Midday Report

The government says part of its funding boost for bootcamps will go into rehabilitative support for young people in the programme. Youth advocate and co-founder of youth development charity Kickback… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 26 May 2025. Audio

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson admits the race strategy worked perfectly for them as he and Racing Bulls' team-mate Isack Hadjar both claimed points at the Monaco Grand Prix. Audio

Midday Business News for 26 May 2025. Audio

Former National MP Marilyn Waring has gathered female former MPs to hold their own select committee on the government's pay equity changes. Waring spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Firefighters are responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson following heavy rainfall. Mayor of Nelson Nick Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, we speak to beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton about means-testing parents of 18- and 19-year-olds on the jobseeker support benefit. We also speak with Stephanie Pow, parental leave… Read more Audio

Rugby fans in Aotearoa are getting excited to see some of the greatest in the game play in Auckland this weekend. Sports broadcaster Rikki Swannell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The Trump administration has halted Harvard University's ability to enroll international students - and ordered existing international students to transfer - in an escalating battle with the Ivy… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 23 May 2025 Audio

Team New Zealand is rejecting criticism from two America's Cup challengers accusing it of a lack of transparency in naming Naples as 2027 Cup venue Audio

Midday Business News for 23 May 2025 Audio