RNZ: Nine To Noon

Tom Augustine is an Auckland-based film-maker, writer and critic

For the parent doing too much how can they step away, and do less? And for the parent not doing enough how can they get up to speed and be better part of the system?

Google's push to gain an edge in the AI race, Meta starts laying off 8,000 workers as it seeks to become an AI-first company, and Peter's wrap on the Hi-Tech Awards.

Pukekura Park celebrates its 150th birthday, the early traces of New Plymouth's history being uncovered during development, Te Atiawa opens housing development and Awakino Gorge fully opens to traffic from tomorrow.

Lisa Finucane reviews Sound Mind Dead Body by Dave Warner, published by Fremantle Press.

The young adult novel - A Flame in the Dark - follows the New Zealand-born Australian-raised World War 2 hero on her journey to Europe as a nurse and journalist turned secret agent.

 Government ministers are pressing supermarkets on cutting costs for shoppers. 

The springs - also know as Pupu springs - hold some of the clearest water in the world.

Fewer work utes, vans and truck were sold in April, compared to the previous year, which motor industry experts say is further evidence of shaky business confidence. Overall vehicle registrations last month were up almost 12 per cent compared to April 2025.

Citrus growers call for transparency in pricing - with many saying what's charged at the supermarket doesn't match what they are getting paid for their fruit. While the quality and volume of the fruit is looking good this year, growers are questioning where costs are being added. 

Consumer New Zealand says no bank has earned one of its People's Choice awards. 

Kenneth Chapman on creating a fantasy world that reflected  himself. with his children's book  Lonasei and the Mystery of Origin Grove. .

Health investment for  Queenstown and Central Otago District, electricty conference, feasibility study on the Whoosh gondola system, the film and TV village at Ayrburn and snow making at Coronet Peak .

Harry Ricketts reviews Have This Heart by Lawrence Patchett, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press.

Geoff Chase has helped 100 doctoral students get over the line and now boasts a global network of researchers across academia and industry.  

Annika Smethurst is Victorian Affairs editor at The Age.

The co-founder of a therapeutic choir for people with brain conditions, has developed a handbook so more choirs can be established around the country. 

New research found little evidence that the scheme had actually widened access to tertiary studies.

Mission Homefront is co-founded by recently retired Lieutenant Colonel Hayden Ricketts. 

Auckland FC are one win away from glory in the men's A-League, after a record-breaking season for the Wellington Phoenix in the women's league. Sam also discusses the Warriors continuing to win in the NRL.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was one of the pre-eminent jurists of her time; the second woman appointed to the US Supreme Court, she served for nearly 30 years and was a champion of gender equality and human rights protections. No small feat then, to bring such an intellectual giant to the stage, but that's what Australian playwright Suzie Miller has done in her show RBG: Of many, One. The play makes its New Zealand debut tomorrow night at Auckland's Waterfront Theatre after sold-out tours in Australia. Australian actress Heather Mitchell will stay in the role of RBG - as well as 33 other characters - in this one-woman performance. Suzie Miller is no stranger to legal storylines in her work - her play Prima Facie premiered in 2019 and has been seen in hundreds of productions in over 40 countries and adapted into more than 30 languages. The London and Broadway shows, both starring Jodie Comer, won a number of awards and a film is in the works. Suzie joins Kathryn to explain what it was about the life and work of 'Notorious RBG', as she was nicknamed, that drew her in.

A surge in social media-fueled run clubs is boosting 'super shoe' sales and providers are dominating a multi-million dollar corporate mental health boom. 

Kelly discusses the $3.6 million in taxpayer funded repairs to emergency housing. She explains how the new average speed camera zone will work along with talking about an alleged nang coverup in connection with a fatal bus crash and Rotorua Boys High welcoming home its rugby heroes.

Gail Pittaway reviews Slash by Gavin Strawhan, published by Allen & Unwin NZ.

Christopher de Hamel traces his lifelong obsession with medieval manuscripts back to a childhood visit to Dunedin Public Library.

During his high-stakes Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, President Trump pushed for a massive Boeing jet deal.

Three couples have taken a leap and opened a bouldering gym in Whangarei - no ropes, no harnesses and a climb of up to 4.5m.

Researchers have created a shoebox-sized, fully automated laboratory to help develop better medicines in space. 

The New Zealand Dental Association has called for a 50 percent increase in Otago University dentistry graduates. 

Hazel Phillips was warned not to attempt the Three Passes route solo, and for 10 years, listened. But after too many false starts - bad weather, work deadlines, lack of tramping buddies - she gave up waiting and went. The tramp is for experienced backcountry trampers. It crosses Harman Pass, Whitehorn Pass and Browning Pass and is an expert-level trans-alpine route.

Jenny Yang grew up around fresh food, natural flavour, and home meals made with love and care. 

Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme. Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital.

Amy discusses the expected announcement in the coming weeks over a second harbour crossing.

Gina Rogers reviews Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, published by Macmillan.

The search is on for a crimson hue that is both vibrant and lasting. 

New Zealand filmmaker Brooke Darrow has won best documentary  at the London International Student Film Festival. 

Eurovision, Nuremburg-style court to prosecute Russia, no early release for Ratko Mladic, and further division in British Labour Party.

A GPS device that seamlessly switches to satellite once cellular connectivity is out of range, is now available for recreational boat users. 

The rise of QR scams known as quishing.

The head of a Christchurch-based building co-operative says a flood of townhouses on the market is causing problems.

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley named his 26-strong squad on Thursday for the Fifa World Cup, two New Zealand clubs still active post the regular A-league season, three-time America's Cup winner Blair Tuke is stepping off the Team NZ boat, and the biggest names in World Surfing will be in Raglan over the next week.

Our comedians are here for a lighter look at some of the weeks stories.