Midday Report for Thursday 9 May 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense, RNZ reporter Timothy Brown gives us the latest from court, a Social… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Nurses are rallying in cities around the country calling for more health funding in the budget to fix the staffing crisis. The Nurses Orginisation's Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of perverting the course of justice. RNZ's Pacific News Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to… Read more Audio

12:38 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:25 PM.Three debutants have been named in the first Black Ferns team of the year. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 9 May 2024 Audio

12:14 PM.The Finance Minister has confirmed a Social Investment Agency will be set up as part of this year's Budget, with an aim of investing in earlier and better interventions to support the country's most… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense. RNZ reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio