Midday Report

Two female tourists in their 60s - one who was a New Zealander - have been killed while walking on a safari in Zambia. RNZ reporter, Krystal Gibbens, spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

A new study has found there is "no safe amount" of processed meat to eat. University of Auckland associate professor Dr Kathryn Bradbury spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

Rural News with Monique Steel. Audio

Midday Sport update with Stephen Hewson. Audio

Midday Business News with Anan Zaki. Audio

Fresh rain has been falling today in Taranaki after a torrential downpour struck last night. Roads are closed across the district, with slips and potholes left behind after last nights weather. Audio

Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, which will take place on October 11. Audio

In today's episode, the worst of the rainfall is expected to hit around now in the sodden Tasman region, with road closures and evacuations already underway, Tasman's far west, including Farewell… Read more Audio

We are officially closer to 2050 than we are to 2000. Auckland University of Technology astronomy professor Sergei Gulyaev spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The New Zealand Transport Agency is asking livestock owners to be more vigilant about where their animals are, after a number of recent incidents on highways. Journey manager Nicole Felts spoke to… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News with Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Sport update with Barry Guy. Audio