Sleepless in Arabian Ranches

Denmark has become the latest country to take a tough stance on children’s digital lives, announcing plans to ban social media for anyone under the age of 15. We explore this with Dr Alison Burrows, Professor of Education and Childhood Studies at Middlesex University here in Duba ... Show More

We’ve been hearing a lot this year about flying taxis in the UAE, from California-based Archer Aviation signing deals to launch air taxi services in Abu Dhabi by 2026, to new vertiport infrastructure being planned at Dubai International Airport and Yas Island. Now, Cleveland Clin ... Show More

We recently talked about the GCC piloting a single tourist visa and its effect for UAE travel. Today, we look at Oman where tourism has been on the rise, revenues and occupancy rates have been climbing this year and there are plans to increase hotel room capacity to keep up. We c ... Show More

Swarming dirt bike riders causing havoc on Auckland roads will be a target of police this long weekend. A special squad will be using the Eagle helicopter as well as traffic and surveillance cameras to crack down on the reckless riders, who appear to be using social meeting to or ... Show More

Plus- protestors warned against illegal behaviour at rallies across the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Justin Brake caught the nation's attention by broadcasting the peaceful protests of Muskrat Falls. And then he got served with a court injunction. What happens when journalists are treated as criminals just for doing their jobs?Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee o ... Show More

Cop shocked during traffic stop by driver wearing "Jason" mask. Paranoid homeowner shoots down delivery drone! For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A controversial new road layout in Palmerston North will get a stay of execution.The design will see both a cycleway and bus stops in traffic lanes on a busy inner city street. But as Jimmy Ellingham reports, the issue is getting councillors and locals more than a little fired up ... Show More

Arrested for dancing Iran’s crackdown extends to a twirl in the street. Royal spice a girl power reunions on the cards for King Charles’ coronation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The COP29 climate conference has commenced in Azerbaijan; tinfoil hat prank played on Russian teachers; huge traffic jams in China caused by cycling students on dumpling quest. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv ... Show More

A trial on Auckland buses has found drivers falling asleep at the wheel and an 'undeniable' risk of fatigue. The company that ran the trial says it is seeing many more bus, truck and car drivers nodding off than a year ago. Phil Pennington reports. 

Dozens of people killed and injured in China after motorist ploughs into crowd; the Archbiship of Canterbury resigns after church controversy; lights on surfboards to deter sharks? Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Bongani Bingwa.  See omnystudio.com/listener fo ... Show More

Welcome to the 9News podcast. A snapshot of the latest stories from the 9News team including:  ** Police warning ahead of protests  ** Tensions flare in the Middle East  ** And the fight over where to hold the N-R-L grand final  The biggest news stories in less than 10 minutes de ... Show More