Foreign correspondent Daniel Schweimler in Argentina
The World Cup is providing a welcome distraction from Latin America's problems, how are Latin American teams faring?
Jun 21, 2026•9 min
Nine To Noon
Smart, in-depth and relentlessly curious, host Kathryn Ryan dives into the stories shaping New Zealand and its people. Interviews and expert analysis from around the world and at home. It’s where big ideas are unpacked and everyday life explored.
Last refreshed:
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episodes
Fund adds in a new funding option, but no new money
The government's Social Investment Fund was launched a year ago and allocated $190m over four years,
Jun 21, 2026•17 min
Rural internet providers at risk of closure
WombatNet's Alex Stewart is concerned customers will fall back on Starlink - and he says there are security and monopoly risks.
Jun 21, 2026•23 min
Sport correspondent Sam Ackerman
Super Rugby final, the first All Blacks squad of the Dave Rennie era will be named, Auckland FC coach departs and the All Whites match against Egypt on Monday at the Fifa World Cup among other sporting topics ahead of the weekend.
Jun 18, 2026•12 min
Friday funnies
Irene Pink and Elisabeth Easther with the lighter side to some of the week's stories.
Jun 18, 2026•14 min
Around the motu: Samantha Gee, RNZ's reporter in Nelson
Samantha talks about doctors for the provinces and the challenges facing Tasman after more flooding over King's Birthday weekend.
Jun 18, 2026•9 min
Book review: Thirst by Darren Simpson
Roger Christensen of Unity Books Auckland reviews Thirst by Darren Simpson, published by Pushkin Press.
Jun 18, 2026•4 min
Why Patagonia is weaving more NZ wool into its products
Global brand Patagonia has been been developing its relationship with Zentera Wool - the company formerly known as New Zealand Merino.
Jun 18, 2026•10 min
The adventurer making films in extreme environments
Sébastien Montaz-Rosset is regarded as one of the world's best extreme mountain filmmakers.
Jun 18, 2026•25 min
Pacific correspondent Johnny Blades
RNZ Pacific's Johnny Blades with news on PNG's vote on Bougainville independence and more from the region.
Jun 18, 2026•9 min
Speights turns 150, brewer Bill McAdam looks back on 44 years
He joins Kathryn to talk about his brewing journey and to let us know just how much beer he gets to taste on a shift.
Jun 18, 2026•14 min
Black Fern's after school crash motivates road patrol campaign
Black Fern Renee Holmes is the face of the AA's Lollipop Legends which shines a light on the work done by school road patrol teams.
Jun 18, 2026•11 min
Funding loss threatens driving school aimed at helping youth
A youth employment charity In the Hutt Valley is turning to crowdsourcing funding to keep its driving school open.
Jun 18, 2026•13 min
Screentime: HBO Max's debut, Leviticus & more
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to discuss HBO Max's advent into the New Zealand market.
Jun 17, 2026•9 min
What can be done about fussy eaters for parents?
Getting children to eat their veggies, try new foods, and generally get a balanced diet are age-old parenting challenges.
Jun 17, 2026•20 min
Tech: Microsoft's 'Nightmare-Eclipse' problem & more
Tech commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn for an update on what's happening with Anthropic's Fable shutdown, and more.
Jun 17, 2026•15 min
GDP Result
RNZ's economics correspondent Gyles Beckford
Jun 17, 2026•6 min
Around the motu: Kereama Wright, Director of Mairanga Media
Kereama discusses the return of Awakeri Hot Springs to descendants of Ngai Taiwhakaea after half a century of grievance.
Jun 17, 2026•6 min
Book review: Islands Ever After by Majella Cullinane
Lynn Freeman reviews Islands Ever After by Majella Cullinane, published by Quentin Wilson Publishing.
Jun 17, 2026•5 min
More than a fritter: Exploring the secret lives of whitebait
Dr Ben Crichton spent two years surveying Te Tai Poutini West Coast streams after dark, counting, catching and tagging fish.
Jun 17, 2026•10 min
New Zealand film maker, Pietra Brettkelly, and a group of young Nigerian backyard movie makers
They created a science fiction universe and films that turned everyday life into a future world, set in the year 2089.
Jun 17, 2026•21 min
UK: Russian ship in the channel, PM warns Burnham & more
The latest from the UK, including a couple who were fired on by a Russian warship saying they don't want the incident to be blown out of proportion.
Jun 17, 2026•10 min
'I Have a Dream' charity celebrates first uni graduate
It's now helped over two thousand more kids after expanding its operations into Whangarei and Upper Hutt over the years.
Jun 17, 2026•8 min
Water bills are changing next month - what to expect?
From July 1, property owners will still get quarterly rates bills, but for the first time, get quarterly water bills - for tap, sewage and storm services - separately.
Jun 17, 2026•16 min
Lack of information over why the regulatory Board of Psychotherapists resigned en masse
A fortnight ago it emerged all 6 members had left and that the Ministry of Health was assessing potential candidates to reconstitute the board.
Jun 17, 2026•16 min
How can older Kiwis protect themselves from financial abuse?
How can older Kiwis protect themselves from financial abuse? And can having someone as an Enduring Power of Attorney help?
Jun 16, 2026•12 min
The most valuable thing you can do in the garden this winter
Landscape designer and gardener Xanthe White joins Nine to Noon with some practical advice.
Jun 16, 2026•15 min
Around the motu : Jonathan McKenzie
The latest from Hamilton including a planned five star sky-scraper hotel on the banks of the Waikato River.
Jun 16, 2026•10 min
Book review: Land by Maggie O'Farrell
Kiran Dass reviews Land by Maggie O'Farrell, published by Tinder Press.
Jun 16, 2026•6 min
Dr Kerry Spackman: What sets winners apart
Dr Kerry Spackman on unlocking the secrets to winning in life and what is going on in the brain when developing a skill.
Jun 16, 2026•25 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android