RNZ: Nine To Noon

Kennedy reflects on the life of Jane Goodall, and the popular New Zealand falcon, karearea.

Popular Auckland restaurant Fatima's 30 years on and now with a new cookbook.

Brigitte Morten and Neale Jones on electricity reform, building consensus and Te Pāti Māori facing difficulties.

Eviction coming for Miramar's Chocolate Fish cafe and Andrew Little's position in the mayoral race as local election voting comes to an end.

Gyles Beckford reviews Prisoners of Geography: 10-Year Anniversary Edition by Tim Marshall.

2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and fans can see it in Auckland next year.

Big demonstrations in European capitals against war in Gaza, far-right leaders hail win by populist billionaire in Czech election, Georgian PM accuses EU of attempting to meddle in its affairs, and drone sightings force runway closures at Munich airport.

In a recent survey of 100 businesses in around Auckland's Queen St, 91 per cent said their operations are being impacted by rough sleeping and begging.

With 40 new water utilities beginning in less than a year, the Utilities Disputes service is warning the water bills will be a shock to many.

Carers of disabled family members are worried their budgets could be slashed when changes to disability funding come into effect next year. 

Our comedians Donna Brookbanks and Elisabeth Easther with some of the funnier stories of the week including the case in Northern California, where police pulled over a driverless taxi after it made an illegal U-turn, only to find no driver behind the wheel and therefore, no one to ticket.

Sam previews the All Blacks test against the Wallabies in Perth. There's also cricket: the White Ferns are at the World Cup in India while the Black Caps play Australia in the second of a three-match T20 series tonight.

Earthquake strengthening on buildings in rural areas, the demolition of Masterton's town hall  and a  bumper year for wine production.  

Eden Denyer of Unity Books Wellington reviews My Friends by Frederik Backman, published by Simon & Schuster.  

Digital twins and the era of personalised medicine -  Professor Merryn Tawhai, the director of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, on reimagining healthcare with virtual doubles. 

Ed White with the latest from Asia. He is a correspondent with the Financial Times based in Shanghai.

Trout fishing season has just kicked off and for anglers in Waikato, there are warnings to watch out for the super-spreading invasive golden clam. 

The largest provider of diagnostic testing in the country is now offering 'wellness testing', where anyone can request a bundle of tests - such as 'the fatigue bundle' or the 'male hormone bundle' but GPs are say the tests are a waste of time and likely exploiting the 'worried well'.   

The Public Service Commissioner says new protocols for managing sexual harassment and bullying complaints - with a pledge that complainants will be better supported - but whistleblowers question how effective it will be.  

Film and television reviewer Perlina Lau on The Pitt, a US medical drama and The Ballad of Wallis Island, a British comedy-drama. 

Jane Kennelly, the Director of People for Skills Group, on what advice should be on offer for teenagers over what to do after school.  

Cyber-security expert Tony Grasso on a BBC reporter was targeted by a ransomware operation, a cyber-attack on the Asahi brewing giant and a UK childcare chain has been hacked. 

Jonathan discusses the fall-out from Ecan's decision to declare a nitrate emergency and efforts to refurbish the salmon sculpture that welcomes people to Rakaia. 

Jonathan West reviews The Welcome of Strangers by Atholl Anderson

Chessmaster, Danny Rensch, on his new memoir, Dark Squares, tells that story of his cult years, the competitions and co-founding chess.com

UK correspondent Matt Dathan discusses Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's performance at the Labour Party conference as the Reform party scores highly in the polls.  

The Israeli foreign ministry says several vessels of the Gaza aid flotilla have been stopped. RNZ World Watch journalist Niva Chittock is following developments.

Animal rights campaigner and chimpanzee expert Dame Jane Goodall, who has died at the age of 91, in conversation.  

The Shareholders Association remains concerned over investors getting involved in wholesale investment schemes. 

The Government defends its decision to tread lightly with  energy sector reform. 

Employment law specialist Charles McGuinness talks about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees when going through the redundancy process.

Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist in animal welfare, talks with Kathryn about how much animals understand. 

Mike discusses the fallout after Maori ward candidates left out of local election voting booklets, the clean-up of a car cemetery in Raetihi and the local boat builder about to hit a building milestone.

Dean Bedford reviews Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York by Andrew Lownie, published by Harper Collins.

The incredible story of how a global network of female judges stepped in to help their Afghan counterparts flee Kabul when the Taliban returned to power.

 Nathan Wallis speaks to the legacy of Nigel Latta, who's died aged 58. He was a fellow regular, talking about parenting issues on Nine to Noon.

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrapping up a trip that included the UK, where he ruled out the country becoming a republic.

New Zealand is riddled with damp, cold - yet still expensive - houses. So whenever we see fresh, inventive solutions in this space, it's worth paying attention. 

Seven years on from Yang Fan Yun being NZ's top scholar he's now got an AI startup that has the backing of one the world's biggest AI companies. 

Long-awaited reforms have stopped short of major change to the structure of the country's electricity sector. 

The All Blacks fend off a spirited Wallabies side at Eden Park, as the Black Ferns secure third at the Rugby World Cup. Sam also talks about the ugly scenes at the golf's Ryder Cup with insults and beer thrown at Rory McIlroy.

Listed restaurateurs Savor Group are ditching lamb cutlets for the first time in 14 years due to rising costs. Rebecca also discusses how Auckland med-tech firm Aroa could be set to benefit from United States' Medicare changes. And the fintech Xero founder, Rod Drury has taken a 20 per cent stake in startup Volley Payments .