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From Hollywood to Hobbiton: Stars arrive at War of the Rohirrim film premiere
The red carpet was rolled out at Hobbiton for the New Zealand premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
In today's episode, a network outage at Auckland Airport that caused massive queues and delays for some international flights has been resolved - but that hasn't allayed all travellers problems, New… Audio
Emergency services attend to fire at Showgirls in Auckland
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fire in adult entertainment venue Showgirls, in downtown Auckland. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Travellers left waiting after network outage at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport says all systems are up and running after a network outage crippled the airport. The airport's chief operations officer Chloe Surridge spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Loneliness a concern for seniors this holiday season
Social seniors are urging retirees not to isolate themselves this holiday season. Jessica Hopkins visited a library in Auckland where caffeine, crafting, and good mates are the cure for loneliness. Audio
Survey shows adult literacy and numeracy rates in NZ declining
After years of declining results for teenagers in international maths and reading tests it is time for New Zealand's adults to hang their heads in shame. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke… Audio
Auckland district president on future of RSA
Up to 40 RSA clubs could leave the national body over a disagreement over the organisation's future. Auckland district RSA president Graham Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
RSA clubs threaten to abandon national body over disagreement
A group of RSA clubs are threatening to abandon the national body because of disagreement over the organisation's future. RSA President Martyn Dunne spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Delays at Auckland International Airport due to network outage
There are big delays at Auckland Airport on Wednesday morning, with reports there are queues extending out the doors. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour leader on govt's ferry announcement
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Te Pāti Māori MPs referred to privileges committee over haka
Te Pāti Māori says it expects rules will change to accommodate haka in Parliament. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Mongrel Mob member runs flourishing bread business
A Mongrel Mob member has gone from living in his car to running a flourishing rewana bread business. Ashleigh McCaull went to check it out. Audio
New Lord of the Rings film premiers at Hobbiton
The premier for the latest Lord of the Rings film was held at Hobbiton on Tuesday night. The Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim takes Middle Earth into the land of animation, directed by… Audio
Manhunt continues after person shot dead in Naenae
A manhunt continues on Wednesday morning after a person was shot dead in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Union hopeful new ferries will include rail capability
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union general secretary Todd Valster remains hopeful the government's replacement inter-island ferries will include roll-on roll-off capability. Valster spoke to Corin… Audio
Govt announces greyhound racing ban
Parliament has rushed through legislation designed to prevent any greyhound owners from killing their dogs, after Tuesday's announcement that racing will be banned. Racing Minister Winston Peters… Audio
Gisborne sweetcorn crop harvested early
The sweetcorn season is here - with Gisborne's crops being harvested two weeks earlier than usual thanks to perfect growing conditions. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook has the story. Audio
Infrastructure New Zealand CEO on Cook Strait ferries
The government is expected to announce its plan for replacement Cook Strait ferries on Wednesday, after the previous iRex project was ditched because of cost blow outs. Infrastructure New Zealand… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 December 2024
In today's episode, popular Wellington cafe Olive is closing after 20 years and is set to be revamped by new business owners from the Thistle Inn in Thorndon, the Tokoroa community came together last… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
In today's episode, fire crews both on the ground and in the air are pushing to thwart a wildfire in Canterbury's Selwyn district before strong winds pick up in the coming hours, in one of the biggest… Audio