Midday Report Podcast Options

12:28 PM.The former All Black captain David Kirk and chair of the players association says the public share float they're suggesting means New Zealand Rugby gets to retain a much bigger stake in the game. Audio

12:20 PM.The two new KiwiSaver providers set to join the default scheme say they'll work hard to deliver good returns at a low cost for members. Audio

12:18 PM.A legal challenge is underway in Apia to halt the running of a second election in Samoa. Proceedings started in the Supreme Court this morning and are expected to stretch well into this afternoon. RNZ… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.The writer, producer, actor and comedian David McPhail has died at 76. In a post on Facebook, his son Matt said: "It is with the deepest sadness that I share with you the news that our wonderful… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.New Zealand Rugby has been presented with an alternative proposal which the players association believes is far better than the Silver Lake deal. The investment company Forsyth Barr has suggested the… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.An expert in US politics says the Republican Party's removal of Liz Cheney from a top leadership role shows the GOP is splintering - and could lead to the formation of a breakaway party. House… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Migrants separated from their families for more than a year and frustrated at the backlogs for visas are holding a protest at Parliament. The rally, organised by the Federation of Aotearoa Migrants… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.A report on the once plentiful scallop beds on the Coromandel coast show they are in crisis. Audio

12:28 PM.Another sailing berth for the Olympics is set to be finalised, Andy Maloney finished first and Josh Junior third at the Finn Gold Cup in Portugal, giving Olympic selectors plenty to think about. Audio

12:20 PM.A solid rebound from the pandemic has delivered a strong lift in profits for accounting software firm Xero. Audio

12:18 PM.The International Criminal Court is concerned war crimes are possibly being committed as conflict between Israel and Palestine intensifies. At least 67 people have been killed in Gaza since violence… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.The Serious Fraud Office has filed criminal charges against six people regarding donations made to the Labour Party. The SFO has declined to name the defendants as they may seek name suppression, but… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.The Child Poverty Action Group says the latest data on child poverty makes grim reading. Two new reports on child poverty and wellbeing show one in five children are living in households where food… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Two new reports on child poverty and wellbeing paint a gloomy picture for tamariki and whanau doing it tough. Among the statistics, one in five children are living in households where food runs out… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.Plans for a new museum in Te Awamutu are kicking into high gear after the purchase of an old Bunnings building in the Waikato town. The museum will showcase the region's history, particularly during… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Campaigners have been lying down on the cold, soggy grounds at Parliament calling for Pharmac's budget to be tripled to over three billion dollars within two years. Patient Voice Aotearoa is… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Vets say drought around the country is pushing up demand for services but with the border still closed they can't get help from overseas vets. Audio

12:28 PM.The postponement of the women's Rugby World Cup till next year should actually benefit local fans. Following the postponement of this year's tournament because of Covid-19, World Rugby has confirmed… Read more Audio

12:18 PM.The mobile payments company Pushpay has almost doubled its full year profit, as donations surged on its platform during the pandemic. Audio

12:17 PM.The Government has announced a pay parity plan for some early childhood teachers worth $170 million. In a pre-Budget announcement this morning, the Education Minister Chris Hipkins said the government… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.The government is introducing regulations to cut the fees banks charge businesses when customers pay with credit or debit cards. The Commerce Commission will also be given powers to regulate and… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Businesses will pay lower fees on credit and debit card transactions, under new legislation announced today. These are the merchant service fees charged by banks - which have gone largely unregulated… Read more Audio