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12:12 PM.Another major pulp mill has been forced to close due to crippling power prices - which it says is having major knock on effects for the local economy. Managing director of Pan Pac Forest Products Tony… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.On today's episode, the government has revealed details of its replacement for the Labour government's controversial Three Waters reform, Labour is calling on the government to explain exactly what… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The All Blacks are preparing to face Argentina in the capital this weekend, and Coach Scott Robertson has just named his team list. Sports journalist Jamie Wall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.Residents in the small Horowhenua settlement of Tokomaru are seeking reassurances over the state of their drinking water. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

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

12:28 PM.The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has picked Anton Lienert-Brown to start in the midfield with Rieko Ioane moving to the bench for this weekend's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in… Read more Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 8 August 2024. Audio

12:18 PM.Labour is calling on the government to explain exactly what its policy is to ensure the country has enough power generation. Labour's Energy spokesperson and former Energy Minister Megan Woods spoke… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.The government has revealed details of its replacement for the Labour government's controversial Three Waters reform. Porirua City mayor Anita Baker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.On today's episode, the Kaipara District Council has voted to disestablish their Maori ward at a tense meeting on Wednesday morning, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, Tim Walz has just… Read more Audio

12:49 PM.Some former and current Mcdonald's staff are finally getting paid out for years of miscalculated holiday and annual leave pay. Unite Union National Secretary John Crocker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:47 PM.The National Wild Goat Hunting Competition is back, and DOC is calling on hunters to get involved and do their bit to help with goat control. DOC's wild animals manager Mike Perry spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:25 PM.High jumper Hamish Kerr is ready to engage in a mental battle with himself when his Olympic campaign begins in Paris tonight. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 7 August 2024 Audio

12:17 PM.Tim Walz has been selected to join Kamala Harris on the party's ticket to face down Donald Trump and J.D. Vance in November's election. Correspondent Benji Hyer spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:13 PM.The Kaipara District Council has voted to disestablish their Māori ward at a tense meeting on Wednesday morning. Te Manu Korihi reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.On today's episode, global financial markets are in turmoil as recession fears shook global markets and drove investors out of risky assets overnight, Woolworths supermarket workers have voted to take… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.There's a weight around the necks of several more Kiwi athletes who came away with medals. Sports reporter Barry Guy is in Paris and he spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.The New Zealand Embassy in Jakarta is seeking further information on reports a helicopter pilot from New Zealand has been killed in Indonesia's Papua province. Waikato University's International Law… Read more Audio

12:38 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:27 PM.New Zealand's latest gold medallist says it was a surreal moment when he crossed the finish line first at the Paris Olympics. Audio

12:21 PM.Midday Business News for 6 August 2024 Audio

12:15 PM.Woolworths supermarket workers have voted to take strike action, after bargaining failed to secure them a living wage and improvements to staffing issues. FIRST Union national organiser Ross Lampert… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Global financial markets are in turmoil as recession fears shook global markets and drove investors out of risky assets overnight. RNZ senior business reporter Nona Pelletier spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio