Nine To Noon

Journalist Angus Gillies has spent years speaking to New Zealanders deported from Australia for his book, 501s: The Reluctant Returnees.

UK correspondent Natasha Clark on  Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's decision to quit his  seat and stand again, a conditional pardon granted for the last woman executed in UK and Prince Harry loses case against Daily Mail.

Auckland Te Whatu Stardome is hosting Matariki Mauri Tau - a chance to meditate under the stars.

New research has found older drivers don't lose their skills, but are struggling to adapt to changing layouts and road conditions.

The Reserve Bank has lifted the Official Cash Rate for the first time in three years.

Science commentator Dr Jen Martin joins Kathryn with some fascinating studies: the first into expressiveness of peoples' faces, and one that's proved cats really are uncooperative!

Every two years a very special flight leaves the Chatham Islands and arrives in Christchurch It's full of women who need their biennial mammogram - as there's no local mammography clinic..

Jonathan talks to Kathryn about a new pre-fab support ward for Waikato Hospital ED, and a councillor is under-fire after going ahead with footpath repairs to save money without proper sign off.

Stella Chrysostomou of VOLUME Books in Nelson reviews Transcription by Ben Lerner, published by Granta Books.

The Junior Indoor Cricket nationals are underway in Wellington this week. The tournament has showcased the growth of the sport among young women, with 11 girls teams participating. Robbie Kerr is the director of the tournament.