Midday Report for Thursday 6 October 2022

12:45 PM.To local government elections, and you've got until Saturday to pop your vote in one of the many ballot boxes which can be found at some supermarkets, libraries, and council buildings.

You can still… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.India's Foreign Minister, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has been welcomed to New Zealand with a powhiri in Auckland this morning, and is meeting with his counterpart, Nanaia Mahuta.

It is the first time… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Many farmers have escaped the worst of the snow.

Rurals reporter Kim Moodie has te pūrongo taiwhenua. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith is still searching for his top team ahead of their Rugby World Cup title defence.

Sports editor Stephen Hewson has te pūrongo hakinakina. Read more Audio

12:21 PM.News from the business sector, te pūrongo pakihi, with Nicholas Pointon. Read more Audio

12:15 PM.The Minister for Children admits his agency failed 5 year old Malachi Subecz who was murdered by his carer - but is not yet taking any action, instead awaiting an internal investgation. Yesterday the… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The polar blast has hit the South Island and the lower North Island, bringing sub zero temperatures, snow, hail and strong winds.

The unseasonal cold snap has closed roads and caused disruption… Read more Audio