Midday Report

The latest figures show the economy's in the slow lane. Audio

The Government has set aside more than $150 million to re-establish charter schools in New Zealand. David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The Police Commissioner has announced new specialised gang units aimed at preventing crime, disorder and intimdation caused by gang members. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, two have died and one person is seriously injured in a house fire in Auckland, reporter Melanie Earley has the latest, Police are investigating three new complaints in connection… Read more Audio

The hospitality sector in Auckland says new overnight parking fees will be an unfair burden on staff whose shifts finish late and start early. Hospitality New Zealand's chief executive Steve Armitage… Read more Audio

The Secondary Principals Association says student teachers need stronger monitoring during their classroom work experience. Secondary Principals Association President Vaughan Couillault spoke to… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Dame Lisa Carrington has suffered a rare defeat in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, beaten by fellow New Zealander Aimee Fisher in the K1 500m at the latest Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary. Audio

Midday Business News for 13 May 2024 Audio

Police are investigating three new complaints in connection to historical events at the notorious Christchurch bar, Mama Hooch. Sophie Brown is a survivor of the sexual assault case, and waived her… Read more Audio

The family of the man seriously injured in an Auckland house fire where two people died have just spoken to media. RNZ reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced an increase to defence spending, political editor Jo Moir crunches the numbers, head of research at Enerlytica John Kidd warns it… Read more Audio