Midday Report

Midday Business News for 1 August 2025 Audio

Animation and visuals giant, Wētā FX, has confirmed it's looking to cut or change about 100 jobs, mostly in Wellington. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In a surprise out of the White House, New Zealand exports are being slapped with a 15 percent tariff rate. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, the Emergency Management Minister is pleased with Aotearoa's response to the tsunami warnings, but is expecting the text alert glitch to be taken seriously; Former Prime Minister… Read more Audio

Prospective voters checking their electoral enrolment have found themselves not on the roll. Electoral commission deputy chief executive of operations Anusha Guler spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen. Audio

Midday sports update with Barry Guy. Audio

Midday Business news and market update with Anan Zaki. Audio

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says New Zealand is being too slow to recognise Palestinian statehood. Clark spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The Emergency Management Minister is pleased with Aotearoa's response to the tsunami warnings, but is expecting the text alert glitch to be taken seriously. Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, thousands of people have been at picket lines and marches around Aotearoa as the nurses' strike pushes into its fourth hour; The 85-year-old leader of the remote West Coast… Read more Audio

Some unexpected hitchhikers are causing more work for mechanics as vermin look to make themselves at home in car engines. MTA sector manager repairer and environmental Glen McGarry spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio