Midday Report for Friday 4 July 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Two female tourists in their 60s - one who was a New Zealander - have been killed while walking on a safari in Zambia. RNZ reporter, Krystal Gibbens, spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:42 PM.A new study has found there is "no safe amount" of processed meat to eat. University of Auckland associate professor Dr Kathryn Bradbury spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:35 PM.Rural News with Monique Steel. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sport update with Stephen Hewson. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News with Anan Zaki. Audio

12:15 PM.Fresh rain has been falling today in Taranaki after a torrential downpour struck last night. Roads are closed across the district, with slips and potholes left behind after last nights weather. Audio

12:10 PM.Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, which will take place on October 11. Audio