Midday Report Podcast Options

12:20 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:15 PM.Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs "unbecoming" after a fiery scrutiny week appearance which saw accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking. Acting… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The government wants a cap on local council rates to be in place by 2029. Bryan Cadogan was mayor of Clutha for five terms and held a rates cap for over 10 years. He spoke to Charlotte Cook Audio

1:45 PM.Youth homelessness is increasing in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, according to a new report from Youth Development organisation Kick Back; A freshwater ecologist is warning that every year… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The new New Zealand International Convention Centre opened its doors today giving a sneak peak to the media. RNZ reporter Nona Pelletier spoke to Charlotte Cook following the tour. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday rural news. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday sports news. Audio

12:20 PM.The latest business news including a market report. Audio

12:15 PM.A freshwater ecologist is warning that every year the health of New Zealand's water ways gets worse, and it's happening faster. Victoria University's senior researcher and lecturer in freshwater… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Youth homelessness is increasing in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, according to a new report from Youth Development organisation Kick Back. Aaron Hendry spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:05 PM.The Secondary Principals' Council of Aotearoa is the latest education organisation to criticise the government for deleting an Education and Training Act clause that required schools to give effect to… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:42 PM.Police investigating Operation Matata give an update into a major drug bust involving 15 current and former baggage handlers from Auckland International Airport. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.High-resolution 3D modelling has been used to uncover new information about the famous statues of Rapa Nui - Easter Island. Carl Lipo, from the Department Of Anthropology at Binghamton University in… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.Black Foils driver Peter Burling is confident he'll be on board for this weekend's SailGP grand final in Abu Dhabi. Audio

12:19 PM.News from the business sector. Audio

12:15 PM.About 2000 paid firefighters are striking over their deadlocked contract negotiations with Fire and Emergency NZ. RNZ reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The Secondary Principals' Council of Aotearoa is the latest education organisation to criticise the government for deleting an Education and Training Act clause that required schools to give effect to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Attorney-General Judith Collins says the inquiry will look into whether government agencies did everything they could to ensure children were safe; Secondary teachers are voting on a potential… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Dunedin rail commuters may be some of the luckiest in the country with Dunedin Railway Station ranked 18th most spectacular in the world. Alison Breese, a heritage assessment advisor, spoke to Lauren… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Olivier Raven made his suburban berm into a no-grow patch in an effort to promote flower growth and attract insects, but after two complaints from the public Hamilton City Council gave him 30 days to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 27 November 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday sports news. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday business news including a market report. Audio

12:15 PM.Secondary teachers are voting on a potential settlement of their troubled pay talks. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio