Nine To Noon
RNZ
Smart, in-depth and relentlessly curious, host Kathryn Ryan dives into the stories shaping New Zealand and its people. Interviews and expert analysis from around the world and at home. It’s where big ideas are unpacked and everyday life explored.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 8min
Australia's readiness for a role in the Mideast conflict
The Australian government is considering a request for military assistance from Gulf states.
Mar 8, 2026 • 16min
Are there alternatives to mining for critical minerals?
Recent talk about mining has focused on extracting critical minerals, but a Auckland University physicist wants to turn that conversation on its head.
Mar 8, 2026 • 13min
Supermarket suppliers urged to take part in anonymous survey
It's the second time it's run such a review and the Commission says it needs to be anonymous due to supplier hesitation.
Mar 8, 2026 • 7min
Gulf States request Australian drone defence technology
The Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the federal government has received requests for its short-range surface-to-air missile system.
Mar 5, 2026 • 10min
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman.
Mar 5, 2026 • 15min
Friday funnies: Te Radar and Elizabeth Easther
McDonald's chief executive's awkward taste test of new burger, Southland and Palmerston North the big spenders on love, and the British police officer fired for using work from home trick.
Mar 5, 2026 • 12min
Around the motu: Lee Scanlon, Westport News Chief Reporter
Lee chews through the financial issues facing the Buller District Council including Local Water Done Well and criticism from auditors over delayed annual reports.
Mar 5, 2026 • 5min
Book review: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Marcus Greville of Unity Books Wellington reviews Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, published by Penguin Random House.
Mar 5, 2026 • 7min
Waihi Beach set to become New Zealand's most accessible beach
Waihi Beach is about to become Aotearoa's most accessible beach with a new purpose-built high-needs accessible changing facility.
Mar 5, 2026 • 27min
Communism's improbable rise in China
Frank Dikötter has trawled through thousands of files from the archives of the Chinese Communist Party to tell this story.
