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1:45 PM.The census gets a shake up and takes some pressure off the costs. The governmnet is also more than threatening to step in and over councils when it comes to housing and development - going as far as… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.It's the battle of the bell - as the Chiefs encourage their fans to download a virtual cowbell to ring out at the final amid a stoush with the Crusaders. Chief's CEO Simon Graafhuis spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Maritime NZ has filed two health and safety charges against KiwiRail over its grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere nearly a year ago. Audio

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

12:27 PM.Chiefs supporters will be banned from bringing cowbells into Saturday night's Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Audio

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

12:15 PM.Local Government New Zealand says it's unfair for the government to blame councils for a lack of housing growth. Hutt City mayor and Vice President of Local Government New Zealand Campbell Barry spoke… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.New Zealanders have filled out their last official Census form with the government announcing the traditional five-yearly Census is being scrapped from 2030. Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach, fire crews are responding to a major fire at the New World… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A Wellington City Councillor is disappointed that the government has stripped the heritage status of Victoria University-owned Gordon Wilson Flats on The Terrace. Iona Pannett spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:40 PM.Thieves have targeted central Napier's only pharmacy for a third time in 10 weeks. Life Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 17 June 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.White Ferns captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's World Cup. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 17 June 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Fire crews are responding to a major fire at the New World supermarket in Freeman's Bay. Reporter Amy Williams spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach. Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025. Audio

12:45 PM.President Donald Trump is considering adding 36 additional countries to the United States' travel ban list - including Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.The distribution, manufacture, sale and supply of disposable vapes is being banned from Tuesday. Otago University senior research fellow Jude Ball spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 16 June 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen powered his way to victory through rain and chaos to win the inaugural Viva Mexico 250 NASCAR race in Mexico City. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 16 June 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has caused confusion after having said the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke Van Velden, was looking at reducing the number of sick leave days that… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Witnesses to a boating tragedy in Taranaki have described seeing the boat overturn and a desperate attempt to rescue those on board. Reporter Robin Martin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, family members and friends of passengers who were on board the crashed plane have gathered in Ahmedabad's hospital for DNA tests to help identify their loved ones, there are… Read more Audio