Midday Report

Forty different hīkoi, backed by Te Pāti Māori, have been taking place from Kaitaia to Invercargill throughout the day  as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies.  

In… Read more Audio

On today's episode, thunderstorms have rolled quickly through Tamaki Makaurau this morning bringing rain and severe gales to the city, population growth has slowed as a result of fewer births and… Read more Audio

As Israel presses ahead with its assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, in defiance of international anger over civilian casualties a growing campaign with the slogan "All Eyes on Rafah" has picked up… Read more Audio

Household power bills are expected to rise by around $15 a month, to allow Transpower to fund investment in the electricity network. Consumer power switch manager Paul Fuge spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

The government is chipping in to help Netball New Zealand fund its radical bid to self-produce a weekly free-to-air broadcast of its domestic league. Audio

Midday Business News for 29 May 2024 Audio

Population growth has slowed as a result of fewer births and increased migration during the pandemic according to the Census. Deputy Government Statistician Rachael Milicich spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Thunderstorms have rolled quickly through Tamaki Makaurau Wednesday morning bringing rain and severe gales to the city. MetService meterologist Dan Corrigan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital, a petition calling for paid healthcare, education and… Read more Audio

An aviation law expert says turbulence and in-flight upsets are now the leading causes of airline cabin injuries. Lawyer and former president of Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand… Read more Audio

While New Caledonia's state of emergency has ended, for the indigenous Kanak population, the struggle is not over; the protests and violence that erupted over controversial electoral reforms also… Read more Audio