Nine To Noon

Transpower predicted power demand could hit a new record this morning - and asked generators to crank up supply. On Tuesday, the national grid operator asked for additional generation on the basis of a forecast cold snap and lower than expected wind. It held a further conference with industry yesterday afternoon. Just over a year ago, Transpower's poor coordination and communication was blamed for 34 thousand households being left without power on the coldest night of the year. So - has demand surged this morning and is supply adequate? Susie speaks with Chief Executive of Transpower Alison Andrews

In a development following the controversial raid by federal agents on Donald's Trump's estate in Florida, the US Attorney General Merrick Garland has confirmed he personally approved the FBI search. FBI agents have taken away some documents from the former President's Mar-a-Lago property - but so far the reasons for the search have not been revealed. Mr Garland says the FBI is asking the courts to release details of the warrant which could reveal the reasons for the search, documentation has been filed with the court this morning. Mr Trump's lawyer claims the FBI removed around 12 boxes from the residence. US correspondent Ron Elving has the latest on the search and seizure.

Film and TV correspondent Laumata Lauano joins Susie to talk about Still Here (TVNZ), a four part docu-series celebrates the small but mighty Pasifika community in inner-city Auckland who have remained despite decades of rampant gentrification. She'll also talk about disturbing Netflix doco Girl in the Picture and one for the kids - Sea Beast (Netflix) featuring the voice of Kiwi Karl Urban.

It can drive parents mad, but psychologist Dr Rachael Sharman of the University of the Sunshine Coast says sibling rivalry is a perfectly normal - and in fact, even necessary part of the developmental process. So how can parents guide their kids through the conflict process?

Tech commentator Tony Grasso joins Susie to talk about the cyber attacks on Taiwan amid rising tensions with China, a DDoS attack on Britain's National Health Service. He'll also look at why insider theft is still a major risk, as an ex-Amazon worker is found guilty of stealing the details of over 100 million Americans and six million Canadians, and how Adversary-in-the-middle attacks are on the rise and include New Zealand targets.

Harry Ricketts reviews A Riderless Horse by Tim Upperton, published by Auckland University Press.

The curtain came down on the international career of Black Caps batter Ross Taylor in April this year. After 16 years representing New Zealand, his 450th and final game was at a One Day International against The Netherlands. He's the first player from any country to make100 international appearances in all three formats of the game: test cricket, one-day internationals and Twenty20.

UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Susie to talk about fears within Conservative ranks that an increasingly nasty campaign to be leader by Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will damage the party, the cost of energy this winter is forecast to be more than three times higher than it was a year ago. There's a heatwave and drought hitting Britain, along with train strikes and airport delays...but Birmingham has enjoyed its time in the sun hosting the Commonwealth Games.

The country's only kaupapa Māori , social enterprise energy retailer says 130,000 households experience energy poverty, and it needs help to end that. Nau Mai RÄ was established a year ago. It is committed to turning no customer away, and pledges not to disconnect any home, even if a customer is struggling to pay bills.

Cars are being ruined and frustration is growing in communities around the country over the state of our roads. Residents, particularly those in rural areas say the roading network is in a terrible state - made worse by the wet winter - and repairs just aren't happening.