Nine To Noon

Pioneering American psychiatrist Dr Bruce Perry talks to Kathryn about the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain and the implications for clinical practice. For three decades he has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children's mental health and the neurosciences, holding a variety of academic positions. Dr. Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network, Senior Fellow of The Child Trauma Academy. He is a bestselling author and the co-author of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the anti-vax protest that has tried to take over Parliament House in Canberra. Meanwhile Covid has ripped through aged care homes, with 530 residents dying of the disease this year. Scott Morrison's popularity has plunged in the polls, and Parliament has issued a formal apology to women and men who suffered sexual assault and harassment while working there following a damaging report last year. And why has Australia's successful men's cricket coach Justin Langer quit?

People who are deaf, blind or low vision are currently missing out being able to fully access one of life's simple pleasures - watching TV. Currently, NZ on Air funds closed captions and audio description services, but it doesn't cover all scheduled programming. There is no legislation requiring a minimum amount of captioning or audio description, putting New Zealand out of step with other OECD nations. It's hoped that better access to media will be captured by the proposed accessibility legislation unveiled by the government in October, alongside a new Ministry for Disabled People. Disability advocates warn the new legislation must include provisions for accessing information, communications and technology, and if lawmakers don't get it right from the outset, it could take decades to undo the damage. Kathryn speaks with Wendy Youens the chief executive of Able, the country's leading provider of media access services, and John Mulka, chief executive of Blind Low Vision NZ.

The government last week delivered a timeline for the border to - slowly - crack open again, but many in the primary sector fear it'll be too late to make a dent in their worker shortages and help meet critical deadlines. Vaccinated Kiwis in Australia can come home at the end of this month, while those New Zealanders in other parts of the world will be welcome from March 13 - which is also when higher-paid skilled migrants and those on working holiday visas can gain entry. But it's not until mid-April that the offshore temporary visa holders that many industries rely on will be able to start returning - with the possibility of further class exceptions for lower-paid critical workforces. And decisions are still being made on what the phasing in will look like. Kathryn speaks with two representatives of the primary sector: Philip Gregan from New Zealand Winemakers and Chris Lewis, board member and employment spokesperson for Federated Farmers.

Liz says borrowers need to prepare for a new way of living with tighter lending rules, higher interest rates, inflation and lagging wage growth.

Watching Kiwi chefs get creative with their award-winning fresh cheeses is one of the perks of the job for Flavia Spena and Flavio Donati from ViaVio. Originally from Rome, the couple now produces a range of handmade Italian cheeses in Nelson.

Brigitte, Shane and Kathryn discuss the results of the Newshub-Reid poll, the Government's latest Covid measures with movement on boosters and borders, Grant Robertson's social insurance scheme and National's caucus retreat.

Carole Beu of the Women's Bookshop in Auckland reviews Love Marriage by Monica Ali, published by Hachette. From the Booker shortlisted author of Brick Lane, a fascinating, and sometimes amusing, psychological exploration of marriage and parent- adult child relationships. Two junior doctors in a London hospital are engaged -Yasmin, the daughter of Indian Muslim immigrants, and Joe, the son of a high-flying, fiercely feminist social star. Race, class and cultural misunderstandings complicate the already complex family dynamics going on between these engaging characters. Intelligent & thought-provoking.

Kathryn speaks with the producer of a documentary series on the evolution of dogs, narrated by dog-lover and Downton Abbey's own Hugh Bonneville. An estimated billion dogs live with and alongside us and there are foour hundred breeds in all shapes and sizes. The Untold Story of Dogs travels the world to show how canines have enhanced many aspects of our lives: from detecting cancer and fighting beside us in battle to defending threatened species against extinction. The show blends traditional documentary and storytelling and uncovers scientific research being carried out on both domesticated and wild dogs. Matt Brandon is the UK based series producer of Dogs: The Untold Story, at Plimsoll Productions group, who made it for Discovery Channel.

Amid warnings that a Russian invasion of Ukraine may now only be a matter of time, newly deployed U.S troops are arriving in Europe as Russia bolsters its own forces. Ron also talks to Kathryn about the US economy. Although jobs are plentiful and wages rising, Ron says the looming headache is a combination of inflation and higher rates. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News.