Wellington's Water says the risk of water restrictions this summer has diminished. But it still wants households and businesses to be careful.

Marc discusses the Black Caps defeat to England, Auckland FC's winning run to start life in the A-League and he rates Scott Robertson's first year as All Blacks coach. Also who will be named New Zealand's sportswoman of the year with Lydia Ko, Dame Lisa Carrington and Ellesse Andrews all having outstanding years.

Dr Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist and Massey University lecturer in animal welfare talks with Kathryn about what cats and dogs like at Christmas time.

BusinessDesk senior correspondent, Dileepa Fonseka.

Ron talks about US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his own son, who he says was unfairly prosecuted.

Lynn Freeman reviews Shelter from the Storm by Shaun Barnett, Rob Brown and Geoff Spearpoint published by Potton & Burton

One of the 2024 Nine to Noon Short Story winners: Qiu Miaojin is Still Alive by Mia Farlane told by Harriet Prebble.

Anthonie Tonnon is a man of many hats - from music to transport and an interest in New Zealand's rustbelt.

John talks to Kathryn about the reopening of the Cathedral Cove walking track, Hauraki Coromandel Post (NZME) will be the next local news outlet to close in the region.

Dr Rod Carr retires as chair of the Climate Change Commission later this week after five years in the role.