Midday Report for Wednesday 16 July 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Waikato District Council is investigating a road that locals call the "rollercoaster" after a woman and two children were killed in a crash on Tuesday; New Zealanders are once… Read more Audio

12:54 PM.In a landmark ruling, an Australian court has found the government owes no duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders to protect them from the impacts of climate change. Monash University climate law… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A pair of Kiwi singing in the night led to confirmation the Kiwi pukupuku is living in the bush on the West Coast. Kiwi Recovery Group leader Emily King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.The government has put a stop to open plan classrooms - after more than a year of signalling it wasn't interested in this style of build. Remuera Intermediate Principal Kyle Brewerton spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 16 July 2025 Audio

12:29 PM.Midday Sports News for 16 July 2025 Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 16 July 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.New Zealanders are once again among TV's most famous, with two nominations in the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards - television's top honour. Wētā VFX Supervisor Wayne Stables spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The Waikato District Council is investigating a road that locals call the "rollercoaster" after a woman and two children were killed in a crash on Tuesday. Waikato District Mayor Jacqui Church spoke… Read more Audio