Nine To Noon for Friday 10 October 2025

09:05 Gaza deal - latest with the BBC's Seb Usher

The Israeli cabinet  are meeting to given final approval to  the Gaza ceasefire deal after the first phase of the deal was signed by Israel and Hamas. Reuters is reporting Hamas's chief negotiator as saying the group has received guarantees from US and  Arab mediators that the war had ended - "permanently." Donald Trump says he plans to visit the area and that hostages should be released early next week. The UN plans to surge supplies of aid and medical supplies into Gaza 24 hours after a ceasefire starts. Two million people are in need of food - with half a million estimated to be malnourished. The BBC's Middle East correspondent is Seb Usher

09:20 Agri-tech now big business but more investment needed 

From virtual fences to collars monitoring an animal's health to robotics in horticulture, New Zealand's agri-tech sector is now a major earner. Last year, the sector had revenue of two-point-five billion dollars. And it's not just New Zealand farmers taking up the tech - it's a significant export. Agritech NZ which represents the sector, says there is no shortage of excellent, smart tech solutions but finding capital to grow these businesses here is a challenge. Kathryn speaks with Chief Executive Brendan O'Connell. 

09:30 Local government election turnout update

There's only a day and bit left to get your voting papers in for the local elections. It's too late to post votes, so they need to be dropped in an orange box at libraries, Woolworths or transport hubs. Local Government NZ chief executive is Scott Nacklen.

In other local election news a Whanganui iwi leader has taken legal action to halt the outcome of Whanganui's Māori Ward results and is expecting to have an interim decision from the High Court this afternoon. Ken Mair is leading the action - he says with supporting affidavits from 12 others 2 ex mayors, 2 present councilors, 2 Tikanga experts, 5 candidates and himself. It comes after the official candidate booklet sent to voters excluded all Māori ward candidates. Electionz chief electoral officer Warwick Lampp has apologised and taken responsibility for the mistake. The missing profiles, accompanied with an apology, were sent to all Māori roll voters in the affected areas. Ken Mair told Nine to Noon the hearing on Wednesday this week in the Whanganui court asked that the results not be published until a more substantive case regarding the error could be heard. At the time Local Government NZ described it as a ' significant ' error. And said it reinforced the need for a change to how local elections are run. Voting closes tomorrow at midday. Candidate booklets sent to voters in South Wairarapa and Opotiki also excluded all Māori ward candidates. But Nine to Noon understands these two councils are not involved in this action.

09:30 The Warratahs bound for music hall of fame

From humble pub gigs to opening for acts like Billy Joel and Bob Dylan, The Warratahs are to be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. The alt country band has been singing its way around Aotearoa for four decades weaving their music about people and place into the fabric of New Zealand life. The band has sold 100 thousand albums  - had three Greatest Hits collections and won Best Country Music Artist Tūī four times. Frontman Barry Saunders joins Kathryn in studio.

09:45 Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins

Koroi discusses a mutual defence treaty between Australian and Papua New Guinea, New Zealand's compensation to Samoa after the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui and a third so called "narco sub" is found in Solomon Islands.

RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins 

10:05 Human history told via money by Irish economist David McWilliams

Economic books about money tend to feature on academic reading lists - rather than becoming bed-time reading. But  Money - A story of Humanity by Irish economist David McWilliams explains how coins have shaped civilisation throughout the ages  via King Midas and Darwin. He tells the story by tracking developments - from 18,000 BC,  through the Dutch tulip mania in the 1630s and Hitler's planned attempt to destroy the British economy through airdrops of counterfeit banknotes. David McWilliam has worked for the Irish Central Bank, UBS, and  Banque Nationale de Paris and is also a writer and journalist, economic commentator and podcaster. He is in Christchurch next week to appear at the literary festival WORD. He joins Kathryn to talk about his book and possible options for small nations to  thrive.

10:35 Book review: It's a Bit More Complicated Than That by Hannah Marshall

Lisa Finucane reviews It's a Bit More Complicated Than That by Hannah Marshall, published by Allen & Unwin.

10:45 Around the motu: Alexa Cook in Hawkes Bay

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.

11:05 Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor 

Jeremy Taylor of Slow Boat Records play tracks from 1986-1990 – Rollin’ Under The Melody : a new compilation of indie label releases curated by Jon Savage

11:30 Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

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.

11:45 The week that was

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