15 Sep 2025

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025

From Midday Report, 1:45 pm on 15 September 2025

In today's episode, the government has announced a funding boost for major events and tourism, saying it will put $70 million into the sector; A psychiatrist has told a court the man accused of lighting the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was insane at the time; About 3000 people marched along Wellington's waterfront in honour of the golden anniversary, celebrating decades of activism, growth, and pride in te reo Maori; The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony is underway in Los Angeles with a couple of Kiwi's in the running for a win.