Midday Report

Key roles are being axed at the Department of Internal Affairs as part of public service job cuts. 17 roles are giong in teams involved in increasing digitisation across the public service and… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Kane Williamson says he is looking forward to playing South Africa's premier T20 competition during the summer and stressed that he won't miss many games for the Black Caps. Audio

Midday Business News for 20 June 2024 Audio

The economy has edged out of recession driven by service industries and energy production. Gross domestic product - the broad measure of economic growth - rose 0.2% for the three months ended March… Read more Audio

Almost all of Northland is without power after a Transpower tower fell around 11am cutting supplies. Tens of thousands of businesses and residents are affected. Charlotte Cook speaks to Whangarei… Read more Audio

On today's episode, Christchurch's tourism body talks about the economic blow Sail GP's withdrawal from the region will have. RNZ's political reporter in Japan speaks about the "c-list" celebrities… Read more Audio

Cricketer Kane Williamson has turned down an offer for a Black Caps contract for the coming season because he wants the option to pursue overseas playing opportunities during the home summer… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons believes a lack of newly-trained surgeons and significant attrition across Aotearoa is a key problem for the new North Shore Hospital building. Charlotte… Read more Audio

Black Caps Kane Williamson and Lockie Ferguson have both declined to take up central contracts with New Zealand Cricket for the next year. Audio

Midday Business News for 19 June 2024. Audio