Nine To Noon

Film and TV critic Tom Augustine joins Kathryn to discuss The Dog Stars (cinemas), set in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus has wiped out humanity and survivors face off with scavengers. Tony (cinemas) is a biographical coming-of-age story about Anthony Bourdain's early years. The Whisper Man (Netflix) is a crime thriller staring Robert De Niro and Michelle Monaghan. And Tom also talks about the re-release of T2 Terminator: Judgment Day that's out in time to celebrate the movie's 35th anniversary - and coincides with the actual date of Judgment Day in the Terminator timeline. Tom Augustine is a Tamaki based filmmaker and critic. He writes for Rialto Channel's View Magazine and Metro Magazine.

Juliet Kennedy explains language learning for children and the benefits for brain development.

OpenAI has its first official engagement with New Zealand media, US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law, and fake CAPTCHA pages that install malware are the newest scam tactic.

Kirsty discusses the speed monitoring technology being installed in the Milford tourist corridor ahead of an expected busy summer, Fiordland College's first musical in a decade, Te Anau's ukulele festival, and a local credited with helping to build local tourism, John Greaney, retires. Kirsty Pickett, co-owner of the Southland App based in Te Anau

The latest from the Pacific Islands Forum and the Bougainville referendum result is tabled by PNG's parliament but final vote may be a way off. Johnny Blades is a journalist with RNZ Pacific

Artist Holli McEntegart's work has spent years exploring the idea of care, from motherhood and childbirth.

Natasha Clark is political editor of LBC London

Two New Zealanders are heading to Finland later this month to compete in the slot car world championships.

Three options have been announced for congestion charging in Auckland with public consultation due to start in November.

Canadian police now have a local presence as part of attempts to stop the distribution of illegal drugs.