Midday Report

U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck at a Utah university. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

The Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is back on after creating a new restoration plan and halving a massive funding shortfall. Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement director Mark Stewart spoke to… Read more Audio

In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Read more Audio

If you've opened your local election voting envelope you may have noticed some candidates pushing the boundaries when it comes to their party affiliation. University of Otago legal expert Andrew… Read more Audio

In Auckland the future of the Avondale Racecourse is under scrutiny as it faces the prospect of being sold for development. Whau Local Board member Ross Clow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen Audio

Midday Sports News with Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio

Midday Business News with Anan Zaki, including a market update. Audio

The government's being urged to treat organised crime as a serious threat to New Zealand and appoint a dedicated Minister to tackle it. Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and… Read more Audio

The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, the trial of a woman accused of murdering her two children and putting their remains in suitcases has begun at the Auckland High Court; The Police Commissioner and the Minister for… Read more Audio

At least 400 people are still missing over a week after a deadly landslide hit a remote village in Sudan's Darfur region. Niva Chittock spoke to World Vision Sudan'sNational Director, Simon Mane. Audio