Midday Report

Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in Hamilton over the weekend. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

More expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high. Business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop; Fonterra is pleased to see… Read more Audio

Phoenix fans are anticipating cold weather but an electric atmosphere at Saturday's match against Wrexham FC. Phoenix supporter group Yellow Fever spokesperson Ethan Franfen spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Teens in New Zealand are hoping we follow the UK's lead and let under 18s vote. Make it 16 NZ Co-Director Thomas Brocherie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 18 July 2025. Audio

Midday Sports News for 18 July 2025. Audio

Midday Business News for 18 July 2025. Audio

Fonterra is pleased to see the end of a long running trade dispute involving NZ and Canada. Fonterra global external affairs director Simon Tucker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop. RNZ Music Programmer and long time friend Zen… Read more Audio

In today's episode, retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough; A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and… Read more Audio

Butter is now nearly $5 more expensive than it was more than 10 years ago, and helped drive food prices in general up almost 5 percent year-on-year in June. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Read more Audio