RNZ: Nine To Noon

Marc discusses Ryan Fox's historic Open Championship victory, and the FIFA World Cup which has come to an end.

 In his new book, Great Tales of Aotearoa: Extraordinary Stories from New Zealand's Past, historian and author Tom Clarke brings together some of the most fascinating chapters from our past. 

RNZ Economics correspondent Gyles Beckford discusses inflation which is at its highest level in more than two years - with the annual rate at 4.1 per cent.

Tensions have escalated as the government's fast-track planning process has begun overriding Auckland Council objections on several major infrastructure and housing developments, coinciding with a controversial $60 million state funding package to keep Fletcher Building's domestic cement plant operational. Thomas also discusses corporate expansions as Kiwi brand-tracking firm Tracksuit acquired Australian AI startup Hall to monitor digital brand presence, and AFT Pharmaceuticals secured crucial regulatory backing in the US and Japan for its novel iron injection treatment. Thomas Manch is a senior journalist at BusinessDesk.

Air Chathams reinstates flights to Auckland, as the Whanganui District Council faces lower than average earnings and an aging population. Zaryd also discusses safety issues have extended the temporary closure of the Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui likely to delay submitting amalgamation plans.

Carole Beu from The Women's Bookshop reviews The End and the Beginning by K.J. Holdom, published by Simon & Schuster.

A group of Lower Hutt primary school pupils have just launched their high-altitude weather balloon, after months of preparing for the big event.

Gabe Ross and Riley Meason are keen hunters and outdoorsmen, having hunted together during high school with friends.

The latest, including security concerns have forced the newly acquired Air Force One out of commission for upgrades.

The North Pole Dom - which is 1600km north of Perth - has been dated at 3 billion years old.

The company has overcome major setbacks, including a liquidation where founder Jenny Joblin managed to buy back the business. 

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says the bill's wording gives "development" a stronger legislative footing than "conservation." 

How do you densify housing in established suburbs, without destroying character? 

Firefighter, lifesaver, Iron Man athlete - sometimes a cup of instant coffee wasn't enough fuel for Ollie Puddick to get through the day. 

Gareth Hughes is the Director of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa is a former Green MP and is no longer a member of any political party. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, consultant and director of several companies. He is currently the Campaign Director for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.

The latest news including a Dubai-based consortium emerging as the group behind a big to run Lyttleton Port.

Cynthia Morahan reviews The Courage to be Ordinary by Ichiro Kishimi, published by Penguin Random House.

LOMU is a new documentary telling the moving story of Jonah's life, the pressures of fame, and the health battles that shaped his final years.

The latest news, including Washington which had vowed to "swiftly punish" Iran for military casualties.

Some organisations say the grounds to issue the orders fetter individual rights beyond what is required to maintain public order. 

A leading expert is warning the country's resource management scheme is not fit to manage the long term impact of hyperscale data centres

The All Blacks take on Ireland at Eden Park, which clashes with the Warriors at Mt Smart where they are taking on the Dragons. The World Cup final and the fast approaching Commonwealth Games.

The All Blacks take on Ireland at Eden Park, which clashes with the Warriors at Mt Smart where they are taking on the Dragons. The World Cup final and the fast approaching Commonwealth Games.

Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther on mid summer Santas in Denmark, the tribute that invovles covering a floor with peanut butter and the Airbnb guest who discovered pictures of themsleves on the wall.

Piers talks about Masteron's failing sewer network, Martinborough's failing and unsafe main access bridge, and residents of a community near Martinborough cut off by a raod collapse.

Jack McConnell from Unity Books Auckland reviews NOVA by Tim Corballis, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press.

Her latest book, Out of the Box, Trish Harris shines a light on 25 deaf and disabled artists, activists and adventurers.

There have been raids on indie bookstores in Hong Kong, while police in Vietnam investigate a diamond smuggling gang. 

It is moving into a nearby space to create a larger children's area, and more room for classics, science fiction and art and design books. 

Between 2016 and 2021, Christchurch lost 14.5 per cent of its urban tree canopy and most of the lost trees were on residential land. 

Cyber hacks involving personal information have hit the headlines this year, however unauthorised employee browsing is a growing problem.

Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about thriller series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed , Carmen Curlers and Hinemihi - House with the Golden Eyes 

Jenny Brown on the alternatives to helicopter parenting.  

Tech correspondent Peter Griffin on why Netflix might be keen  to buy Kiwi social platform Letterboxd, Australia's plans over water and data centres and Apple is suing OpenAI over  alleged  intellectual property theft .  

Council amalgamations, decisions over Santa's arrival and rain and potholes south of Ashburton. 

Lynn Freeman reviews A Tale of Two Publishing Houses by Linda Martin.

A new mini series streaming on TVNZ+, Please Don't Break Anything: The First Night, which blends supernatural murder-mystery vibes.

UK correspondent Harry Taylor looks at Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs as he gets ready to vacate the top job.

With the election just months away, Screen Producers NZ or SPADA , has released its Election 2026 Blueprint, setting out a roadmap for the future of New Zealand's screen industry.

There are significant regional differences in house prices, while housing affordability has improved and overall values remain high relative to incomes. 

Companies run by social media influencer and self-described property coach Ashley Dean Binnie were placed into liquidation recently, owing more than $2 million.

Employment law expert Charles McGuinness joins Kathryn to discuss two recent high-profile employment cases, and looks at the reasons why an employee can be removed from workplace, the legal framework for suspensions and what employers have to consider not just before going down that route, but what happens after. Charles McGuinness is an employment lawyer based in Wellington