Midday Report

Farmers are frustrated that Kiwisaver changes promised on the campaign trail are not being fulfilled. Federated Farmers board member Karl Dean spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

Some residents in storm-hit lower South Island could still be without power heading into the weekend. Emergency Management Southland group controller Lucy Hicks spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

A former Labour leader is backing the party's plan to introduce a capital gains tax, should they be elected next year; Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend… Read more Audio

Speedway could return to Auckland's Western Springs Stadium by boxing day, if a new proposal to save the venue is accepted by mid-November, according to the plan's backers. Craig Steinbring from the… Read more Audio

The public would like less money spent on drug law enforcement and more on prevention, treatment and harm reduction according to new research. Dr Rose Crossin, the study's author spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 28 October 2025 Audio

Midday Sports News for 28 October 2025 Audio

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Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend - as thousands remain without power. RNZ's Charlotte Cook is in Invercargill and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

A former Labour leader is backing the party's plan to introduce a capital gains tax, should they be elected next year. David Cunliffe spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

A state of emergency has been declared in Southland after yesterday's horrific storm - another remains in place for Canterbury; Many of New Zealand's roads have been impacted by recent weather; Health… Read more Audio

Saturday is Nude Gardening Day, New Zealand Naturist Federation president Alice de Wet spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio