RNZ: Nine To Noon

Film and TV reviewer Tom Augustine joins Kathryn to talk about the new Wuthering Heights movie which has generated a lot of controversy, Crime 101 (cinemas) is a new crime thriller starring Chris Hemsworth and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a TV series that's a prequel to Game of Thrones.

Many people will remember the days when children would roam free, playing with friends around the neighbourhood.

Tech commentator Tony Grasso looks at new warnings from security agencies here and in Australia about 'Volt Typhoon', a Chinese-sponsored hacking group that looks to disrupt critical infrastructure. 

Taupo District flooding, regional council reform, concerns about Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttles, Taupō-nui-a-Tia College recovers from a fire.

Carole Beu of The Women's Bookshop in Auckland reviews Good People by Patmeena Sabit, published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

A group of high school students is using a defunct tuck shop to create medically tailored meals that are low in sodium and gluten free, while learning to cook themselves. 

Sue Watson always knew she was adopted. Sue was in her mid-20s and for the first time in her life, she was curious. What followed over the next few decades was not a Disney reunion story. 

UK correspondent Rob Watson joins Kathryn to talk about unemployment in the UK climbing to its highest rate in five years. 

Grower Paul Paynter says an inability to import some plant materials is hindering the industry. He says blackcurrents, quince and pears have no health import standards - meaning they cannot be brought in at all.

The Government is moving quickly to override a court decision that could have wiped large debts for some beneficiaries.

Water engineer Iain Rabbitts has been working in the industry for 35 years and says he can 'guarantee' part of the failure at Moa Point will come down to the lack of skilled wastewater workers.

As many polytechs and private training establishments crank back into gear for the year, how is the shape of trades training changing?

There's more than a little philosophy in Steven Junil Park's work. He's a Korean-born Otautahi Christchurch-based artist and designer whose label 6x4 makes bespoke pieces using second-hand or recycled materials.

Chris talks to Kathryn about the three story government owned apartment block standing empty in Napier, the grape harvest that is the earliest seen in more than 40 years and the Art Deco festival is on this weekend amid forecast warm weather.

Lucy Black reviews Gunk by Saba Sams, published by Bloomsbury.

As the Winter Olympics in Milan enter the second week, we look at how the top athletes cope with the pressure.

After a career in diplomacy Australian Ian Kemish has turned his hand to writing novels - this month publishing his debut non-fiction title.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at the ousting of Sussan Ley after just nine months in the Liberals' top job, and Angus Taylor, who's replaced her. 

Four out of five senior historian roles at the Ministry of Culture and Heritage have been cut, leading to concerns about what it means for humanities education in New Zealand. 

Hospitals and public health services across the country are now looking for more than half-a-billion dollars in "efficiencies" they've been told to find, to re-invest in patient care. But from where?

Joe Porter is a sports journalist at RNZ.

The year was 1986 - a time defined by Ghostbusters on VHS, the height of Jazzercise tights, and the only year that acclaimed Wellington poet and author Kate Camp kept a diary. 

Early financial reports indicate corporate New Zealand remains in robust health.

Tom discusses the latest over the on-going sewage spills at Moa Point, the impact of severe weather on Wellington, another accounting error on a city council project and the row around a debate that actually never happened.

Quentin Johnson reviews Bird Deity by John Morrissey, published by Text Publishing.

RNZ reporter Adam Burns is in Beckenham

Dr Lucy Hone is a New Zealand based resilience expert whose TED talk has been viewed more than nine million times. In it she recounts her own journey as a grieving mother following the death of her 12-year-old daughter Abi in a car crash. Her latest book, How Will I ever Get Through This?, is touted as a practical guide for getting through tough times, based on the premise that grief is not confined to bereavement. It offers advice for anyone following divorce, illness, estrangement, redundancy, infertility or other upheaval.

Danielle Kurtzleben is Whitehouse correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk.

The spike in Auckland traffic congestion is known as March Madness but travel times are already picking up. 

Much of Banks Peninsula has been cut off this morning after flooding and slips closed State Highway 75.

Canadian Judge Kimberly Prost is one of nearly a dozen members of the International Criminal Court that have been sanctioned by the Trump administration.

Nine to Noon Senior Producer Jacob McSweeney provides an update on weather conditions in Wainuiomata.

Liz breaks down the impact the National Policy Statements will have on planners and developers.

In the Chatham Islands an award winning fishing company is making waves with its blue cod, kina and other products. Waitangi Seafoods is also celebrated for its sustainability practices - it shuts down in the off-season to prevent overconsumtion of kaimoana. The company is run by Pita Thomas and last year they won Seafood Champion in the Outstanding Food Producer Awards for their blue cod fillets, and minced paua. Laura Marks, general manager at Waitangi Seafoods, and the company owner and founder Pita Thomas speak to Kathryn.

We hear from Power Co and Manawatu Mayor Michael Ford.

Neale, Liam and Kathryn discuss the announcement of a review into policy decisions made during the Covid-19 pandemic.

FENZ and Wellington Electricity update

Torika discusses the latest from Auckland including a two year ban on collecting from rock pools on Auckland's East coast.

Harry Broad reviews The Good Economy by Craig Renney, published by Bridget Williams Books.

Electricity lines company, Powerco, is reporting just over 23 thousand homes are without power.

The reimagining of Shakespeare's tragic tale Macbeth tackles subjects like corporate power, surveillance culture and social media influencers. 

The latest on talks between the US and Iran happening this week, how the post-Assad leadership regime is faring in Syria, and the latest from Gaza.