Nine To Noon

Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at the success of a new drug in helping to cure mild and severe cases of sleeping sickness, an illness prevalent in Africa caused by parasites spread through the bites of tsetse flies. He'll also look at the work of Robert Goddard in laying the groundwork for spaceflight over 100 years ago, and the new 'smart underpants' helping to record the number of farts wearers do - which can provide vital information for clinicians.

The largest known earthquake in New Zealand was a magnitude 8.2 quake in Wellington and Wairarapa, that would change the shape of the capital city forever.

Chris discusses the confirmation of the closure of the McCains food processing plant in Hastings, the local lumber mill being asked to burn treated timber in one of its boilers, a victory in a long running fight over a street sign and a special cricket medal awarded in the memory of a young player who died with brain cancer.

Lucy Black reviews Glyph by Ali Smith, published by Penguin Random House.

How do you pay tribute to a city on its 900th birthday? It's a daunting task that faced poet and author Michael Pedersen soon after he was named Scotland's 'Makar' - or poet laureate - nearly two years ago.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at the impact the Iran crisis is having on airlines, including Jetstar which has cut numbers across the Tasman.

A lack of food, due to the impacts of climate change, has meant higher death rates for seabird chicks this year.

An independent economist says it will be at least a few months before any deeper effects of the oil price hikes are felt in the local economy.

A finance scheme that would let homeowners spread the cost of rates and capital costs like solar panels over up to 30 years, could be in place by early next year.

New Zealand Cricket has landed in its preferred revamp for its T20 cricket league. Sam also discusses a big weekend in Super Rugby, and the Warriors 100 per cent start to the NRL. Sports commentator Sam Ackerman.