Midday Report for Friday 7 February 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, locals are concerned about a meeting the Cook Islands Prime Minister is holding with China, and there are wider geopolitical concerns too; the founding chief executive of Health… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The annual Superstock Teams Champs is on this weekend, the biggest event on Palmerston North's calendar. Charlotte speaks with Palmerston North Speedway Promoter Bruce Robertson. Audio

12:42 PM.Health New Zealand's founding chief executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa has resigned - four months before her contract ends - with the blessing of the Health Commissioner. Charlotte gets the latest from… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 7 February 2024 Audio

12:25 PM.Wanaka snowborader Zoi Sadowski Synnott has won her second world cup title in a week after claiming gold at the Aspen Big Air. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 7 February 2024 Audio

12:20 PM.Dr Anna Powles is associate professor at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University, with a focus on geopolitics in the Pacific. She speaks to Chartotte about the geopolitical… Read more Audio

12:16 PM.The leader of the opposition in the Cook Islands says the Prime Minister's lack of consultation about a visit and deal with China is concerning. Chartotte speaks to Teariki Heather, leader of the Cook… Read more Audio