Midday Report for Tuesday 25 November 2025

1:45 PM.The Post is reporting the government is set to announce local government reforms which would mean dissolving regional councils; A report by The New Zealand Initiative says As will soon overtake Bs as… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A west-Auckland volunteer BMX club has had its canteen destroyed in a fire that appears to have been deliberately lit yesterday afternoon. Club president Gareth Lauchlan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.A health charity has gone public with concerns it knows nothing about a fundraising event planning to take donations in its name. Heart Kids NZ Chief Executive David Pimblott 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 from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:15 PM.A report by The New Zealand Initiative says As will soon overtake Bs as the most common university grade - and not in a good way. Universities New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Whelan spoke to… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The Post is reporting the government is set to announce local government reforms which would mean dissolving regional councils. South Wairarapa Mayor - Dame Fran Wilde spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio