Midday Report

A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no reason. Emily Writes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe. Otago University Professor of International Relations Robert Patman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, more expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high; Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in… Read more Audio

Residents in an Auckland North Shore neighbourhood have a literal cat burglar on their hands. Helen North spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

* This audio has been updated for legal reasons. Julia DeLuney's defence says there's no evidence of a breakdown in the relationship between her and her mother, Helen Gregory, that would explain a… Read more Audio

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Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in Hamilton over the weekend. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

More expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high. Business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop; Fonterra is pleased to see… Read more Audio

Phoenix fans are anticipating cold weather but an electric atmosphere at Saturday's match against Wrexham FC. Phoenix supporter group Yellow Fever spokesperson Ethan Franfen spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio