Midday Report

Stats NZ is considering changes to the census and moving away from a traditional survey to a more modern system that uses administrative data from other government departments. Population expert and… Read more Audio

There's bitter disappointment and the role of the New Zealand Defence Force at ANZAC commemorations in Gallipoli is up in the air, after the group's luggage was lost in transit. Chief Executive of the… Read more Audio

A bill which would ban gang insignia and give police greater powers to stop gang members congregating is being considered by Parliament's Justice Select Committee on Tuesday. Political reporter Katie… Read more Audio

The Wairoa District in northern Hawkes Bay was hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle - left completely cut off with no power, communications or roading links. Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

The World Anti-Doping Agency has fired back at criticism over its handling of 23 positive tests from Chinese swimmers that the head of the US Anti-Doping Agency called a potential cover-up. Audio

Midday Business News for 23 April 2024. Audio

In a packed courtroom, the People of the State of New York versus Donald J Trump has officially got underway. New York correspondent William Denselow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

An inquiry into last year's North Island storms shows the emergency management system is broken, not fit for purpose, and in some places, it completely failed people. Emergency management Minister… Read more Audio

The El Niño weather event which has been dominating our weather for the past year has been declared as officially over - with a La Niña weather pattern looking to take wrest back control. NIWA… Read more Audio

A charity dedicated to cleaning the graves of returned servicepeople has been busy preparing for ANZAC Day this Thursday. Returned serviceman and the charity's managing director Simon Strombom spoke… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio