Midday Report

The Wellington suburb of Newtown is getting a bad rap and has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Wellington Deputy mayor and councillor for the Kaikawawa southern ward Laurie Foon spoke to… Read more Audio

Farmers, winemakers and tour operators are welcoming the government's announcement of two new work visas to help bring workers into the country - but the hospitality industry says it's been left out… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 12 August 2025 Audio

Midday Sport for Tuesday 12th August 2025 Audio

Midday Business News for 12 August 2025 Audio

While other western nations declare their intention to recognise a Palestinian state, the New Zealand government is being described as a "laggard" for delaying its position on statehood. The… Read more Audio

Critical staff shortages, a siloed culture and serious governance issues have been identified in an inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services - sparked by the murder of a Christchurch woman… Read more Audio

In today's episode, the first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act; A Northland cardiologist… Read more Audio

The Green Party's Wellington MPs have launched a petition calling for Maori place names to be restored to the capital's electorates. Rongotai MP Julie Anne Genter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The Department of Conservation says three endangered sea lions were shot at the mouth of the Waitaki river on Saturday. DOC's operations director for the South Island Aaron Fleming spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 11 August 2025 Audio

The Crusaders are confident they'll get big crowds at next year's Super Rugby Super Round in Christchurch. Audio