Midday Report for Wednesday 24 September 2025

1:15 PM.In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Voting for local elections is underway, 10 points for you if you're already returned your envelope. Gore district mayor Ben Bell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.The world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year is ready to hit Hong Kong. New Zealander Mark Steed spoke to Charlotte Cook from Discovery Bay in Hong Kong. Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.Silver Ferns defender Parris Mason says interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie has kept the team focussed during a tumultuous time. Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector. Audio

12:16 PM.The rate salaries in New Zealand are growing is continuing to slow. Seek's Rob Clark spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns. Chief executive of MyHr Jason Ennor spoke to… Read more Audio