Midday Report

Australia's Labor government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has returned for a second term following the party's surprise decisive win in the country's federal election. World Watch's Andrew… Read more Audio

New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson was forced to retire during the Miami Grand Prix after a collision on the first turn of the race. Sports broadcaster Stephen McIvor spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A small ceremony has taken place in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank on Monday morning to remember murdered PhD student, Kyle Whorrall. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 5 May 2025 Audio

Another frustrating day for Liam Lawson in Formula One. Audio

Midday Business News for 5 May 2025 Audio

Nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, four days after 150 kilometre winds battered the region. Utility Disputes Commissioner Neil Mallon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, but the two people injured were innocent members of the public. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, Crews are out assessing the damage across Canterbury after yesterday's deluge which caused widespread road closures, flooding and slips. A Canterbury Resident whose home looks like… Read more Audio

Little River and Banks Peninsula are both fully cut off from the rest of the country after flooding put the area under a state of emergency. Sue McKenna spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Wellington Electricity is warning that some residents in the capital may not have power until the middle of next week. Reporter Ashleigh McCall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 2 May 2025 Audio