Rnz: Nine To Noon

What is the future of a national integrated transport ticketing system, as another city gives up waiting? 

Film and television reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Eternity.

School's out - so what now for the kids? Let them run wild? 

Cybersecurity expert Tony Grasso looks at the incident that compromised Qantas customer data - including names, emails and frequent flyer details. 

Robin discusses news from Taranaki including the fight against invasive golden clams in Lake Rotomanu. 

Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books reviews A Woman's Eye, Her Art by Drusilla Modjeska, published by Penguin Books NZ.

Plunket is warning online and second-hand toys pose an increasing risk to children, and is urging parents to be on alert, particularly when shopping for Christmas gifts. 

Over two decades, Auckland University's ophthalmology team has grown from one or two lecturers to a thriving department with several professors now producing world-leading research. 

UK correspondent Harry Taylor joins Kathryn with news from Britain.

Rome wasn't built in a day, but for over a year the Roman Republic was temporarily constructed in a South Auckland film studio. 

A volunteer conservation trust has begun building a predator proof fence across the base of Farewell Spit. 

A Citizens Advice Bureau report based on more than 10,000 requests for assistance has revealed what it calls "a growing crisis in welfare support."

Money expert Liz Koh joins Kathryn to discuss the latest drop in the OCR and the choices facing some homeowners with mortgages - to fix now, and for how long?

How and why do people form friendships with "virtual companions"? What are the positives and negatives of such relationships and what does it tell us about culture at the moment?

Simon talks about safety on Auckland's buses after a fatal stabbing, the people getting into trouble while going for a swim in hot weather.

Renata Hopkins of Scorpio Books reviews Angel Train by Elizabeth Smither, published by Quentin Wilson Publishing.

The National Cyber Security Centre says the malware, known as Lumma Stealer, is designed to steal sensitive information including email address and passwords. 

This year has been full of celebrations around the globe to mark the English author's life and work - including here in New Zealand. 

The social media ban kicks in today but questions remain about whether it will work and Brisbane has become the latest town to put restrictions on short-stay rentals amid a housing crisis.

Consultation is open on the regime that controls the export of military related goods and technology.