Rnz: Nine To Noon

Chris Tse reviews Eddie Sparkle's Bridal Taxi by Frankie McMillan, published by Canterbury University Press.

There's a growing movement of people with Parkinson's putting on the gloves, and taking boxing classes to counter the effects of the disease. 

US President Trump has now departed Egypt after the peace summit securing a transfer of hostages and prisoners between Gaza and Israel. 

World leaders have signed the first part of a peace agreement; hostages and prisoners are being returned to Israel and Palestine.

ACC is looking to tighten up on the medical certification process as the average time off work for those injured increases. 

It was an emotional night in Greymouth last night as the Pike River film was screened for the first time publicly. 

Bill discusses the planned changes for legislation affecting earthquake-prone buildings. 

Flowers, fungi, seaweed and rabbits. All bountiful products in New Zealand, and all out there to hunt, harvest, and cook up. 

Tim Hurdle and Lianne Dalziel talk politics. 

Simon covers the Local Government election results, including what appears to be the background to Wayne Brown's big win.

Kiran Dass reviews Chris Knox: Not Given Lightly by Craig Robertson, published by Auckland University Press.

The oldest New Zealand-built locomotive, Skunk, long believed lost to the sands of time, has resurfaced at the South Mole in Whanganui. 

On the afternoon of 19 November 2010, an explosion ripped through the remote Pike River mine on the West Coast, where 29 men were working. 

Angela Merkel blasted by Baltics, Poland for suggesting they share blame for Russia's Ukraine invasion, and Germany's car industry in crisis..

Work is underway on the Port of Auckland's two biggest wharves, but how long before the city's public get to enjoy more of the waterfront? 

The ceasefire in Gaza appears to have held over the weekend, but the next 12 hours are crucial in finding a lasting peace in the region. 

Aged care workers report not having enough time to help residents with basic concerns like dressing wounds, and going to the toilet.

Comedian's Michele A'Court and te Radar look back at the funny stories of the week that was.

Provincial rugby reaches the knock out stages this weekend, it's potentially a big night for the White Ferns if they want to make a mark in the Women's World Cup in Sri Lanka, and it's definitely a big weekend for petrolheads - and the six kiwi drivers taking part at Bathurst.

Alexa talks about this week's Coroner's Inquest into Cyclone Gabrielle, the legal action being taken against Wairoa's regional council and the village of Onga Onga celebrates 150 years.