RNZ: Nine To Noon

Sam with the latest including The Warriors who play their final home game of the NRL season on Sunday.

Irene King and Donna Brookbanks with a lighter take on some stories from the week.

A fast-track application would extend mining on the Buller Plateaux for 25 years, while a flood protection scheme in Westport has ballooned in cost. 

Elisabeth Easther tells Kathryn what she's been reading. 

It would unfold into a national scandal and led to the Government aggressively pursuing of hundreds of thousands of false debts. 

The latest from Nepal following the deadly flooding surge, wrapping up this year's BRICS statement, and Indonesian fires.

Netflix's new miniseries East of Eden will be on Kiwi screens in just a couple of weeks. For stunt co-ordinator and horsemaster Dayna Pomare, it's the latest in a string of big projects, and she's been kept busy since filming wrapped on the adaptation.

A local real estate website says interest from Australian buyers has surged following tax changes across the Tasman.

The idea of raising the age of superannuation is once again under scrutiny as the election gets closer.

Film and television correspondent Tom Augustine looks at gold smuggling flick The Weight, starring Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, set in 1930s America. The Rivals of Amziah King is about a honey-maker whose success is a threat within the local community. And does Practical Magic 2 have what it takes to enchant audiences? Tom Augustine is a Tamaki based filmmaker and critic

Gluten-free, lactose intolerance, nut and egg free - there are any number of options when purchasing food to help manage allergies. So how can you know if a baby or child has an allergy, and what should you do next? Registered dietitian Anna Richards.

Cybersecurity expert Tony Grasso looks at how a million records with edutech provider Mathspace were compromised in a relatively simple attack. He will talk about the explosion of Storm Ransomware, a group which has appeared out of nowhere and immediately teamed up with Qillan, a Russian-speaking crime group that's one of the most prolific in the Australasian space. There's been a severe upturn in the number of attacks against medial infrastructure across the region, with targets including dental clinics and medical centres as well as pharmaceutical supply chains - each with amber severity rating which highlights critical risks to patient care and operations. Cybersecurity expert Tony Grasso is Chief Information Security officer at COGENT. He worked at GCHQ in the UK and is a former Intelligence Officer in New Zealand

Recent earthquake closures of the 108-year-old Edith Cavell bridge have renewed calls for an alternative Queenstown road crossing.

Johnny looks at the sinking of the MV Matui in northern Vanuatu, with 30 people still missing, and more. 

Christoph Schumacher's new book takes 52 simple questions and uses them as a springboard into science, psychology, economics and human behaviour, 

A look at the calls for political donation reform which are mounting, following Reform's multi-million pound donations from two wealthy donors.

The study, led by researchers from the University of Waikato and Adelaide University, explored how meal timing affected dogs' accuracy.

While cognitive screening is still an option, doctors will consider a person's overall health and driving history. 

New Zealand Relay is a free, government-funded service that enables people with hearing and speech communication difficulties to use the phone. 

Science commentator Laurie Winkless looks at three new studies from the science world. 

The feats of early women climbers of Aoraki Mount Cook have been lost to history - their stories sidelined, or contributions sometimes wilfully ignored. A new book aims to rectify that.

The World Surf League is returning to Raglan in 2027, as a new riverside restaurant opens in Hamilton.

Gail Pittaway reviews Agrippa by Robert Harris and shares some of her favourite books inspired by Rome and Italy, including Virgil's The Aeneid and Jess Walte's Beautiful Ruins.

British wildlife filmmaker Fredi Devas' new feature documentary, How to Live on Earth, looks at how we could rebuild our relationship with nature and create a future in which both people and the natural world can thrive. 

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton examines the apology given by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson after she referred to Indigenous Australians as "the most primitive race on earth".

Why two schools have decided it's no longer appropriate to post photos of students to their Facebook pages.

Banning social media alone is not enough to keep children and young people safe online, an expert says. 

There's now something nearer to unanimity between the two biggest political parties over increasing KiwiSaver contributions. But is this enough to get balances to where they need to be?

Sam wraps the weekend results with defeats for the All Blacks and the Warriors, but a big win for the Black Ferns in Lyon. Some new, and returning faces are named in the Silver Ferns team to play in the Constellation Cup.

University of Canterbury research seeks to better understand karanga by sharing the experiences of kaikaranga - the women who perform karanga.

Gyles previews the upcoming GDP results - the first to include the full effects of the US-Iran war and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. 

Nelson City Council has confirmed it will remove controversial trial speed bumps on Tahunanui Hills due to noise and public opposition.

Professional horse trainer Mark Langley helps horses develop confidence. Mark has trained thousands of horses and works to train not just horses - but their humans. His approach is all about engaging with a horse emotionally. He speaks with Kathryn ahead of a one-day horsemanship masterclass he is hosting in Rotorua this month. If you have any horse related questions for Mark, text 2101 and he'll do his best to answer.

Her role in the 1988 Cervical Cancer Inquiry made her a household name, with the inquiry finding serious failings.

The latest from a GOP midterm convention, where US President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 rebate cheque to every American.

The massive eruption and its after-effects have continued to be studied by scientists from around the world.

Altruistic, or 'for purpose' organisations, have been found to contribute as much to GDP as financial and insurance services. Research has found these enterprises, which are motivated by social, environmental, or community ideals rather primarily for profit, contribute an estimated $25.8 billion to the economy when volunteer labour is included. The report for JBWere's philanthropic services also found the sector employs one in 13 workers. The research for the investment firm was carried out by Waikato University's Professor Frank Scrimgeour with contributions by JBWere's William McInerney. He speaks to Kathryn.

Local aluminium extruders say demand for their product has dropped away, following an increase in cheaper overseas imports.

How to plan for and build this new infrastructure is increasingly difficult when taking into consideration the effects of climate change. 

Bakeries and ice-cream shops are trading in the vivid green of matcha for the violet tones of ube.

Kathryn, Neale and Liam discuss recent events in politics including whether Labour has left its run too late.

Wellington council is calling for some changes to help with amalgamation, while Tom also has the latest on a fiasco involving a Deloitte report.