Rnz: Nine To Noon

Eviction coming for Miramar's Chocolate Fish cafe and Andrew Little's position in the mayoral race as local election voting comes to an end.

Gyles Beckford reviews Prisoners of Geography: 10-Year Anniversary Edition by Tim Marshall.

2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and fans can see it in Auckland next year.

Big demonstrations in European capitals against war in Gaza, far-right leaders hail win by populist billionaire in Czech election, Georgian PM accuses EU of attempting to meddle in its affairs, and drone sightings force runway closures at Munich airport.

In a recent survey of 100 businesses in around Auckland's Queen St, 91 per cent said their operations are being impacted by rough sleeping and begging.

With 40 new water utilities beginning in less than a year, the Utilities Disputes service is warning the water bills will be a shock to many.

Carers of disabled family members are worried their budgets could be slashed when changes to disability funding come into effect next year. 

Our comedians Donna Brookbanks and Elisabeth Easther with some of the funnier stories of the week including the case in Northern California, where police pulled over a driverless taxi after it made an illegal U-turn, only to find no driver behind the wheel and therefore, no one to ticket.

Sam previews the All Blacks test against the Wallabies in Perth. There's also cricket: the White Ferns are at the World Cup in India while the Black Caps play Australia in the second of a three-match T20 series tonight.

Earthquake strengthening on buildings in rural areas, the demolition of Masterton's town hall  and a  bumper year for wine production.  

Eden Denyer of Unity Books Wellington reviews My Friends by Frederik Backman, published by Simon & Schuster.  

Digital twins and the era of personalised medicine -  Professor Merryn Tawhai, the director of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, on reimagining healthcare with virtual doubles. 

Ed White with the latest from Asia. He is a correspondent with the Financial Times based in Shanghai.

Trout fishing season has just kicked off and for anglers in Waikato, there are warnings to watch out for the super-spreading invasive golden clam. 

The largest provider of diagnostic testing in the country is now offering 'wellness testing', where anyone can request a bundle of tests - such as 'the fatigue bundle' or the 'male hormone bundle' but GPs are say the tests are a waste of time and likely exploiting the 'worried well'.   

The Public Service Commissioner says new protocols for managing sexual harassment and bullying complaints - with a pledge that complainants will be better supported - but whistleblowers question how effective it will be.  

Film and television reviewer Perlina Lau on The Pitt, a US medical drama and The Ballad of Wallis Island, a British comedy-drama. 

Jane Kennelly, the Director of People for Skills Group, on what advice should be on offer for teenagers over what to do after school.  

Cyber-security expert Tony Grasso on a BBC reporter was targeted by a ransomware operation, a cyber-attack on the Asahi brewing giant and a UK childcare chain has been hacked. 

Jonathan discusses the fall-out from Ecan's decision to declare a nitrate emergency and efforts to refurbish the salmon sculpture that welcomes people to Rakaia.