Midday Report for Friday 26 September 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Precious pups and poodles have descended on Rangiora for the National Dog Show. Show director Martin Hewitt spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.Technology that could reduce methane emissions from cattle by as much as 30 percent is a step closer to being trialled in New Zealand. AgriZeroNZ chief executive Wayne McNee spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 26 September 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sports News for 26 September 2025. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 26 September 2025. Audio

12:14 PM.A former minister says bold action is needed to reform the energy sector and help grow the economy. Simon Bridges spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.The man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. Our reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook from outside the High… Read more Audio