Midday Report for Monday 17 November 2025

1:45 PM.Police are still searching the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson following the death of three children and their father; There is concern the potential cost to early childhood centres to remove… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.IT issues at Wellington Regional Hospital are putting patient care at risk and extending wait times, according to clinicians at the hospital. Sarah Dalton, the executive director of the Association Of… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Plans for two new tunnels for Wellington's SH1 have been revealed with a total cost of up to $4 billion. Wellington's Mayor Andrew Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

12:30 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:20 PM.The latest news for RNZ's business team. Audio

12:15 PM.There is concern the potential cost to early childhood centres to remove and dispose of asbestos could be prohibitive. Simon Laube, Chief Executive of the Early Childhood Council spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Police are still searching the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson following the death of three children and their father. RNZ's Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio