RNZ: Nine To Noon

Consumer NZ boss Jon Duffy joins Kathryn to highlight his organisation's concerns over the recently completed FRT trial in Foodstuffs stores.

Fifty years ago this month - each member of the Fab Four simultaneously had a song in the top 40 of the Billboard Singles chart. Ian Chapman revisits those songs.

 Tess Brunton discusses the latest events in Otago including an update on the bird flu, the dissection of a rare spade-toothed whale, and the plight of the South Island robin. 

Harry Ricketts reviews Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over by Michael Caine published by Hachette

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton talks abou changes in the military over sexual misconduct, what's happening with the last of the Bali 9 and the sale of Sir Don Bradman's hat.

Science commentator, biologist Dr Sophie Fern joins Kathryn to talk about threatened species and what it takes to protect them.

Hopes of securing a landmark agreement on plastic pollution melted this week in South Korea. 

Extraordinary events in South Korea where the President has declared martial law. 

Wellington's Water says the risk of water restrictions this summer has diminished. But it still wants households and businesses to be careful.

Marc discusses the Black Caps defeat to England, Auckland FC's winning run to start life in the A-League and he rates Scott Robertson's first year as All Blacks coach. Also who will be named New Zealand's sportswoman of the year with Lydia Ko, Dame Lisa Carrington and Ellesse Andrews all having outstanding years.

Dr Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist and Massey University lecturer in animal welfare talks with Kathryn about what cats and dogs like at Christmas time.

BusinessDesk senior correspondent, Dileepa Fonseka. 

Lynn Freeman reviews Shelter from the Storm by Shaun Barnett, Rob Brown and Geoff Spearpoint published by Potton & Burton

Ron talks about US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his own son, who he says was unfairly prosecuted.

Anthonie Tonnon is a man of many hats - from music to transport and an interest in New Zealand's rustbelt.

John talks to Kathryn about the reopening of the Cathedral Cove walking track, Hauraki Coromandel Post (NZME) will be the next local news outlet to close in the region.

Dr Rod Carr retires as chair of the Climate Change Commission later this week after five years in the role. 

After years of pleading for change, rural GPs are eagerly awaiting new rules later this month which will allow them to hire paramedics to help handle after-hours emergency calls. 

Granny flats - not just for grannies. Last week the government released feedback on the consultation to liberalise granny flat rules, and no surprise, there were a huge number of submissions.

Tasman Bay Herbs was founded in 1996 - and purchased by husband and wife duo Gavin and Emma Visser in 2021. 

Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle discuss recent political events. 

Environment Canterbury votes to delay notifying the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement, Kaikoura considers world heritage status bid, Amberley's proposed new cricket ground is approved, despite opposition, and we have updates on school building projects in North Canterbury.

Harry Broad reviews Kahurangi by Dave Hansford published by Potton & Burton

While we hear many horror stories about life in emergency housing this story reminds us that community and compassion are all around us. 

Matheson Brown doesn't mind discomfort. The 28-year-old from New Plymouth just smashed a world record, becoming the fastest person to climb the highest peak in every US state. 

Notre Dame in Paris is set to reopen following the devastating 2019 fire that destroyed its roof and spire. 

Psychologists are increasingly being asked to fudge diagnosis for clients with post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental injuries, so that ACC can be claimed. 

SolarZero had one of the largest private equity firms in the world as its owner but the country's biggest domestic player in rooftop solar - is now in liquidation.

Comedians Pinky Agnew and Elisabeth Easther look back at the crackup stories of the week.

Summer's here and so is cricket season, Sam Ackerman talks us through the start of the Black Caps first test against England, the dwindling impact of drug bans in sport and history being made by Auckland sporting franchises

Jimmy Ellingham is a RNZ Checkpoint reporter based in Palmerston North with news from Manawatu.

Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank published by Te Herenga Waka University Press.

 Korean New Zealand pianist turned author Dami Jung on confronting her demons and learning to love music again.  

RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses Taiwan's bid to strengthen ties with Pacific allies and the wait is almost over for rugby sevens fans as the Dubai 7s kicks off on Saturday.

New cycle trails open around the country in time for summer. We take a tour with New Zealand Cycle Trails general manager Janet Purdey.

Scientist and entrepreneur Dr Michelle Dickinson speaks about the difficult decision to put Nanogirl Labs into liquidation.    

Bank scams are estimated to cost customers $200 million a year and from today, all New Zealand's main banks are rolling out a confirmation of payee service to help stop scams.

Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about Joy (Netflix), a film which looks at the core team behind the development of IVF and stars Bill Nighy, James Norton and Kiwi Thomasin McKenzie. 

Neuroscience educator and parenting coach Nathan Wallis says if your teenager seems self-obsessed, defiant and unmotivated, you're not alone. 

Tech commentator Tony Grasso looks at how AI is being harnessed to monitor access patterns and identify anomalies that could signal a potential security breach.

Libby updates us on the latest in Waikato including Kinleith Mill proposed job losses, Te Awamutu paper may close after more than 100 years, and more.

Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews Gliff by Ali Smith published by Hamish Hamilton.