Midday Report

A year into a four-year contract worth $24 million, the government is wanting more out of the youth mental health programme, Gumboot Friday. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Polytechnics are cutting more than 500 courses and nearly a thousand jobs so they can stand alone financially once mega-institute Te Pūkenga closes. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Read more Audio

In today's episode, the family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths… Read more Audio

New Zealand donors are fighting Givealittle for refunds after a fundraising page for people in need in Gaza was shut down over concerns around funding terrorist groups and money laundering. Ciara… Read more Audio

A top executive in China's meat industry is praising New Zealand's animal welfare. Audio

There is plenty of support for a change of netball in New Zealand. Audio

Financial hardship is leading to more KiwiSaver withdrawals. Audio

A dairy analyst says New Zealanders will have to put up with high butter prices for the time being, until commodity prices and consumer demand subsides. Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey… Read more Audio

The family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths. Kain Parsons… Read more Audio

In today's episode, the Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe; A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no… Read more Audio

The winner of season two of the 'Drag Race Down Under' television show has her sights set on a new sparkle - but at a great sacrifice. Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The government's curriculum changes have been described by one school union as chaotic and imploding. Ministry of Education's Acting Hautu, or leader, of its Curriculum Centre Pauline Cleaver spoke to… Read more Audio