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12:59 PM.In today's episode, the Director-General of Health Diana Sarfati becomes the third health boss in a week to resign - we speak with our health reporter Ruth Hill. More than 200 jobs have been axed from… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Love it or hate it - Valentines Day is here - and with it comes the potential for plenty of spending. Hospitality NZ's chief executive Steve Armitage spoke with Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Paper mill workers in Tokoroa are reeling today after the owner of the Kinleith Mill confirmed 230 jobs will be axed from its paper division. Staff were called to the meeting at the mill this morning… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday rural news for 14 February 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps will again be without Rachin Ravindra for tonight's one-day Tri-Series final against Pakistan in Karachi. Audio

12:19 PM.There's finally been some growth in the manufacturing sector. Audio

12:14 PM.More than 200 jobs in Tokoroa have been lost as the Kinleith Mill closes its paper production division Mill owners Oji Fibre Solutions signalled last year that it was considering closing the paper… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The third health boss in a week has confirmed they will be promptly stepping down. The Director-General of Health, Diana Sarfati's resignation today follows the chief executive, Margie Apa's immediate… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.A Rolleston man is in court fighting back against a fine for parking outside his house. John Boulton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:45 PM.Former political bigwigs are among the latest speaking in front of the Treaty Principles Bill Select Committee. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:37 PM.Midday Rural News for 13 February 2025 Audio

12:25 PM.The breakdown of the sponsorship deal between New Zealand Rugby and petro-chemical giant INEOS won't be a major setback for the NZR claims former chair Dame Patsy Reddy. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 13 February 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.Grocery consumer advocates says the Economic Growth Minister's announcement today about supermarkets is still not enough to shift the dial and get lower prices for New Zealanders. Grocery Action Group… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.A major lawsuit filed on Thursday says pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has misled customers for decades about the efficacy of its Codral and Sudafed products. Law firm JGA Saddler are urging… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene, the government has released a series of… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.A rare, first edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has just sold for more than $5000 at auction. Webb's auction house decorative arts specialist Charlotte Dippie spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.A major Auckland hospital and rehab centre for wild birds will soon only attend to native and endemic species, citing significant financial pressures. BirdCare Aotearoa fundraising manager Dr Rashi… Read more Audio

12:39 PM.Midday Rural News for 12 February 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.The push to create a Super Rugby draft is gaining momentum, with Chiefs midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown the latest All Black to throw his support behind the idea. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 12 February 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.The government has released a series of draft proposals which it says may help level the playing field for local media against international competitors. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.A manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene. Inspector Ross Grantham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today’s episode, new polling suggests half the country thinks the Government is going in the wrong direction and that the economy will continue to deteriorate, US President Donald Trump has just… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.A Haast man got the surprise of his life on Sunday when he caught a giant marlin, while fishing near Jackson Bay. Ryan Mawdsley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio