Hewitt Humphrey
Midday News for 28 March 2012
The Chinese company hired to help roll out ultra-fast broadband says it has nothing to hide and Police tasers are to be replaced by a two-shot model. Audio
Midday News for 6 March 2012
The family of a Christchurch earthquake victim wants the Royal Commission to investigate all Search and Rescue efforts during the disaster. The Government faces a higher-than-forecast Budget deficit. Audio
Midday News for 28 February 2012
An inquiry into how a convicted sex offender was able to work in schools and the crown tries to put internet tycoon Kim Dotcom back behind bars. Audio
Remembering the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake
In North Hagley Park thousands of people gather for a Memorial Service in a day of remembrance and to stand united in two minutes of silence. Then Hewitt Humphrey reads the names of those who died in… Audio
Midday News for 21 February 2012
In today's news, a big fine for the private operator of Mount Eden jail, and the mineworkers' union welcomes a pit closure on safety grounds. Audio
Midday News for 14 February 2012
The four people on trial over the Urewera raids are accused of planning guerrilla warfare and Pike River's former mine manager says he was trying to leave his job at the time of the disaster. Audio
Midday News for 18 January 2012
A teen pleads guilty to a sexual attack on a five-year-old in Turangi. Audio
Midday News for 15 December 2011
Flooding causes widespread destruction through Nelson and Mighty River Power is first on the block for partial privatisation. Audio
Midday News for 14 December 2011
Two teenagers are charged with the murder of a Wellington journalist and the new Government's been sworn in. Audio
Midday News for 25 November 2011
Trade agreements could pose problems for National's asset sales plans, and the National and Labour party leaders wrap up their campaigns with bus tours. Audio
Midday News for 15 November 2011
The man behind the National Party billboard attacks is revealed and the Labour party accuses National of drawing the police into a political spat. Audio
Midday News for 9 November 2011
The police say they'd opposed bail for a man now facing murder charges and the political row over health spending heats up. Audio
Midday News for 8 November 2011
Labour's Phil Goff says statistics show the country's gone backwards under John Key and Michael Jackson's former doctor has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Audio
Midday News for 4 November 2011
Labour details how it plans to pay for its election promises, and Greece abandons plans for a referendum on a eurozone bailout Audio
Midday News for 3 November 2011
Unemployment up; New Zealand rated fifth best place to live; ANZ New Zealand tops $1-billion profit and; election updates. Audio
Midday News for 20 October 2011
A Hawke's Bay man's in a critical condition after being shot by a police officer and Salvors prepare to pump oil from the Rena. Audio
Midday News for 19 October 2011
Salvors are back on board the Rena to assess its condition and the Tui mine is set for multi-million dollar clean-up. Audio
Midday News for 8 September 2011
Drug driving legislation comes under fire and a suggestion to prosecute whanau of recividist drink drivers is labelled 'ridiculous'. Audio
Midday News for 7 September 2011
A call for compensation for those detained during the Uruwera police raids and the Pacific Islands Forum opens on Auckland's waterfront. Audio
Midday News for 1 September 2011
In today's news, details of a woman's last moments at an emotion-fueled quake inquest, and New Zealand's terms of trade maintain record-high levels. Audio