern were living at the bottom of her farm was better than winning Lotto.

Subcontractors are lobbying for better protections against loss of income when larger contracting firms and companies go into liquidation.

The clock is ticking on the deadline issued by US President Donald Trump for Iran to make a deal, or 'a whole civilisation will die tonight'.

Glen gives a round up of what's happening in the sport world.

The Australian-born defender has more than made her mark on New Zealand's netball scene. Listeners will remember her as an integral part of a dominant Waikato team during the 1980s.

Government agencies have disclosed spending more than $20 million on AI and automation tools, though fragmented budgets and 'hidden' licensing costs mean the actual figure is likely much higher.

Peter discusses the possible timber mill closures in Kaitaia, the toll roads planned for between Northland and Auckland, recovery after more flooding batters the region and the latest on the shooting that lead to the discovery of a rare bat.

Harry Broad reviews Bill McLeod: Mountaineering Legend by Ross Cullen, published by Potton & Burton.

Other operations included trying to flip Soviet agents to work for the West - as well as fake intel to lure Russian operatives down dead ends.

She's a sustainability advocate and author of two books on a zero waste lifestyle. She also has a big social media presence in which she shares her insights into how to reduce, rescue or reuse items.

President Trump's Monday press conference regarding a rescue in Iran is being eclipsed by his aggressive threats toward the country's infrastructure.

The red admiral is a familiar species in some parts of the country, but it is uncommon in other regions.

Since 2020 the proportion of waste in recycling bins has continued to climb, due to both deliberate contamination by households, and common mistakes by people thinking they are doing the right thing.

The latest push is a partnership between Health New Zealand and the College of GPs to attract doctors from overseas, focusing on those with UK medical qualifications.

James Croot reviews four new movies - I Swear, Hoppers, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.

Being a new parent is hard. There's a plethora of information out there and it's hard to know what to trust, where to turn and how to cut through the noise. Dr Natalie Flynn, who is a registered clinical psychologist and the author of Smart Mothering, dubs this "bombardment syndrome".

Technology correspondent Bill Bennett looks at why the US has decided to ban the sale of Wifi routers made outside the US.

Mike discusses the rejection of a door charge for out of towners at the Sarjeant Gallery, problems at the local pilot training academy, the return of a stolen cockatoo and the miracle babies born three months premature in the 1940's celebrate their 80th birthday. Mike Tweed is a Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle

Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been promoted to Cabinet, as the Prime Minister reshuffles his ministerial lineup ahead of the election. The reshuffle sees first-term MPs Cameron Brewer and Mike Butterick made ministers outside of Cabinet. Cameron Brewer becomes Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and Small Business and Manufacturing, and Associate Minister of Immigration. Mike Butterick becomes Minister for Land Information and Associate Minister of Agriculture. The changes were necessitated by the upcoming retirement of Judith Collins, as well as Dr Shane Reti's decision to stand down at the election.

David Hill reviews Kiwi Roots: The Making of a New Zealander by John Mullinder, published by John Mullinder.

US author Hannah Lillith Assadi's work looks at what it means to come of age under the weight of history - but her latest novel, examines that through a deeply personal lens. Paradiso 17 has only just been released, but has already been longlisted for this year's 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction.

Correspondent Natasha Clark looks at the strained ties between the US and UK over the Iran war, as the UK seeks to strengthen ties with the EU.

In the mid-1990s the situation was so bad there was just one breeding pair and about 20 kōkako in the two hectare management area.

A local fast-track style legislation allowing for less contested consenting has been instrumental in getting the work completed earlier than it would have otherwise been, the head of the programme says.

Energy analysts Enerlytica were involved in a recent major report by PwC into the case for LNG in New Zealand - they found without future imports nearly half of commercial users would be out of gas by 2035.

Changes to employment law kicked in last month, with some pretty big impacts for high-earning individuals as well as contractors.

Aucklanders who want a peek inside their new convention centre have the chance from Friday, with a new indoor light festival running just in time for the school holidays.

Jonathan discusses the new "guardian" for the city's central area who will be a caretaker for the CBD, promised rates relief and the return of two hour free parking, the planned $10m Hamilton runway extension.