Midday Report for Friday 29 August 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Waikato Police are investigating a fresh sighting of who they think was fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children; More details of the night the Loafers Lodge hostel caught… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.The dead stoat unexpectedly found on a track on stoat-free Rakiura/Stewart Island last month was likely transported there from the mainland according to the DOC. DOC's National Eradication Manager… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.It's officially the last weekend of winter, and Mother Nature is determined to make it known. MetService's Heather Keats spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.The Commerce Commission wants to hear from fruit and veggie growers regarding supermarket buyers. Audio

12:28 PM.The Warriors are being cautious about not over-exposing their new superstar Leka Halasima. Audio

12:20 PM.A strong rise in profit for the Port of Tauranga. Audio

12:16 PM.More details of the night the Loafers Lodge hostel in Newtown caught fire has been revealed in the High Court in Wellington. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Waikato Police are investigating a fresh sighting of who they think was fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio