Midday Report

New Zealand Rugby has recorded a financial loss for the third year in a row. Audio

Midday Business News for 8 May 2025 Audio

A second Auckland school has reported a potential attempted abduction, just days after a similar incident. Auckland reporter Victor Waters spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The police watchdog has found officers were justified in shooting at a man who killed two people at a construction site in Auckland in 2023. Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been released from prison, more medical specialists are ditching the public health system in favour of working in private hospitals, a… Read more Audio

The unemployment rate has surprised commentators and remains unchanged at the start of the year. Frog Recruitment Managing Director Shannon Barlow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A Pasifika advocate says the imminent pay equity law change is a slap in the face for women, particularly for Maori, Pacific and migrant workers. Pasifika advocate Latayvia Tualasea Tautai spoke to… Read more Audio

A New Zealand garden product has been recognised on the world stage. Audio

New Zealand Rugby locks in a key man for the next World Cup. Audio

Unemployment is still at a four-year high. Audio

The new data from the Medical Council and released by the senior doctors' union tracks the distribution of medical specialists between public and private work between 2022 and 2024. Association for… Read more Audio

Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been released from prison. Reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio