Midday Report for Friday 25 July 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years; New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target; New Zealand was once ranked third in the world… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.If you've travelled down the West coast of the South Island on holiday, no doubt you have stopped at Punakaiki to look at the pancake rocks. Pancake Rocks Café owner Grant Parrett spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.New Zealand was once ranked third in the world for end-of-life care, now we don't even make the top 10. Palliative Care Collaborative Aotearoa chairperson Catherine D'Souza spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Police comment on a major livestock theft in the Tararua district. Audio

12:28 PM.New Zealand's Steven Alker is in the top spot at the senior British Open. Audio

12:20 PM.The Commerce Commission has raised concern about the glass sector takeover. Audio

12:17 PM.New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years. FENZ Risk Reduction and Investigations Manager Pete Gallagher spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio