Nine To Noon

Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Susie to discuss The Devil Wears Prada sequel, does it live up to the first - which was made 20 years ago? Widow's Bay is a horror comedy starring The American's Matthew Rhys as a small town mayor keen to overcome the community's cursed reputation. And Secret Service is a spy thriller, based on the book by Tom Bradby. You can listen to the interview Kathryn did with Tom about his novel in 2019. James Croot is a TV Guide and The Press film and TV reviewer.

In Te Ao Maori, the bond between tupuna (ancestors/grandparents) and mokopuna (grandchildren/descendants) is cherished, with these intergenerational relationships able to create a powerful foundation for a child's wellbeing. André Ngapo is learning designer and national coach at Brainwave Trust Aotearoa which focuses giving tamariki the best start in life. Both scientific and indigenous knowledge are central to its mahi. André has spoken to whanau about how grandparents have left a lasting mark on their mokupuna. He discusses the vital role of tupuna with Susie Ferguson.

Technology journalist Bill Bennett joins Susie to talk about how a move to "digital minimalism" is seeing younger parents reinstalling home phones to combat smartphone burnout, or switching to "dumb" phones. But how does that work in New Zealand where the old copper phone network is about to be turned off? A Chinese court has ruled it's illegal to replace human workers with AI and major battery manufacturers are moving to deploy sodium-ion batteries for home energy storage - could this be a major breakthrough that will substantially cheapen EVs? Bill Bennett is an Auckland-based technology journalist

Local worries over council reform, drive to prevent deaths during Road Safety Week, winter PJ drive, and new bridge underway for Tongariro River Trail. Jesse Archer is with LakeFM in Taupo.

Jane Westaway reviews Departure (s) by Julian Barnes, published by Penguin Random House.