Midday Report for Tuesday 29 July 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, thousands of homes have been without power across Northland as what has been described as an 'atmospheric funnel', hits Aotearoa; Rain is falling steadily at the top of the South… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The country's top netballers are shrouded in a cloud of uncertainty with Netball New Zealand still yet to ink a broadcast deal for the next ANZ premiership season. Netball Players' Association… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Severe weather is hitting many parts of the country, causing power outages, flooding, and downing trees. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 29 July 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.The Warriors will play in Wellington for the first time in three years next year, with the club playing at Sky Stadium on ANZAC Day in April. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 29 July 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Small businesses say the government's payment surcharge changes are unfairly targeting them and it should instead be putting pressure on banks. Dairy and Business Owners Group chairperson Ankit Bansal… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.Rain is falling steadily at the top of the South Island, where there are orange heavy rain warnings in force. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.Thousands of homes have been without power across Northland as what has been described as an 'atmospheric funnel', hits Aotearoa. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio