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12:11 PM.The top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.A Weight loss drug, made famous by celebrities and TikTok will soon be available in New Zealand. Medical weight loss GP Lara Courtenay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.The Law Society is warning that successive governments use of urgency is part of the reason trust in law is eroding in New Zealand. Law Society president Frazer Barton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 26 June 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union's chief executive says referees have been impressed with the support they've received since the abuse towards them in the area was first publicised. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 26 June 2025. Audio

12:17 PM.As a sitting MP, the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have flow on effects for Parliament. Acting Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.A new campaign is exposing the tactics companies use to target young men and encourage them to bet. Problem Gambling Foundation director of advocacy and public health Andree Froude spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.Most of the South Island is in the firing line for wild weather with warnings and watches across Te Waiponamu. MetService forecaster Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:33 PM.Midday Rural News for 25 June 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.After being humiliated in their first two FIFA Club World Cup games, Auckland City FC produced a result for the ages, drawing 1-1 with South American giants Boca Juniors. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 25 June 2025 Audio

12:17 PM.A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has told the court about what he saw the night the mother died. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.An Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand. Vahid Safinia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel, flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The finalists for the Pacific Music Awards have been revealed, with artists Shane Walker and Aaradhna leading the pack. Tahi presenter So'omalo Iteni Schwalger spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.General Practice networks say any money for the severely underfunded sector is welcome, but it doesn't fix the decades of underinvestment. Royal College of GP's president Samantha Murton spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 24 June 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.At the start of the year Du Plessis Kirifi was on the cusp of giving up on his All Blacks dream. He had a big money offer from Japan on the table and was weighing up heading offshore, but after… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 24 June 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.Flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was diverted to nearby Oman in the wake of Iranian strikes on a US airbase. Travel journalist Dan Lake spoke… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Waikato University professor and specialist in the laws of war Al Gillespie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio