Nine To Noon

Hazel Phillips was warned not to attempt the Three Passes route solo, and for 10 years, listened. But after too many false starts - bad weather, work deadlines, lack of tramping buddies - she gave up waiting and went. The tramp is for experienced backcountry trampers. It crosses Harman Pass, Whitehorn Pass and Browning Pass and is an expert-level trans-alpine route.

Jenny Yang grew up around fresh food, natural flavour, and home meals made with love and care.

Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme. Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital.

Amy discusses the expected announcement in the coming weeks over a second harbour crossing.

Gina Rogers reviews Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, published by Macmillan.