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 3, 2026 • 9min
Australia: Iran reaction, Carney incoming, Dutton slammed
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at Australia's decision to back the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and urging of Australians stuck in the Mideast not to cancel their flights home.
Mar 3, 2026 • 12min
How do airlines judge if it's safe to fly near a conflict zone?
When and how might air traffic resume from the big air hub in the Middle East?
Mar 3, 2026 • 8min
How to make sure your beach is OK to swim at
How does the public know what's safe and what's not, especially when the official advice comes with caveats related to weather?
Mar 3, 2026 • 18min
The families accusing tech giants of social media harm
Kiwi journalist Olivia Carville's investigations into the real world consequences of tech companies is the basis for the Bloomberg documentary called Can't Look Away.
Mar 2, 2026 • 13min
Australians take early running in Super Rugby
The latest sports news, including Australian sides taking the early running in Super Rugby with the Waratahs and Brumbies at the top of the table.
Mar 2, 2026 • 15min
Garden to Table's recipe for success in schools
The schems helps children understand where their food came from, what good nutrition looked like and empower them with skills for the future.
Mar 2, 2026 • 22min
Business commentator Dileepa Fonseka
Dileepa Fonseka is a senior correspondent with BusinessDesk
Mar 2, 2026 • 11min
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett in Southland
Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett, co owner of the Southland App based in Te Anau, Southlandapp.nz
Mar 2, 2026 • 4min
Book review: Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven
Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven, published by Macmillan.
Mar 2, 2026 • 9min
New survey calling on people to help uncover freshwater sources
Once found, the implications could be huge, especially for drought prone and water scarce areas.
