Midday Report

Blues coach Vern Cotter is demanding more consistency from his players as they attempt a late rally to make the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs. Audio

Midday Business News for 2 May 2025 Audio

A Canterbury resident whose home looks like it is sitting on a swimming pool is feeling forgotten and angry. Pip Adams lives in Tai Tapu which sits between the Christchurch and Selwyn districts near… Read more Audio

Crews are out assessing the damage across Canterbury after yesterday's deluge which caused widespread, road closures, flooding and slips. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke… Read more Audio

In today's episode, Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city, the South Island is also experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and… Read more Audio

Kakapo have been heard booming at a Waikato sanctuary, the first time it's been heard in the North Island for more than a century. Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari manager Dan Howie spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

Senior doctors across New Zealand are striking on Thursday, resulting in the delay or cancellation of more than 4000 surgeries. Palmerston North ED Doctor Thomas Carter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 1 May 2025 Audio

Several leading names have been left out of the Black Ferns squad for the next month's Pacific Four series - Ruby Tui the major casualty. Audio

Midday Business News for 1 May 2025 Audio

The South Island is experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and heavy rain warnings in place for Canterbury. Christchurch reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city. Wellington reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio