Midday Report

Small businesses say the government's payment surcharge changes are unfairly targeting them and it should instead be putting pressure on banks. Dairy and Business Owners Group chairperson Ankit Bansal… Read more Audio

Rain is falling steadily at the top of the South Island, where there are orange heavy rain warnings in force. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Thousands of homes have been without power across Northland as what has been described as an 'atmospheric funnel', hits Aotearoa. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, a school bus driver and a child are in hospital after the bus hit black ice and skidded into a line of trees in Hawke's Bay on Monday morning; A constitutional lawyer says the… Read more Audio

For the fashion industry of Aotearoa simply making a garment is getting harder. Fashion writer Emma Gleeson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The first version of a document listing all international building products now available in New Zealand has been released as the first step in the government's plans to turbo charge the construction… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 28 July 2025 Audio

Black Caps coach Rob Walter believes the teams adaptability paved the way for their success in Zimbabwe. Audio

Midday Business News for 28 July 2025 Audio

A constitutional lawyer says the electoral law changes planned by the government are a serious breach of New Zealanders rights. Constitutional lawyer Graeme Edgeler spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A school bus driver and a child are in hospital after the bus hit black ice and skidded into a line of trees in Hawke's Bay on Monday morning. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Charlotte Cook.

In today's episode, deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years; New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target; New Zealand was once ranked third in the world… Read more Audio