Midday Report Podcast Options

12:43 PM.Secondary school teachers are hours into a strike over stalled collective agreement negotiations. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

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

12:28 PM.The New Zealand canoe sprint team sees this week's World Championships in Italy as a chance to evolve. Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector. Audio

12:15 PM.A blind New Zealander has launched a petition to make noise emitters mandatory on electric vehicles. Josaiah Fue spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

12:10 PM.The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday. Mortgage broker Glen McLeod spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Donald Trump hopes there will be a chance for a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a meeting… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.Auckland's Mayor is celebrating the government's plans to overhaul the Building Act. Wayne Brown spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

12:34 PM.Midday Rural news for 19 August 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sport news with Brigitte Tunnicliffe. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday business news and market update. Audio

12:17 PM.Dozens of ex New World Victoria Park workers are back serving customers from Tuesday, with the opening of New World Point Chevalier. Owner Matt Mullins spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

12:08 PM.Donald Trump hopes there will be a chance for a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after a meeting with European leaders… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Auckland business leaders' say the city's economy still needs a kick start; Donald Trump is claiming his summit with Vladimir Putin was a 10 out of 10 and made a lot of progress… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The country's building consent system is set to have its biggest shake up in two decades. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 18 August 2025: Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sports News for 18 August 2025 Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 18 August 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Donald Trump is claiming his summit with Vladimir Putin was a 10 out of 10 and made a lot of progress, but some geopolitical experts are more sceptical. Otago University Professor of International… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Auckland business leaders' say the city's economy still needs a kick start. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The knives were out in Auckland on Thursday night as the country's finest butchers showed off their skills at the National Butchery Awards. Young Butcher of the Year Anton Rameka from New World… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.KiwiRail and the government have confirmed how much it has cost to breaking the contract with South Korean shipbuilders of the scrapped iRex Ferries. political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.There's a call for levies paid by the fishing industry to be increased, and put towards marine conservation and fishery observers. Audio

12:27 PM.The All Blacks have named their first team of the Rugby Championship. Audio