Midday Report

A new study suggests Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could make a hole in the ozone worse. When satellites fall back towards earth, burning up in the atmosphere, they release aluminium oxide… Read more Audio

Brewers and Hospitality New Zealand have joined together to express concern over the government's decision to increase alcohol excise tax. The tax will increase by just over four percent from July the… Read more Audio

Kiwiberry growers will finally be able to export to China again. Audio

The Blues are embracing their nerves ahead of the Super Rugby semi-final. Audio

Manufacturing activity is decreasing. Audio

Police appear to have scaled back operations in the small King Country town of Marokopa, where they've been focussing the search for fugitive father Tom Phillips and his three children. Audio

Three specialist schools will be redeveloped and 17 new satellite classrooms will be built for disabled children with high needs. Audio

On today's episode, the Ministry of Health announces one in six positions will be axed amid further jobs cuts; Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson calls for changes to KiwiSaver; our reporter… Read more Audio

The Kaikoura Ocean Research Institute is on the hunt for volunteers to get involved and help with its Great Kaikoura Whale Count later this month. Kaikoura Ocean Research Institute director Dr Jody… Read more Audio

There is a heavy police presence in Marokopa on Thursday as police try to close the net on Tom Phillips, who has been on the run with his three children for two and half years. RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe… Read more Audio

Primary industry export revenue is falling. Audio

The Black Caps are just about to get under way. Audio