Midday Report

It's a soggy day for most of Aotearoa - and with an added side of wind for parts. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

US president Donald Trump has hailed murdered activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by thousands of people. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Audio

Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen. Audio

Midday Sports News with Barry Guy. Audio

Midday Business News with Jerffery Halley. Audio

Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years. Greg Smith is an investment advisor at Kiwisaver provider Generate and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state. University of Waikato professor Alexander Gillespie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, a former Finance Mister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions, a New Plymouth district councillor says lobby… Read more Audio

Secondary teachers are all back at school today, following four days of rolling strikes. PPTA Te Wehengarua President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A New Plymouth district councillor says lobby group Hobson's Pledge used his likeness without permission, in its campaign against Maori wards. Councillor Dinnie Moeahu spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 19 September 2025 Audio

Midday Sports News for 19 September 2025 Audio