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12:11 PM.New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility. Washington Federation of State Employees Union President Mike Yestramski… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The Wellington suburb of Newtown is getting a bad rap and has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Wellington Deputy mayor and councillor for the Kaikawawa southern ward Laurie Foon spoke to… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.Farmers, winemakers and tour operators are welcoming the government's announcement of two new work visas to help bring workers into the country - but the hospitality industry says it's been left out… Read more Audio

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

12:28 PM.Midday Sport for Tuesday 12th August 2025 Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 12 August 2025 Audio

12:17 PM.While other western nations declare their intention to recognise a Palestinian state, the New Zealand government is being described as a "laggard" for delaying its position on statehood. The… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a Christchurch woman… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act; A Northland cardiologist… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The Green Party's Wellington MPs have launched a petition calling for Maori place names to be restored to the capital's electorates. Rongotai MP Julie Anne Genter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.The Department of Conservation says three endangered sea lions were shot at the mouth of the Waitaki river on Saturday. DOC's operations director for the South Island Aaron Fleming spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 11 August 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.The Crusaders are confident they'll get big crowds at next year's Super Rugby Super Round in Christchurch. Audio

12:23 PM.Midday Business News for 11 August 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.A Northland cardiologist is pushing back at statistics from the Health Minister showing access to heart care is getting faster - he says that might be the case - but those already in the system are… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, The MP for Auckland is backing calls for the government to act urgently to get the city's sluggish economy moving; A Northland school has been forced to roster students home due to… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.If you've been enjoying a bit of settled weather this week, it's about to come to an end. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Three Kiwis have been among hundreds battling it out in Utah at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats 'Speedweek' - a race made famous by the film The World's Fastest Indian. The Spirit of NZ Lakester's… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 8 August 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.The Tall Blacks have overcome a physical test to beat the Philippines 94-86 at basketball's Asia Cup in Jeddah. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 8 August 2025. Audio

12:17 PM.A Northland school has been forced to roster students home due to a winter staffing crisis. Northland College Principal Duane Allen spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.The MP for Auckland is backing calls for the government to act urgently to get the city's sluggish economy moving. Green Party co-leader and Auckland MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio