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12:36 PM.What's the future looking like for workers affected by Fonterra closing its packing factory in Hamilton? Audio

12:28 PM.Peter Burling has given an update on where he's at following his departure from Team New Zealand. Audio

12:20 PM.A former inmate has described a total prisoner voting ban as 'punching down' on already marginalised communities. Awatea Mita spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:15 PM.A former inmate has described a total prisoner voting ban as 'punching down' on already marginalised communities. Awatea Mita spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:12 PM.Wild weather is in store for much of the country, with a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds from Wednesday. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau won't be contesting the mayoralty again come October, rain-weary Northlanders are preparing for another deluge, with a new heavy rain watch in force… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Rat footprints in a Whanganui forest sanctuary have sparked an intense monitoring and trapping operation. Forest and Bird conservation project delivery manager Ali Meade spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Rain-weary Northlanders are preparing for another deluge, with a new heavy rain watch in force for north of Whangarei for the next 12 hours. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:37 PM.The use of robots is driving record production levels at a South Island dairy plant. Audio

12:27 PM.The Blues will be without one of their stars as they try to reach the Super Rugby play-offs. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday business news. Audio

12:11 PM.Wellington mayor Tory Whanau won't be contesting the mayoralty again come October. Whanau spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:10 PM.In today's episode, Police are investigating after three applicants who failed physical testing were still admitted for training, the police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down a… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.New Zealand is now the fastest-growing market for the online platform Shopback, which pays you back a percentage of your online shopping. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.New research from the Insurance Council has found almost a third of New Zealand households have never switched their insurance provider. Insurance Council chief executive Kris Faafoi spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 28 April 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.World heavyweight boxing champions Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight for the undisputed title at London's Wembley Stadium in July. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 28 April 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.The police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down on a rise in gang activity in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Police are investigating after three recruits who failed their physical tests were still admitted for training. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The award winning New Zealand Veterans band has reunited for a spree of shows to mark ANZAC day, this year in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland. One of the co-founders Retired Major Tim McDavitt spoke to… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.Banks may have to reimburse scam victims up to $500,000 under new measures being rolled out in the sector. New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

12:37 PM.There's frustration in Northland as exotic seaweed caulerpa continues to wreak havoc. Audio

12:28 PM.The coach is sticking with the Wellington Phoenix for another year. Audio