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12:28 PM.Midday Sports News. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News. Audio

12:15 PM.Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022. Andrew Geddis is part of the Local Government New Zealand's Electoral Reform Working Group spoke to… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell clinched the Cross Country World Series title on Monday morning when she finished second in the final race in Canada. Maxwell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt. He spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:15 PM.Save the Children New Zealand responds to Gaza developments; There are less than 24 hours to cast your ballot in the local body elections; The government is giving police the ability to gather… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.MetService meteorologist Katie Hillyer gives us the weekend weather forecast. Audio

12:43 PM.There are less than 24 hours to cast your ballot in the local body elections. As of yesterday, Auckland has the lowest turnout so far at 21.87%. While the Buller District is at 45.75%. Buller District… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Views are stacking up on the proposed sale of Fonterra's long-time consumer brands like Anchor. Audio

12:28 PM.The All Whites were unable to convert a number of scoring chances as they were beaten 1-nil by Poland. Audio

12:20 PM.The Government's looking at potentially selling some of its stake in Chorus. Audio

12:17 PM.Police will soon be able to take photos and gather intelligence in public spaces. The government is changing legislation to expand their powers after court rulings found they were initially acting… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.As of the end of July health ministry figures in the Hamas-run territory consider 18,457 of those killed in the two year war were aged under 18. Save the Children New Zealand's chief executive Heather… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government; The latest bargaining meeting between Fire and Emergency New… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Sharetrading platform Sharesies have announced a debit card. Personal General Manager Scott Nixon spoke with Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.The Secretary for Education says she is considering cancelling Gloriavale Christian School's registration over failure to meet criteria. Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust manager, Liz Gregory spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News 9 October 2025 Audio

12:30 PM.Midday Sports News for 9 October 2025 Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 9 October 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The latest bargaining meeting between Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Professional Firefighter's Union will take place on Thursday. NZPFU secretary, Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:12 PM.Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government. Lawyer and disability advocate Huhana Hickey spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Tory Whanau criticised media and fellow council members in her valedictory speech; The Education Review Office says school attendance it back to pre-covid levels, but there is still some work that… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.New Zealand rugby legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will have a Barbie doll modelled on her. Audio

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

12:30 PM.Midday Sports News for 8 October 2025 Audio