Nine To Noon

Film and television reviewer Tom Augustine looks at three films hitting the big screen. The End of Oak Street stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and whose family is transported from 1982 to prehistoric times. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma stars Gillian Anderson as a director who becomes obsessed with casting the 'original girl' in a slasher sequel. Tony is a biographical comedy-drama based on chef Anthony Bourdain's early years. In television, Lanterns (HBO) is an upcoming superhero series, the third based on a DC Comics series. And how did House of Dragon's third season finale shape up? Tom Augustine is a Tamaki based filmmaker and critic.

Kids and screen time - it's one of those tricky areas where parents can feel like they're always two steps behind. But with the internet, smart phones and rapidly evolving tech being firm fixtures of modern living - how can parents best set up their kids for success? Maggie Dent is an author, educator and podcaster and her new book, is Digital Freedom: A guide to less screen time for safer, happier and healthier families. From when to give your kids a smartphone and explaining how algorithms and digital footprint works, to how to use social media safely and navigate online bullying, the book aims to help families navigate tech without the tension.

Twenty percent of people over the age of 65 have put off going to the doctor or dentist because of the cost, and more than 17 percent do not own their own home, according to a new report. 

The first All Blacks test against South Africa approaches as Northland dominate in the NPC. Another win for the Warriors, and still no certainty for a new professional netball championship.

Hamilton's 'Antique Books Roadshow'

Gyles discusses various inflation indicators in retail, manufacturing and service sector reports recently out. 

Jonathan has the latest on a long running neighbour dispute involving a container, and more. 

Spring is almost on our doorstep and with a whole new growing season, but what needs to be done to get ready? 

Jack Scott from Otago University is combining the use of artificial intelligence with non-invasive measurements of brain activity.

The Democrats are searching for a winning strategy following their 2024 loss, as swing voters show openness to socialist-aligned candidates. 

Men over 25 are by far the most likely to drown, making up more than 70 per cent of fatalities each year.

Auckland Council has secured legal protection for 700 more hectares of regional parkland in Tamaki Makaurau. 

A group of apartment owners says the earthquake-prone building legislation should have addressed the issue of funding, but didn't.

Liz is chief advocacy officer at the New Zealand Planning Institute.

Jeremy Moon didn't know much about the pet food business, except that he was a dog and cat lover. 

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital. Andrew Ketels was the Act Party's chief of staff from 2020 to 2025.

Tom also has the latest on the new plans to build a scaled down number of homes on the empty Arling Flats site in an inner city suburb.

Louise Ward from Wardini Books reviews two books: Ana & Frog: Search for Minty the Missing Horse by Shelley Burne-Field (Allen & Unwin), and Big Bang Bread by Lily Uivel (Penguin Random House).

Sherryl Clark has published more than 70 books, she lives and writes in Whangarei.

Germany is bracing for a wave of Russian-backed disinformation ahead of critical state and local elections this September; debate about drone safety in Europe; new record-low water levels have been measured on the Rhine.

More than 90 stories from people across Taman have been shared with local artists, who have transformed them into paintings, sculpture, and much more. 

A Northland community leader is concerned about the continuing spread of methamphetamine use in his area. 

New research has found two thirds of New Zealanders with an intellectual disability have never had a job - and this is not for lack of wanting one.

RNZ Sport Editor Dana Johannsen

Te Radar and Irene Pink with a lighter take on the week.

The Havelock North water crisis, 10 years on, and firefighters rescue man who fell off cliff while gardening.

Lucy Black reviews what she's been reading.

Despite hosting the start of every human life, the uterus is studied far less than other organs.

Typhoon Dolphin and back-to-back storms hit China, Japan and the Philippines, Taiwan conducts its annual blockade exercises.

Ahead of this year's election, a team of Wellingtonians are selling pre-baked gingerbread House of Representatives kits.

An organisation that sets standards for environmental data collection on things like water is facing an uncertain future with questions over funding.

A report by the Commission suggests aligning legislation with international best practice and improving the reliability of eyewitness evidence.

Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch reviews new local drama Ms X (ThreeNow) in which a suburban mum tries to frighten her unfaithful husband straight but gets into trouble with the law, drug lords and the ruthless PTA. Monsters of God (HBO) is a documentary exploring the shadowy world of exotic reptile smuggling and Sterling Point (Prime Video) is a new YA drama about twins who are gifted an island by their estranged grandfather.

Nights away from home, challenging activities and new routines, kids may be anxious about the school camp experience. 

Cyber security expert Tony Grasso joins Susie to discuss some recent cyber attacks, including one on Australia's biggest energy retailer and another aimed at real estate agents and property managers in Australia. Russian actors have been targeting routers used in many countries including New Zealand. And the NCSC here has had to warn about a scam where people claiming to be employees tell the victim their systems have been compromised and offer to "help". 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.

James discusses the new special education school announced by the Education Minister, a new health clinic is offering free services to women and gender diverse patients, the natural burial sites proposed for Tairawhiti and Steven Adams brings his basketball camp to Gisborne.

The polls are open in the Cook Islands for its four-yearly election, what's on the minds of voters?

Professor Tim Flannery is one of Australia's leading writers and communicators on climate change. 

Harry Taylor discusses the heatwave that's led the government to urge shops to stop selling barbeques because of fire risk.

Electricity distributor Orion's Ubuntu programme focusses on supporting more women and young people into the workforce. 

Since then humanitarian groups have reported a ban on secondary education for girls, violence against women and LGBT communities.

Campaigners are worried what's proposed will weaken safeguards around products children handle and use. 

Money expert Lisa Dudson examines some of the ways we might be bleeding money, when we don't need to be. 

Known for his fantastical adventures, the outrageous tall tales of Baron Munchausen are being brought to Russian-speaking theatre audiences in Auckland.

Reefton gold miner, Rua Gold, gets a mining proposal accepted into the fast track process, Buller is out on its own in the council amalgamation deals and Westport loses an eye specialist who has held clinics there for 20years. 

Elisabeth Easther reviews Good Intentions by Jessy Wu (Pan Macmillan), The Body and the Blood by Molly Crighton (Hachette).

The National Party caucus is currently meeting following renewed speculation over Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's leadership.

What artificial intelligence knew you so well it could write your next book - the plot in  Jenny Williams' new novel House of Liars.  

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane. Bernard Keane is political editor for Crikey.com.au

Proving who you are online has never been as vital or as complicated and - let's be honest - a bit of a pain. If you're a uni or polytech student, you may be well familiar with something called eduroam. It's the free global Wi-Fi service that allows students and researchers to connect securely to the internet at participating institutions.