Midday Report

Tributes are pouring in for Brian Wilson - the musician, songwriter, and founder of The Beach Boys - who has died aged 82. Listener music reviewer Graham Reid spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Four unwanted visitors have weaselled their way into a Wellington eco-sanctuary in the past week. Zealandia's Jo Ledington spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 12 June 2025 Audio

Midday Sport for 12 June 2025 Audio

Midday Business News for 12 June 2025 Audio

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission said a near-miss between a plane and a drone above Auckland last year showed the need for better control over drones and their operators. Reporter Finn… Read more Audio

The Maritime Union is concerned over the latest breakdown of the beleaguered Aratere ferry. Carl Findlay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, the government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli… Read more Audio

Experts are warning women who use period tracking apps are a goldmine for advertisers, and information from them - in the wrong hands - could result in risks to job prospects, workplace monitoring… Read more Audio

The four-laned, 11.5 kilometre Te Ahu a Tararanga - linking Manawatū and Tararua - officially opened to traffic on Wednesday. Principal project manager Grant Kauri spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 11 June 2025 Audio

The All Whites have been beaten 2-1 by Ukraine in their second and final game at the Canadian Shield four-nations tournament in Toronto. Audio