Midday Report

News from the business sector. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

Midday Rural News for 27 November 2025. Audio

Midday sports news. Audio

Midday business news including a market report. Audio

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

Attorney-General Judith Collins says the inquiry will look into whether government agencies did everything they could to ensure children were safe. Collins spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

The mother who murdered her children and hid them in suitcases has been sentenced to at least 17 years jail; The government hopes regional councils will be gone within two years, under changes… Read more Audio