RNZ: Nine To Noon

Bill McKay unpacks the long-awaited replacement for the Resource Management Act. Who are the winners, losers, and how will it work in practice.

Alice Taylor was a Masterchef finalist in 2022 and since then has built a large social media following for her food which is all about recipes that are cheap and realistic - she shares her Christmas menu.

Kathryn, Tim and Gareth discuss recent events in politics including the reform of the Resource Management Act. 

Tim discusses the latest news from Christchurch.

Louise O'Brien reviews Franz Josef by Alan Carter, published by Fremantle Press.

The death toll is continuing to rise from the terror attack in Sydney's Bondi Beach last night. Hundreds of people ran for their lives when two gunmen opened fire at an event marking the first day of Hanukkah. 

By any measure, the NZ agri tech company Halter has had a stonking year. The company founded by Craig Piggot - who is also the CEO - is now a global leader in its sector. 

Europe forced to cope with unpredictable, shocking realities of Trump, changing political landscape, with rise of populist and far-right parties, and navigating digital & AI rules, amid growing concern about disinformation. Seamus Kearney wraps up 2025 news from Europe.

Lynette and Dennis Buurman talk about their ground-breaking tourism operation, why the time was right to pass the business on.

RNZ's National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood wraps up the year that was for the police.

Nearly 5000 children with rotten teeth from all around New Zealand are waiting for surgery to have them removed. 

Comedians te Radar and Elizabeth Easther share some of the lighter stories of the past week, including the seal pup rescued and released twice after being spotted wandering through suburban Christchurch.

The abrupt departure of NZ Cricket boss Scott Weenink and the future of domestic cricket, last night's rugby awards, Joseph Parker gives his first interview since news he had tested positive for a banned substance and an official complaint has been lodged against the head of FIFA.

Hawkes Bay Today Chris Hyde talks about Level 4 water restrictions in the coastal community of Kairakau.

Laura Caygill reviews Katabasis by R F Kuang, published by Harper Collins.

Mark Inglis on the challenges involved in helping to restore the 60km St James cycle trail in the Clarence and Waiau valleys.

Myanmar is gearing up for an election but will it be free and fair?

Stephen Breetzke makes medical prosthetics and orthotics for humans and saw a need for dogs - the result was Pawthotics. 

For the first time seeds from Albania and Serbia have been added to New Zealand's Margot Forde Genebank. 

What is the future of a national integrated transport ticketing system, as another city gives up waiting? 

Film and television reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Eternity.

School's out - so what now for the kids? Let them run wild? 

Cybersecurity expert Tony Grasso looks at the incident that compromised Qantas customer data - including names, emails and frequent flyer details. 

Robin discusses news from Taranaki including the fight against invasive golden clams in Lake Rotomanu. 

Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books reviews A Woman's Eye, Her Art by Drusilla Modjeska, published by Penguin Books NZ.

Plunket is warning online and second-hand toys pose an increasing risk to children, and is urging parents to be on alert, particularly when shopping for Christmas gifts. 

Over two decades, Auckland University's ophthalmology team has grown from one or two lecturers to a thriving department with several professors now producing world-leading research. 

UK correspondent Harry Taylor joins Kathryn with news from Britain.

Rome wasn't built in a day, but for over a year the Roman Republic was temporarily constructed in a South Auckland film studio. 

A volunteer conservation trust has begun building a predator proof fence across the base of Farewell Spit. 

A Citizens Advice Bureau report based on more than 10,000 requests for assistance has revealed what it calls "a growing crisis in welfare support."

Money expert Liz Koh joins Kathryn to discuss the latest drop in the OCR and the choices facing some homeowners with mortgages - to fix now, and for how long?

How and why do people form friendships with "virtual companions"? What are the positives and negatives of such relationships and what does it tell us about culture at the moment?

Simon talks about safety on Auckland's buses after a fatal stabbing, the people getting into trouble while going for a swim in hot weather.

Renata Hopkins of Scorpio Books reviews Angel Train by Elizabeth Smither, published by Quentin Wilson Publishing.

The National Cyber Security Centre says the malware, known as Lumma Stealer, is designed to steal sensitive information including email address and passwords. 

This year has been full of celebrations around the globe to mark the English author's life and work - including here in New Zealand. 

The social media ban kicks in today but questions remain about whether it will work and Brisbane has become the latest town to put restrictions on short-stay rentals amid a housing crisis.

Consultation is open on the regime that controls the export of military related goods and technology. 

The government has unveiled its shake-up of planning controls, promising property owners will have more freedom to do more with their own land. 

Transpower says that allowing the major South Island hydro lakes to be drawn down further would leave the country exposed to rolling blackouts, in a worst-case scenario. 

There's been world cup draws in rugby and football, and in cricket New Zealand and England fail to deliver in their respective test matches.