Nine To Noon

Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books in Auckland reviews A Far-Flung Life by M. L. Stedman, published by Penguin Random House.

A multi-year project investigating damage done to the sea floor caused by ship anchors, has found the destruction is more extensive than first thought.

Comedians often talk about dying on stage - but few mean it literally. British comedian Emmanuel Sonubi talks to Kathryn about making his near-death transformative and into comedy gold.

A Far North community has rallied around its local electrician after three vehicles and his tools were stolen from outside his Tauranga Bay property.

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane looks at why members of the Iranian women's football team reversed their decision to seek asylum.

More than 500 vintage and classic cars have descended on Nelson for a week long Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring... along with their pretty fanatical owners.

One of Auckland's largest new housing developments - the Sunfield "masterplanned community" near Ardmore airport in South Auckland has been the go-ahead under fast track provisions - but there are concerns about why it's being built on a flood plain.

Black Ferns sevens' win in New York, as the Black Caps and White Ferns take on South Africa in the cricket. Also, what is the issue causing headaches in Formula 1 racing.

Esmeralda is undertaking a PhD researching the prevalence of eye diseases in Pacific communities.

As the Iran conflict goes on, Victoria assesses the impact on New Zealand businesses - specifically the national airline. The latest big contruction firm to collapse - and what's next for now departing Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell.

Jesse Archer from Lake FM in Taupo.

Harry Ricketts reviews Lyrical Ballads by Bill Manhire, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press.

After building a boat in his driveway, Australian sailor Dan Turner has jumped aboard it, and completed an epic 16 month journey circumnavigating the globe.

President Trump's focus on getting the Strait of Hormuz open with gas prices rising. Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.

Telco users are disappointed the Commerce Commission wants to scrap the 2010 regulation that added a third player into the industry.

The father of a teenager who died suddenly from meningitis says the Government needs provide free vaccine to all students.

Farmers are raising concerns about the price of key inputs such as fertiliser and the potential impact on the cost of food.

The fuel monitoring app Gaspy saw a ten-fold increase in users yesterday as people shop around for the best fuel price.

Is it possible to have a city made up of three distinct cities, separated by large areas of land, and still think of it as one coherent urban system?

The idea germinated during lockdown in 2020, when supermarket shelves became bare and the lack of food resilience became apparent.

The political commentators discuss the Government's response to the Iran war and developing oil crisis as well as the Royal Commission report into the Covid-19 response.

There are shortages in Auckland of fuel containers as residents move to stockpile fuel in the fallout of the war in Iran.

Mary Fawcett of Schrödinger's Books reviews A Tiny Book of 100 Big Things in Aotearoa New Zealand by Maja Zonjic, published by Floki Films.

In his writing he links cities' productivity to the size of its labour markets, which in turn means affordable housing and good transport to support the workforce.

Europe overtakes Asia and the Middle East as the largest importer of weapons, and large WW2 bomb defused after Dresden evacuated. Thomas Sparrow is RNZ's correspondent in Germany.

Plumbing products containing lead will remain legal to install in Australia until 2028, after the national building authority decided the delay was necessary due to "insufficient" availability of lead-free certified products.

New Zealanders with intellectual disabilities face significantly higher rates of suspension, unemployment, and chronic health issues compared to their peers.

The National Party confirmed it has withdrawn its support for resuming live animal exports by sea, despite campaigning to reverse the ban last election.

Black Caps back in action after T20 World Cup final loss, Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox's bad luck, early in the Super Rugby season and the search for Dave Rennie's All Blacks assistant coach.

The comedians talk about bogans in Upper Hutt, as well as the world manu champs.

Robin talks about the local regional council chief executive also being the interim CE for the New Plymouth's district council and what that means for pre-empting amalgamation discussions.

Kim Pittar of Muirs Bookshop in Gisborne reviews A Splintering by Dur e Aziz Amna, published by Duckworth Books.

The novel considers motherhood and the decisions it brings, as well as women's rights and the challenges they faced in the 19th century.

The response to the Middle East war from Asia. Financial Times journalist Ed White.

On Sunday, Nick is talking at Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, which begins today.

He vowed to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping channel.

New Zealand company ImpacTex is thought to be the country's largest textile recycler.

A programme to help New Zealand students become more competent and aware when using AI is being rolled out nationally this week.