Midday Report for Tuesday 12 August 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The Wellington suburb of Newtown is getting a bad rap and has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Wellington Deputy mayor and councillor for the Kaikawawa southern ward Laurie Foon spoke to… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.Farmers, winemakers and tour operators are welcoming the government's announcement of two new work visas to help bring workers into the country - but the hospitality industry says it's been left out… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 12 August 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sport for Tuesday 12th August 2025 Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 12 August 2025 Audio

12:17 PM.While other western nations declare their intention to recognise a Palestinian state, the New Zealand government is being described as a "laggard" for delaying its position on statehood. The… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a Christchurch woman… Read more Audio