Midday Report for Thursday 4 May 2023

12:42 PM.In a world first, scientists have observed the moment that a dying star consumed a planet - a fate that eventually awaits Earth.

While astronomers have previously seen planets just before and just… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.The Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Kelvin Davis, has today been brushing off Meka Whaitiri's comments about why she quit the party.

The Ikaroa-Rawhiti MP and Minister yesterday shocked everyone… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.There's solid support for a new coastal shipping route between Napier and Gisborne.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:27 PM.The Black Caps remain upbeat despite a series loss to Pakistan.

Stephen Hewson has sport. Read more Audio

12:23 PM.The BNZ has posted a solid rise in profits on the back of  growth in lending.

Anan Zaki has business. Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The Government has revealed a 24-point plan to ease pressure on the health system this winter.

The initiatives are wide-ranging but broadly aim to redirect unnecessary demand on hospitals to care in… Read more Audio