Nine To Noon

Epizodai

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  Around the motu: Jonathan MacKenzie in Hamilton 16.09.2026 12min

  The World Surf League is returning to Raglan in 2027, as a new riverside restaurant opens in Hamilton.
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  Book review: Agrippa by Robert Harris 16.09.2026 7min

  Gail Pittaway reviews Agrippa by Robert Harris and shares some of her favourite books inspired by Rome and Italy, including Virgil's The Aeneid and Jess Walte's Beautiful Ruins.
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  Why Fredi Devas' new doco is the 'ultimate how-to video' 16.09.2026 26min

  British wildlife filmmaker Fredi Devas' new feature documentary, How to Live on Earth, looks at how we could rebuild our relationship with nature and create a future in which both people and the natural world can thrive. 
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  Australia: Hanson slurs, unis' AI deal, hyrox horror 16.09.2026 8min

  Australia correspondent Karen Middleton examines the apology given by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson after she referred to Indigenous Australians as "the most primitive race on earth".
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  Why schools are ditching Facebook photos of their students 16.09.2026 8min

  Why two schools have decided it's no longer appropriate to post photos of students to their Facebook pages.
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  Officials considered banning online games for under-16s 16.09.2026 8min

  Banning social media alone is not enough to keep children and young people safe online, an expert says. 
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  Major parties close in on KiwiSaver consensus 16.09.2026 23min

  There's now something nearer to unanimity between the two biggest political parties over increasing KiwiSaver contributions. But is this enough to get balances to where they need to be?
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  Sports correspondent Sam Ackerman 15.09.2026 10min

  Sam wraps the weekend results with defeats for the All Blacks and the Warriors, but a big win for the Black Ferns in Lyon. Some new, and returning faces are named in the Silver Ferns team to play in the Constellation Cup.
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  How karanga supports healing across generations 15.09.2026 14min

  University of Canterbury research seeks to better understand karanga by sharing the experiences of kaikaranga - the women who perform karanga.
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  Business commentator Gyles Beckford 15.09.2026 21min

  Gyles previews the upcoming GDP results - the first to include the full effects of the US-Iran war and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. 
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  Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson 15.09.2026 7min

  Nelson City Council has confirmed it will remove controversial trial speed bumps on Tahunanui Hills due to noise and public opposition.
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  Professional horse trainer Mark Langley trains humans too 15.09.2026 12min

  Professional horse trainer Mark Langley helps horses develop confidence. Mark has trained thousands of horses and works to train not just horses - but their humans. His approach is all about engaging with a horse emotionally. He speaks with Kathryn ahead of a one-day horsemanship masterclass he is hosting in Rotorua this month. If you have any horse related questions for Mark, text 2101 and he'll do his best to answer.
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  Dame Silvia Cartwright details her unparalleled career 15.09.2026 29min

  Her role in the 1988 Cervical Cancer Inquiry made her a household name, with the inquiry finding serious failings.
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  USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben 15.09.2026 8min

  The latest from a GOP midterm convention, where US President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 rebate cheque to every American.
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  Sea floor around Tongan volcano dropped more than 700m 15.09.2026 7min

  The massive eruption and its after-effects have continued to be studied by scientists from around the world.
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  Altruism equals financial and insurance services 15.09.2026 11min

  Altruistic, or 'for purpose' organisations, have been found to contribute as much to GDP as financial and insurance services. Research has found these enterprises, which are motivated by social, environmental, or community ideals rather primarily for profit, contribute an estimated $25.8 billion to the economy when volunteer labour is included. The report for JBWere's philanthropic services also found the sector employs one in 13 workers. The research for the investment firm was carried out by Waikato University's Professor Frank Scrimgeour with contributions by JBWere's William McInerney. He speaks to Kathryn.
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  Aluminium industry calls for Govt to step in 15.09.2026 22min

  Local aluminium extruders say demand for their product has dropped away, following an increase in cheaper overseas imports.
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  Urban Issues with Matthew Bradbury 14.09.2026 12min

  How to plan for and build this new infrastructure is increasingly difficult when taking into consideration the effects of climate change. 
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  Ube empanadas with Caramella Bakery 14.09.2026 12min

  Bakeries and ice-cream shops are trading in the vivid green of matcha for the violet tones of ube.
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  Political commentators Neale Jones and Liam Hehir 14.09.2026 23min

  Kathryn, Neale and Liam discuss recent events in politics including whether Labour has left its run too late.