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12:15 PM.The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by setting the Loafers Lodge boarding hostel alight on 16 May 2023 has entered its third day. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Finance Minister Nicola Willis is to make a number of announcements on competition in the Supermarket industry. Political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed. Justice Select Committee chairperson National MP Andrew Bayly spoke to Guyon… Read more Audio

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

12:27 PM.The Black Caps will be without three players for the start of their home summer, while a fourth is in doubt. Audio

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

12:15 PM.Police have called off their search for a boat believed to be missing in Cook Strait. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

12:10 PM.The first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the boarding hostel alight on… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington; A retailer… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Auckland is once again playing host to the fashion industry's most influential players as New Zealand Fashion Week returns. Owner Feroz Ali spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.Age Concern is warning that even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance. Age Concern's Hanny Naus spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 25 August 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Star loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker was taken off the field on a gurney with a suspected broken ankle while winger Ayesha Leti-Iiga also suffered a leg injury. Audio

12:17 PM.Midday Business News for 25 August 2025 Audio

12:12 PM.Otago Regional Councillor Councillor Alexa Forbes says Queenstown is suffering from overtourism. Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.In today's episode, Emergency Services will now be able to locate people via their cell phones, even if they have not called 111 themselves; The Women's Rugby World Cup is set to start on Saturday… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.A new report is calling for a cross-party focus on wellbeing and says health inequalities have gotten worse over the last 25 years. Former Green Party list MP Kevin Hague spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

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

12:28 PM.Hooker Codie Taylor will become the 14th All Black centurion when he takes to the field in Sunday's second Rugby Championship game against Argentina in Buenos Aires. Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector Audio

12:16 PM.The Women's Rugby World Cup is set to start on Saturday morning, with hosts England taking on the USA. Correspondent Jamie Tahana spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

12:10 PM.Emergency Services will now be able to locate people via their cell phones, even if they have not called 111 themselves. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, as expected; Plane spotters lined the streets of outside Whenuapai air base last night to watch the… Read more Audio