Midday Report

Food companies are rushing to push protein products, but do we really need all this added protein? Registered nutritionist Jan Hales spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

With unemployment at its highest level in five years and a very tight job market - many job seekers say it's disheartening applying for jobs and hearing nothing back beyond an automated response. Frog… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 7 August 2025. Audio

Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner is confident Jacob Duffy can transfer his white ball form into the test arena. Audio

Midday Business News for 7 August 2025. Audio

An emergency doctor says there will be serious consequences for patient care if St John goes ahead with a plan to get rid of volunteers in hospital EDs. Hutt Hospital ED doctor Dr Tanya Wilton spoke… Read more Audio

Māori are being warned to be vigilant as online gambling sites use fake names and photos to lure people in. Hāpai te Hauora chief operating officer Jason Alexander spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, unemployment has edged to a near five-year high and there are now an extra 16,000 people without work compared to last year; The government is inching closer to replacing petrol… Read more Audio

The amount of commercial and industrial waste being sent off to landfill has plummeted according to the latest snapshot of our waste and recycling habits. Waste and Recycling Industry Association's… Read more Audio

Police are worried about public safety due to a spate of powerline tampering incidents of powerline tampering and theft across the Christchurch area. Acting Detective Sergeant Steph Trengrove spoke to… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 6 August 2025. Audio

The Black Caps are set to hand a debut to a fast bowler in the second and final test against Zimbabwe. Audio