Nine To Noon

The largest known earthquake in New Zealand was a magnitude 8.2 quake in Wellington and Wairarapa, that would change the shape of the capital city forever.

Chris discusses the confirmation of the closure of the McCains food processing plant in Hastings, the local lumber mill being asked to burn treated timber in one of its boilers, a victory in a long running fight over a street sign and a special cricket medal awarded in the memory of a young player who died with brain cancer.

Lucy Black reviews Glyph by Ali Smith, published by Penguin Random House.

How do you pay tribute to a city on its 900th birthday? It's a daunting task that faced poet and author Michael Pedersen soon after he was named Scotland's 'Makar' - or poet laureate - nearly two years ago.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at the impact the Iran crisis is having on airlines, including Jetstar which has cut numbers across the Tasman.

A lack of food, due to the impacts of climate change, has meant higher death rates for seabird chicks this year.

An independent economist says it will be at least a few months before any deeper effects of the oil price hikes are felt in the local economy.

A finance scheme that would let homeowners spread the cost of rates and capital costs like solar panels over up to 30 years, could be in place by early next year.

New Zealand Cricket has landed in its preferred revamp for its T20 cricket league. Sam also discusses a big weekend in Super Rugby, and the Warriors 100 per cent start to the NRL. Sports commentator Sam Ackerman.

When Stephen K Amos started out in comedy there was no social media to worry about. Now, jokes in the high-pressure comedy scene run the risk of being taken the wrong way and amplified online. Instead of avoiding it, the London-born comedian has folded it into his latest show Now We're Talking.

There's been a ten-fold increase of New Zealanders investing in oil futures. Rebecca also discusses a coming speech by the RBNZ Reserve Bank Governor in light of the economic shocks coming out of the Iran situation, and a trading platform is expecting younger generations taking on a large wealth transfer to be keen on investing.

Tess discusses the impact of the fuel shortages on Stewart Island, a stoush over behaviour at Dunedin City Council, plans to pump water water in Queenstown's Kawarau River, and the Dunedin croquet club looking to cheese rolls and tea towel sales to move from a container clubroom to proper facilities.

Sally Battson of The Next Chapter Bookshop in Wanaka reviews The Ballad of Joe Taihape by Glenn Colquhoun, published by OldKing Press.

Tareq Baconi's first book, Hamas Contained, was first published in 2018 and looks at the ascent of the militant group into a political force. This latest work though, Fire in Every Direction, is a deeply personal one - something he says never really thought would be published.

US President Trump says his country has had productive talks with Iran, following a threat to attack the country's power plants. In US southern states the price of petrol is up 30 per cent while the former FBI director who investigated Russian interference at the 2016 election has died.

A community led initiative which helps fund hospice services is celebrating a major milestone. It is the longest continuously running community fundraiser for hospices in New Zealand, and has just reached a $250,000 milestone in its fundraising efforts.

From next month the Inland Revenue Department will gain a much clearer view of New Zealand-based cryptocurrency activity, and a tax expert is warning investors to be aware of what they owe. From April 1, all crypto-asset service providers, including trading platforms and brokers, are required to collect and report user identities and tax residency details.

Lawyers are concerned proposed changes to the Public Works Act go too far, and will give landowners fewer options to dispute their home begin taken. An amendment bill currently before select committee seeks to overhaul the Act which allows the Crown and local authorities to acquire private land to deliver public works projects such as roads or water services.

Otago Peninsula has been declared possum-free, and a whistle stop tour of the country with two dozen National Geographic visitors.

The chefs creating menus from rescued ingredients at Te Aro eats .

Neale Jones and Andrew Little.

Why a former city council depot remains undeveloped, The South Island's 'Power List', and the untold story behind Heinz Wattie's proposal to close factories and restructure 350 staff.

Laura Caygill reviews Every Second Counts by Charlotte Glennie

The husband and wife musical duo behind Aro are releasing a new album - written while living on the road in a caravan with their two young children.

EU leaders under pressure over fuel and electricity prices, it's a big day of voting in some EU countries with a tight race in Slovenia between ruling left & Trump-allied right.

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer for men under 40, with extremely good recovery rates - but only if it's caught early enough.

Iran is threatening to strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbours in retaliation, if US President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to attack Iran's power plants.

A newly released government cyber security plan aims to reduce the chance of harmful hacking, as the impact of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure escalates.

Decision looms on the future of Twenty20 cricket in New Zealand, White Ferns and Black Caps double header, grassroots rugby clubs around the country are ditching fees for junior players, and The World Indoor Championships get underway in Poland.

The Guinness World Record winning goldfish, the woman using AI to lecture parents, and congratulations on spring cleaning.

Jimmy discusses the Ministry of Education decision to pause its review of school bus routes, the Kaimanawa horse muster goes ahead, attempts to clean up Lake Horowhenua, a reversal on road speeds around Levin and the Government's farmrr cadet scheme.

Jack McConnell from Unity Books Auckland reviews Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

Years of campaigning to identify and treat hepatitis in the Pacific was the motivation for Hazel Heal to try to find a way to give nations in the region affordable access to treatments.

Solomons PM refuses to convene parliament, Pacific Island governments warn against panic buying fuel, Cook Islands PM Mark Brown visits New Zealand and the curious case of PM Christopher Luxon's matai title.

An Auckland dog adoption centre at Pukekohe is celebrating a successful technique for better matching owners and dogs.

Oil and gas prices have again risen after strikes continued against energy infrastructure in the Middle East.

A Glendowie resident disputes her property is flood prone despite it being designated as such on Auckland Council's online maps.

Film and TV reviewer Tom Augustine joins Kathryn to talk about the new Frankenstein film that focuses on the monster's bride, Reminders of Him is another movie made from a book by Colleen Hoover, Project Hail Mary is a sci-fi starring Ryan Gosling, and Louis Theroux's Manosphere.

Speech and language therapist Christian Wright discusses the difficulty of asking children what they did at school that day and why often they'll simply say "nothing".

Technology commentator Alex Sims digs into cookies and tracking pixels - and explores what makes them different.

Ché talks about the possibility of a Bluff Oyster Festival with no oysters, the massive data centre due to be built in Southland, Gore District Council quotes $70 thousand to process an Official Information Request and the race horse punters are hoping could win Southern 3YO Guineas Series Triple Crown.

Lynn Freeman reviews How to be an Alien: A sort of Memoir by Ann Beaglehole, published by Fraser Books.

Ellen Snelling relocated to New Zealand 10 years ago and runs Learn 2 Surf at Waipu Cove, alongside her husband.

US-based neuroscientist Ben Rein believes maintaining social connections has an enormous benefit to our brain. It can help improve our health and well-being, and reduce a range of conditions, including heart disease and dementia - as well as depression and anxiety.

Dan Bloom is Political Editor of Politico UK

The cost of road crashes is being undervalued by as much as 70 percent - according to analysis from transport consultancy firm Abley.

Six years after the country went into its first pandemic lockdown, new data shows the impact of Long Covid on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis, but what, if anything, has changed for Long Covid patients and their treatment?

When war broke out in the Middle East, it brought with it warnings about soaring fuel prices and shaky share markets. We've seen the fuel price rise, but so far, share markets haven't been as affected. What's going on?

An upbeat circus, cabaret and comedy show has been seducing audiences at the Auckland Arts Festival. La Ronde sees audiences treated to pole dancing, trapeze acts and soaring vocal performances.

Piers talks about the push from Masterton for a return of direct flights from the local airport, a drive to get a local dialysis unit, a successful Gold Shears and volunteers to help maintain and improve the miniature railway in Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton.