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12:12 PM.The Department of Conservation has been unlawfully issuing permits to the Transport Agency, allowing it to kill species such as kiwi during the construction of news roads. Environmental Law… Read more Audio

2:00 PM.In today's episode, health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector, Labour's Chris… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Some good news for drivers as petrol prices are expected to drop in the coming days. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:43 PM.Millions of residents across Queensland and New South Wales are bracing for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall between Friday night and Saturday morning. Vincent Smith lives just north of Brisbane in… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 7 March 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says they're ready for a scrap against India in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday night. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 7 March 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.Labour's Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle focused on the 2026 election, putting together a new economic team led by their Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds. Political Reporter Russell Palmer… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector. Health reporter Ruth Hill spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, A health advocate has accused the government of making 'institutionally racist' changes to the bowel screening programme - repurposing funding set aside for Maori and Pasifika… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Consumer advocates want card payment surcharges to be banned, due to growing concerns about excessive and hidden fees. Consumer's acting head of research and advocacy Jessica Walker spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.Scammers are getting more advanced and people are slowly becoming wiser to their tricks. So when Inland Revenue started to call people to advise they had improved the security for their online… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.Growers in Hawkes Bay are supporting a proposed new water storage facility. Audio

12:28 PM.Determination and belief are rock solid in the Blackcaps camp, following their Champions Trophy semi-final win over South Africa in Lahore this morning. Audio

12:20 PM.How tough might the worldwide inflation fight be? Audio

12:16 PM.Tropical Cyclone Alfred has slowed overnight as it approaches Australia's east coast, sparking fears it could give the storm more time to gain strength. Central Queensland University Environmental… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.A health advocate has accused the government of making 'institutionally racist' changes to the bowel screening programme - repurposing funding set aside for Māori and Pasifika. Specialist GP Rawiri… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a trade war between the US and some of its closest trading partners has erupted - causing stock markets to plummet and raising fears it could contribute to a crash in the global… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Northland horseriders are kicking up a stink over a proposed new bylaw that would mean they'd have to pick up their horse's poo. Legendary Hokianga horseman Rob Pink spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.US President Donald Trump has enacted tough tariffs on the country's largest trading partners - China, Canada and Mexico, sparking fears of a global trade war. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.A Tauranga company is behind the newly launched Yamaha Agriculture. Audio

12:29 PM.There be changes to the Blackcaps in tonight's Champions League semi final against South Africa. Audio

12:20 PM.How are those tariffs going to affect New Zealand? Audio

12:16 PM.A potentially deadly category two cyclone is heading for Queensland's most populous region - Brisbane. Kiwi living in Brisbane Anna Pengelly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.A trade war between the US and some of its closest trading partners has erupted - causing stock markets to plummet and raising fears it could contribute to a crash in the global economy. Tim Groser… Read more Audio