Midday Report

A sellout crowd of more than 30,000 will be packed in on both days of racing this weekend in Taupō. Mayor David Trewavas spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The fallout from public sector job cuts is clear in the latest TradeMe Jobs data for Wellington, which shows a dramatic drop in listings, and average salaries falling. Jobs sales director Matt Tolich… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

A 15-strong athletics team has been named for the Paris Olympics although some of them will have to meet performance conditions. Audio

Midday Business News for 19 April 2024 Audio

Residents of an Auckland apartment building are anxiously awaiting news of whether they will be forced to move out of their homes, after their building failed multiple safety standards. Reporter Lucy… Read more Audio

Two people have just been handed down life sentences for their roles in the murder of Angela Blackmoore in August 1995. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Voting has ended in Solomon Islands after the country's first ever joint local and national election. RNZ Pacific editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to World Watch's Andrew McRae from Honiara. Audio

Gymnastics New Zealand has written to all clubs around the country reminding them about what they can do to prevent child sex abuse in the wake of the prolific offending by a Blenheim gym coach… Read more Audio

Residents of a central Auckland apartment block are in limbo as they wait to find out whether they'll have to evacuate their homes by Monday. Auckland Council General Manager of Building Consents Ian… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Black Caps all rounder Mark Chapman says the largely inexperienced side in Pakistan needs to grab the opportunity they're been given.  Audio