Nine To Noon

Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews Romeo v Juliet by R.A. Spratt, published by Penguin.

Mark Erdmann heads up ReShark - the world's first shark rewilding program, aiming to restore Indo-Pacific leopard sharks to reefs where they've disappeared, starting in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton examines the ways the Albanese government is helping Australians cope with rising fuel costs - including slashing excise for three months.

The country's largest and most valuable fishery - hoki - is celebrating 25 years of independent certification under the Marine Stewardship Council standard.

An energy analyst warns the world has never known an oil crisis the likes of which is unfolding and says 'the sky's the limit' when it comes to how high prices might go.

A former nurse with more than two decades spent researching Māori health inequities, Jacquie Kidd is now facing down her own terminal cancer diagnosis.

The All Whites record a historic 4-1 win over Chile, and in Super Rugby the Hurricanes are the form team. The Kiwi basketballer making history in the US College scene. And there's a new statement signing for the New Zealand Warriors following the departure of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. Marc Hinton is a senior sports writer for Stuff

Mark Wright's one-man theatre show 'Voices from Gallipoli' tells the story of the brave men and women who sailed halfway around the world over 100 years ago.

Calida has an update on KMD Brands, the economic fallout from the war in Iran and how local companies are reacting, and the proliferation of class actions. Calida is co-editor at the National Business Review

Robin discusses the building of a marae in New Plymouth, the first functioning marae in the city 150 years, the story behind the cause of the Tongariro National Park fires, fines for a farmer who intimidated council staff, and the Opunake theatre back up and running after fundraising to fix the projector.

Chris Tse reviews New Days for Old by James Brown, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press.

From professional wrestler to professor at Auckland University. Mike Lee on the twists and turns of his career.

President Trump's mixed messages on what is happening in Iran, while a 'No Kings' protest draws millions around the country in opposition of his actions. Danielle also discusses the birthright citizenship question being looked at in the Supreme Court this week. Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.

Campervans are a common sight around the Northland region - but The Refillery is one with a difference.

Could biodiversity credits be a pathway to get more money going into conservation work on private land?

From tomorrow electricity prices increase again for households and businesses already squeezed with high energy bills.

How urban design can build resilience - particularly in a fuel crisis.

For the second consecutive year , the champion commercial cheese award went to Oamaru cheesemaker, Whitestone Cheese with its Monte Cristo sheep's milk cheddar.

Brigitte Morten and Lianne Dalziel discuss the latest in politics

Simon discusses the latest stoush over Queen St, the Papatoetoe local board by-elections are underway, the future of Western Springs, the latest plans for the Takapuna Golf course and a jump in bus patronage.

Gail Pittaway reviews The Gambler by J. P. Pomare, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

Pharmac is closely watching for potential medicine supply risks arising from Iran war and patient advocate, Malcolm Mulholland says plans need to be made now to ensure continuity of supply.

From traversing the Himalayas, to hiking through Tajikistan and hitch-hiking across Turkey, Miriam Lancewood on how to live simply and prepare for the unexpected - such as life on your own.

Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher on talk of US plotting a ground attack and Pakistan acts as a go-between for Washington and Tehran.

For the first time minimally invasive heart valve surgery is being performed in New Zealand.

The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is confident fuel rationing was not yet needed. but people are already battling surging prices and localised shortages. Energy transition consultant and chair of the Wise Response Society, Nathan Surendran.

As the fuel shortages bite, worsening the cost of living crisis, and food processors Watties and McCain plan to close some of their plants - there are renewed calls from a food advocacy group to prioritise more food for domestic consumption. Eat New Zealand, which has a membership of farmers, fishers, food manufacturers, chefs and consumers, is highlighting a growing trend to import food, raising concerns over resilience of supply for local consumption. Its chief executive Angela Clifford says the group would like a strategy to support both commercial manufacture destined to be sent overseas, and secure domestic food supplies for New Zealanders. Foodstuffs sent these comments over food security and local supplies. New Zealanders can be confident that food supply remains secure. While there are cost pressures in parts of the supply chain - including fuel - there is no indication of any risk to the availability of food in our stores. We have long-standing relationships with New Zealand growers and manufacturers, including partners like Wattie's, who have produced a significant portion of our Own Brand frozen vegetables. We value the role local growers play and recognise how important it is to keep food production viable in New Zealand.

Sam Ackerman with the latest sports news.

The underwhelming burger, a teenagers AI interview for a supermarket job, and the curious case of a missing German sports trophy.

Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist with the Rotorua Daily Post.

Stella Chrysostomou of VOLUME Books in Nelson reviews Brawler by Lauren Groff, published by Penguin Random House.

The Illuminate Market this weekend brings together market stalls, food trucks, creative workshops, free live performances and fun family activities.

Fans of his books will be able to catch Mick when he appears at the Auckland Writers Festival in May.

Ed White is a Financial Times journalist in China.

Those on Cuba Street this weekend might see an alien, butterfly, leopard, or perhaps a creepy clown. The options are endless for Body FX.

Moves to locally conduct genomic testing has caused concern about what it means for insurance premiums and eligibility.

As Northland deals with the cleanup from yesterday's floods, heavy rain is still falling in Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

When he launched the World Wide Web in December 1990, how did its inventor, Tim Berners-Lee, think it would all go?

Film and television reviewer Tamar Munch reviews Netflix drama Dynasty: The Murdochs, which follows the family's succession battle. She also looks at Mr Nobody Against Putin (DocPlay), a film about a teacher in Russia who refuses to conform to propaganda instructions after the Ukraine invasion. And The Madison stars Michelle Pfeiffer as the matriarch of a family who moves from New York to rural Montana.

Social media is brimming with advice about how to get make money in a hurry - but how best to help teens manage it wisely?

Cybersecurity expert Tony Grasso looks at how the Dutch Finance Ministry opted to kill off access to its systems after it was subject to a cyber attacks, one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies has also been subject to a ransomware attack, and major US defense contractor Stryker has had data stolen.

Local accountant makes dire predictions for the wine industry, pet owning spurs on 23 year old to by own home, the best mate beagles lost in the bush and a new music festival for Marlborough. Ian Allen is Editor for Stuff based in Marlborough

Elisabeth Easther reviews A Complete Fiction by R. L. Maizes, published by Text Publishing.

Kenneth Roth, the former long-term executive director of Human Rights Watch, has spent over 30 years using strategic international shaming to hold repressive regimes accountable across more than 100 countries-from Rwanda and Kuwait to China and Ukraine.

UK correspondent Steph Spyro on arrests after Jewish community owned ambulances burned in London. Phone stolen from PM's aide had messages to Epstein linked Peter Mandelson, UK iPhone users face an over-18 check to use services and cryptocurrency donations to UK politicians will be banned

With Northland being lashed by yet another weather event - Kathryn speaks to India Logan-Riley, a climate justice advocate highlighting how climate change is affecting indigenous communities.

The new Government app, and other changes to the way the government will engage with citizens online.

Extensive flooding is already affecting parts of Northland as the region faces what the Met Service is describing as an "impactful multi-hazard event."

With winter looming, there are plans to treat and monitor more people in their homes rather than hospital

Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at the success of a new drug in helping to cure mild and severe cases of sleeping sickness, an illness prevalent in Africa caused by parasites spread through the bites of tsetse flies. He'll also look at the work of Robert Goddard in laying the groundwork for spaceflight over 100 years ago, and the new 'smart underpants' helping to record the number of farts wearers do - which can provide vital information for clinicians.