Midday Report

The Black Caps will be without three players for the start of their home summer, while a fourth is in doubt. Audio

Midday Business News for 26 August 2025 Audio

Police have called off their search for a boat believed to be missing in Cook Strait. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

The first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the boarding hostel alight on… Read more Audio

In today's episode, the trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington; A retailer… Read more Audio

Auckland is once again playing host to the fashion industry's most influential players as New Zealand Fashion Week returns. Owner Feroz Ali spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Age Concern is warning that even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance. Age Concern's Hanny Naus spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 25 August 2025 Audio

Star loose forward Kaipo Olsen-Baker was taken off the field on a gurney with a suspected broken ankle while winger Ayesha Leti-Iiga also suffered a leg injury. Audio

Midday Business News for 25 August 2025 Audio

Otago Regional Councillor Councillor Alexa Forbes says Queenstown is suffering from overtourism. Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to… Read more Audio