Nine To Noon

Susanna Andrew of Unity Books Wellington reviews Stakes by Noelle McCarthy

A deep dive into the world economy of money laundering - and what author, Oliver Bullough, declares is the failed pursuit by Government officials and regulators.

Papua Rebels say they shot dead US pilot and burned plane, Australia and Vanuatu sign new development and security pact, official results confirmed for New Caledonia's provincial elections.

The need for emergency supplies for animals in the event of flood, quake or fire.

Ruapehu District's Mayor, Weston Kirton, has warned about reduced services for his region if the Government rates caps are introduced.

A land management expert at Canterbury University says proposals to prioritise economic development under the Conservation Amendment Bill are inconsistent with historic land purchases.

Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the latest installment of the Minions/Despicable Me franchise, where the loveable yellow creatures try to succeed in 'Old Hollywood' in the 1920s. Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness (HBO Max) stars Larry David taking an improvised and comedic approach to American history. And James shares his picks from the DocEdge festival. James Croot is a TV Guide and The Press film and television reviewer

What were you thinking!?" - the exclamation many parents, caregivers or teachers can make, when trying to decipher what and why kids do what they do.

Tech commentator Alex Sims looks at increasing complaints about Google's search results - can you really find what you're looking for or is it more of an advertising delivery vehicle? And how trustworthy are the AI summaries that now appear at the top? Alex details examples of where AI has got professionals into trouble, for not verifying the information they've used in the job. Alex Sims is a Professor in the Department of Commercial Law at the University of Auckland Business School and an expert on blockchain technology, copyright law and consumer law.

David talks about the debates over who should join with who under government directed amalgamation plans, the funding that's been continued for the Mayor's Taskforce for jobs, paying forpublic transport and the success of Kaikoura's Project BlueBird and the hatching of its first Little Blue penguin chick. David Hill is a Local Democracy Reporter with North Canterbury News.