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12:14 PM.A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime, and despite successive governments' and authorities' efforts, it's worse than ever. Charlotte speaks to Dr Chris Wilkins… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Economists are predicting a drop in the official cash rate this afternoon, with broad expectations of a 25 basis point cut to 3-point-5 percent. Charlotte speaks to RNZ's money correspondent Susan… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado, the Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The young singer from Flaxmere - Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono already has a long list of successes - but he is one of only a handful of singers selected from over 600 applicants worldwide. Fonoti-Fuimaono… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A big clean-up is underway at a kohanga reo in Petone, after floodwaters swept through classrooms during heavy rain on Tuesday morning. Kokiri marae and kohanga general manager Tina Olsen-Ratana spoke… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 8 April 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Gary Stead will step down as the Black Caps T20 and one-day head coach and will soon decide if he wants to reapply for the test coach's role. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 8 April 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's tariffs. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado which brought down trees, smashed windows and lifted roofs on Tuesday morning. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the New Zealand share market fell more than 3.1 percent on Monday morning, the biggest single session fall since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Households are being asked… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Netflix users will see a bump in their bills for the subscription service for the next month. Dan Slevin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.Households are being asked to check their bathroom heaters to ensure they're not using a recalled model, due to its potential fire hazard. MBIE spokesperson Ian Caplin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 7 April 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Liam Lawson concedes he and his new team Racing Bulls have plenty to work on ahead of next week's Bahrain Grand Prix after a disappointing 17th place finish in Japan yesterday. Audio

12:21 PM.Midday Business News for 7 April 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.Turmoil in the sharemarket is, of course, in response to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, which have rattled markets around the world and left countries grappling with the implications including New… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The New Zealand sharemarket fell more than 3.1 percent on Monday morning, the biggest single session fall since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, heavy rain is hitting the North Island, we get the latest update, Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses what happens next after Trump has hit New Zealand with tariffs, the Auditor… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.A Palmerston North primary school principal wants a new lunches-in-school provider after a chunk of plasitc was found in a child's meal. Milson School principal Tracy Thorn spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The Auditor-General says the public cannot have confidence in the government achieving its child poverty reduction goals under its current approach, and has urged changes be made. Office of the… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.New Zealand's wood sector is feeling relieved it's not facing extra tariffs. Audio

12:28 PM.Liam Lawson is keen to remind Red Bull bosses that he's still a formidable driver. Audio

12:20 PM.IAG admits overcharging hundreds of thousands of customers. Audio

12:14 PM.Trade Minister Todd McClay said the flat 10 percent duty being applied to US imports will apply on top of any existing tariffs, but there are some exceptions for goods already facing high fees. RNZ… Read more Audio