RNZ: Nine To Noon

Science commentator Laurie Winkless looks at how Korean researchers have taken waste from an abundant species of clams to recreate the silk produced from another, endangered species of clam. A study out of Canada has found that construction produces the equivalent of 1 - 3 metric tons of carbon per person each year - and it needs to drop by 10 % to stay on top of emission reduction targets - so how can it be done? And a fishing ban on the Yangzte River appears to be working, with fish biomass increasing

The company turned to e-commerce, and Linley handed over the reins as CEO to her son Abel in 2009.

Music correspondent Yadana Saw plays three tunes to celebrate the festival season, including one from indy band Dads So So Modern who'll play the Newtown Festival early next month and Nigerian artist Obongjayar, who's in New Zealand for Electric Avenue this weekend.

Manawatu school bus woes, Tongariro fire recovery, and the end of the old Opiki toll bridge.

Elisabeth Easther reviews My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney, published by Macmillan.

Sita's insight comes from spending 20 years as a high school teacher herself. She says in her view: "Most people, most kids are good kids - most of the time. And even the bad kids are good kids, underneath it all."

Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst joins Kathryn with the biggest stories out of Australia, including the evacuation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese from his official residence, The Lodge, overnight for several hours.

The world's biggest heat pump and air conditioning manufacturers has expanded its presence in this country. Daikin has now moved into a new $30 million warehouse facility in the Christchurch suburb Hornby. 

An Auckland academic compares the privatisation here with the health system in the United States. Professor Jaime King says New Zealand is reaching a tipping point.

Whakaari White Island guide Kelsey Waghorn details her remarkable journey in a new book - Surviving White Island and everything that came after.

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano quits after an embarrassing defeat, while the Winter Olympics comes to a close.

The Belgian pianist and composer known for blending classical music with a contemporary sound and sensibility.

Xero looks to cut jobs, the latest on US President Donald Trump's tariffs, and Genesis' plans to raise $400m in capital.

1News reporter Jared McCulloch looks at a rise in Queenstown tourism numbers and has an update on alternative transport in the area, as well as Wanaka's impact on the Winter Olympics and a local snail farm.

Harry Ricketts reviews The Art of Colonisation by Paul Moon 

The jobseekers who are hiding their ages on CVs

Author M Gessen has written extensively about the Trump administration and the regime of Vladimir Putin and the impact of autocracy and totalitarianism.  

The Supreme Court dealt President Trump a major blow by ruling his unilateral global tariffs unconstitutional, though the president has already vowed to bypass the decision using alternative trade laws. International tensions are peaking as a massive US naval force moves toward Iran following President Trump's threats of military action if a nuclear deal isn't reached within days. Domestically, the President faces further turbulence following a fatal security breach by an armed intruder at Mar-a-Lago and historically low approval ratings ahead of his upcoming State of the Union address. David Smith is Washington bureau chief at The Guardian.

Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley is flying home with a BAFTA, following her win at the Awards yesterday for her work on Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. Earlier this month she spoke to Nine to Noon about her success this awards season - she's also up for an Oscar next month for her work on the same film. In January she took Best Costume Design at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards and since we spoke to her she's also won an award for Excellence in Period Film from the Costume Designers Guild. The BAFTAs represent the biggest night on the British film calendar and are often a marker for success at the Oscars. Kate joins Kathryn from Heathrow.

Some devices - not just phones - but also things like medical, security alarms and vehicle trackers will cease working with the network. 

They found no evidence to support what they call the `demolition of the world's leading pay equity scheme'. 

Today, an endangered land bird, and endangered seabird, and the science behind forest bathing. Kennedy discusses Department of Conservation's live kakapo cam, which is giving viewers a 24/7 recording of Rakiura the kakapo, sitting on two eggs in her nest burrow on Whenua Hou / Codfish Island. One of the eggs is very close to hatching, but it's not quite as simple as it seems. The egg in question is actually an electronic egg that mimics a real kakapo egg in every way, including making peeping noises that match those of a real kakapo chick.

Much like last year, when a rollicking 15,000 meatballs were sold, punters can enjoy helpings provided by renowned restaurateurs and top local talent. Hastings Meatball Festival takes place on Heretaunga St East from 5.30pm on Friday 6 March and tell us all about it, Kathryn is joined by Vicky Roebuck, Chief Meatball Officer at Hastings District Council, and celebrity chef Ben Bayly.

Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the latest on Auckland's housing intensification plans. 

Reserved court decision on Howard Temple's appeal of sentence expected to be delivered this week, concern over delays in opening Lake Forsyth during last week's storm, and crowds expected for Electric Avenue this weekend.

Sally Battson of The Next Chapter Bookshop in Wanaka on what she's been reading. 

Two Iranian-born brothers who now live in Palmerston North and the United States have written a novel about the future artificial intelligence. 

Ukraine marks 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and the Austrian climber convicted of manslaughter in a  test case.

Charlisse Leger-Walker is back on the court in United States college basketball, following much of last season on the sidelines with a torn ACL.

Hallyburton Johnstone Sports Club has hosted tennis, bowls and croquet on the site since 1928.

KiwiRail has said it will manage some rail assets in other parts of the country under a state of significant decline.

Heading into the final weekend of the Winter Olympics - where does this Games rank for New Zealand? Who have been the stand-outs? Who are the remaining medal chances?

Feud over whether Aussie or New Zealand milk tastes better, underwear to track a wearer's farts and a roundabout hack that has opinion divided.

The fight to save a Whanganui post shop, infamous office building given heritage protection and the choir in search of new singers.

Eden Denyer of Unity Books Wellington reviews Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy, published by HarperCollins.

The New York Times has grown its newsroom over the last decade, while others are dwindling or disappearing altogether.

Fiji's former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is on bail after being charged with inciting mutiny.

 Putatara: Revolutions in Maori Art, considers the wairua and resistance of art.

The Ministry of Health estimates one in ten women and girls suffer from endomentriosis the symptoms of of which include pelvic pain and bowel problems.

Iranians this week began commemorating the end of a traditional 40-day mourning period for the thousands killed during protests.

It is the first time a senior member of the Royal family has been arrested and taken into custody since the seventeenth century. 

Film and TV reviewer Tom Augustine joins Kathryn to talk about the new Wuthering Heights movie which has generated a lot of controversy, Crime 101 (cinemas) is a new crime thriller starring Chris Hemsworth and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a TV series that's a prequel to Game of Thrones.