Nine To Noon RNZ Radio
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From nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to Nine to Noon's expert commentators and reviewers and catch up with the latest lifestyle trends on this award-winning programme.
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The week that was with Donna Brookbanks and Michele A'Court
Donna and Michele look at the lighter moments of the week, including Briscoes' hunt for a new bed sheet tester, and an electric spoon on sale in Japan which makes food taste saltier. An Italian village with 46 residents has 30 candidates running for the mayoralty. And the Crown car once used by former Prime Minister Helen Clark is up for sale on TradeMe, with a $1 reserve.
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Sports commentator Glen Larmer
New Zealand begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Afghanistan tomorrow. And the tournament had its first big upset today, with the US beating Pakistan.
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Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor
Jeremy Taylor brings new releases from recent tourist Arooj Aftab and Bat For Lashes, plus a reissue of an underrated REM classic.
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Around the motu: Tim Brown in Christchurch
The Christchurch City Council had resurrected its fight for tougher alcohol controls in the city after bailing out of its previous almost million dollar attempt in 2017.
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Book review: Take What You Need by Idra Novey
Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews Take What You Need by Idra Novey published by Daunt Books
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US astronomer Dr Michael Brown's search for Planet Nine
US astronomer Dr Michael Brown's theory of a ninth planet, lurking on the very edge of our Solar System, is gaining momentum.