Nine To Noon

A Tauranga gin distillery that uses whey as the fundamental ingredient in its flagship product has won global acclaim.

Kathryn, Neale and Tracey discuss the latest goings on in the world of local politics. 

The latest news from Wellington including questions over the boss of new water authority Tiaki Wai.

Kim Pittar of Muirs Bookshop in Gisborne reviews White River Crossing by Ian McGuire, published by Simon & Schuster.

It's been a wild start to the week in Otago, where widespread flooding and snowfall overnight have sparked evacuations and road closures.

Kathryn speaks to the real "Guy Stanton" about going undercover and creating a false identity.

Poland says warnings of Russian attack on NATO state serious, 10 years since Brexit, ructions at the Vatican and verdict expected in appeal by far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

After being rescued and adopted by a biosecurity dog trainer, Noah is now one of the top sniffer dogs at Christchurch airport.

Local government's delays in fixing their leaky pipes, or damaged roads are costing ratepayers even more in the long run.

Following her own 15 year battle with anorexia, Dr Meg Vardy is behind a new charity providing a peer support service.

The return of the Alexandra's abandoned half-empty milk bottles, Swiss yodellers and clever animals.

 Palmerston North loses last entrologist, the regional loan to build a massive rail and freight yard, the latest in the school bus saga,  the Kaimanawa wild horse muster and knitting a thousand teddies.

Susanna Andrew of Unity Books Wellington reviews Stakes by Noelle McCarthy

A deep dive into the world economy of money laundering - and what author, Oliver Bullough, declares is the failed pursuit by Government officials and regulators.

The need for emergency supplies for animals in the event of flood, quake or fire. 

Ruapehu District's Mayor, Weston Kirton, has warned about reduced services for his region if the Government rates caps are introduced. 

A land management expert at Canterbury University says proposals to prioritise economic development under the Conservation Amendment Bill are inconsistent with historic land purchases.

Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the latest installment of the Minions/Despicable Me franchise, where the loveable yellow creatures try to succeed in 'Old Hollywood' in the 1920s. Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (HBO Max) stars Larry David taking an improvised and comedic approach to American history. And James shares his picks from the DocEdge festival. James Croot is a TV Guide and The Press film and television reviewer

What were you thinking!?" - the exclamation many parents, caregivers or teachers can make, when trying to decipher what and why kids do what they do.

UK correspondent Steph Spyro joins Kathryn to talk about the UK's defence spending plan, which the opposition says is short by several million. Two officers are being investigated over potential gross misconduct in the stabbing death of Henry Nowak. The family of a three year old who ended up in a crocodile enclosure have thanked the staff who rescued him, temperatures in June have broken records and Harry Kane's kept England's World Cup hopes alive. Steph Spyro is the Daily Express' deputy political editor

Making the case for the country's biggest fund managers to invest more into New Zealand startup companies. 

Despite Māori and Pasifika being at higher risk of obesity and the diseases associated with it, they are far less likely to be using GLP-1 drugs. 

The 'REVOLUTION trial' will use machine learning to evaluate the best targets for delivering oxygen to patients on life support. 

The National Cyber Security Centre's most recent report for the first quarter of this year has highlighted three incidents likely to impact key sensitive date or disrupt essential services.

 Late last year IRD announced it was resuming action against smaller tax debts, following a period of leniency post pandemic. How much of an estimated 10 billion dollar tax debt can it recover? 

Marc wraps the latest at the Football World Cup, now in the knockout stages. Success for the Black Caps in England, while the White Ferns are unable to defend their T20 World Cup - with three legends of the game bowing out.

The show - 'Dangerous Goods' - combines cabaret, comedy and circus acts in a performance that promises to boldly take on stereotypes and explore female empowerment, racial inequality and cultural resistance. 

Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is cautiously exploring the New Zealand market through influencer campaigns while local manufacturer Steel & Tube battles severe debt and operating losses that may pressure the company to raise capital. Concurrently, the domestic fitness sector is experiencing record participation, allowing the Canadian-owned budget chain CityFitness to overtake long-time market leader Les Mills as New Zealand's top gym operator.

President Trump faces a symbol of domestic frustration with the deterioration of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, alongside a shifting political landscape marked by recent democratic socialist primary victories.

The programme builds up to a mock election in Term 4, which gives students first-hand experience of the voting process. 

 Following a $30 million Budget announcement to equip up to 500 schools with solar panels and batteries, analyst William Bisley modelled which areas would need the solar systems most.

Builders are worried a new requirement to cover defects in some residential new builds and renovations for a year after completion will unintentionally shut many out of the market. The government is making changes to the Building Act, including bringing in a proportionate liability scheme, meaning councils will no longer be the last man standing dealing with building defects. Instead, each party will be responsible for their share of the work. Combined Building Suppliers Co-operative surveyed hundreds of builders and construction businesses on the planned changes - most of which were sole traders or small firms with five or fewer staff. Two thirds were worried they wouldn't be able to afford insurance to cover such a warranty, with a third saying without cover they would stop residential building altogether. Carl Taylor is the Co-operative's chief executive, and a builder. In a statement, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk said the changes being made were industry-informed and struck the right balance.

The Government is making changes to the Building Act, including bringing in a proportionate liability scheme, meaning councils will no longer be the last man standing dealing with building defects.

As part of the effort to regenarate the marine environment around Auckland's waterfront, a project is underway to grow baby kelp. 

The problem gambling foundation wants  a law change banning TV advertising of sports betting, following what it says is a surge in ads during the Football World Cup. 

The daughter of a woman injured in a Ryman retirement village is speaking out after her mother's arm was broken and shoulder dislocated after being pulled over by a care worker. 

The Football World Cup, Black Caps in England, the Warriors and the likelihood of an NRL franchise in Christchurch.

Donna Brookbanks and Michele A'Court with the lighter side of the week.

Peter covers the over 65's forced to live in their cars in Whangarei, plus those still out of their homes due to January storms. 

Quentin Johnson reviews The Realm of Ice and Sky by Buddy Levy, published by Macmillan.

Justin Zoras passed it one night, lights still blazing long after the town had gone quiet and got curious about it.

The latest including trouble for the Hong Kong's booksellers with raids and arrests, plus rising worker anxiety over robots.

For more than two decades, Frances Wilson and Stephen Fitzgerald have played a pivotal role in developing New Zealand opera talent.

Consultants PWC put the training need at between 1,500 and 2,300 additional engineers each year. 

Some teachers are rasing concerns the Ministry of Education's new assessment tool, with others saying their schools won't be using it at all. 

Film and television reviewer Tom Augustine joins Kathryn to talk about what he's been watching.

Out of every hundred children, approximately five are "gifted" but only a small proportion are ever identified as such at school.

Peter Griffin joins Kathryn to talk about Meta reportedly creating a prediction market and the release of new AI smart glasses.

Lee talks to Kathryn about the financial difficulties hitting Westport's flood protection schemes and the struggles with local government reform.

Elisabeth Easther reviews The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout, published by Penguin Random House.