Midday Report for Friday 18 July 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop; Fonterra is pleased to see… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Phoenix fans are anticipating cold weather but an electric atmosphere at Saturday's match against Wrexham FC. Phoenix supporter group Yellow Fever spokesperson Ethan Franfen spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Teens in New Zealand are hoping we follow the UK's lead and let under 18s vote. Make it 16 NZ Co-Director Thomas Brocherie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 18 July 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sports News for 18 July 2025. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 18 July 2025. Audio

12:16 PM.Fonterra is pleased to see the end of a long running trade dispute involving NZ and Canada. Fonterra global external affairs director Simon Tucker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop. RNZ Music Programmer and long time friend Zen… Read more Audio