Midday Report

Plane spotters lined the streets of outside Whenuapai air base last night to watch the United States Air Force's largest plane touch down. NZDF Auckland Base Commander Group Captain Brett Clayton… Read more Audio

The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, as expected. Reserve Bank Chief Economist Paul Conway spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

In today's episode, the Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday; A blind New Zealander has launched… Read more Audio

Secondary school teachers are hours into a strike over stalled collective agreement negotiations. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

The New Zealand canoe sprint team sees this week's World Championships in Italy as a chance to evolve. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

A blind New Zealander has launched a petition to make noise emitters mandatory on electric vehicles. Josaiah Fue spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday. Mortgage broker Glen McLeod spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

In today's episode, Donald Trump hopes there will be a chance for a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a meeting… Read more Audio

Auckland's Mayor is celebrating the government's plans to overhaul the Building Act. Wayne Brown spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

Midday Rural news for 19 August 2025. Audio