Midday Report

Wellington Water says the region saved more than 400 million litres of water this summer thanks to the effort of locals. Wellington Water director of regulatory services Charles Barker spoke to… Read more Audio

Local scientists have found evidence that large earthquakes can trigger volcanic activity. Victoria University seismologist and one of the co-authors of the study Dr Finn Illsley-Kemp spoke to… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

New Zealand motor racing driver Scott McLaughlin will start from pole in next week's Indy 500. Audio

Midday Business News for 20 May 2024 Audio

Staff at the Children's Ministry are expressing alarm that government-ordered cuts will compromise vital record keeping. VOYCE's Te Wai Pounamu youth council chair Lisa McLaren spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

Despite thousands of armed French Police on New Caledonian soil - many of the roads are still blocked or are in worse condition than they were. New Caledonia La Premiere news service journalist… Read more Audio

On today's episode, joint talks between Paris and New Caledonia have stalled, with pro- and anti- independence groups in New Caledonia refusing to meet with each other at this stage, New Caledonia… Read more Audio

More than one thousand dancers will be popping and locking in Lower Hutt this weekend for the national hip hop dance championships. Hip Hop Unite Event Director Gemma Laing spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The Government has promised to put $63 million into Surf Life Saving New Zealand and the Coastguard over four years. Water Safety New Zealand's Gavin Walker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Xander Schauffele tied the record - again - for the lowest score in a men's major championship round, carding a flawless nine-under par 62 in the first round of the PGA Championship in Louisville. Audio