Midday Report for Thursday 18 May 2023

12:45 PM.The top of the North Island is preparing for bad weather with heavy rain and strong winds expected in Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula in the coming hours. The top of the South Island… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Fire and Emergency says it needs significant investment to improve its fleet and equipment, but has a $900 million hole. 33 trucks from across Wellington responded to the fire, but only one with a… Read more Audio

12:34 PM.News from the rural farming sector Read more Audio

12:27 PM.Manchester City marched into the Champions League final for the second time in three seasons after outclassing holders Real Madrid 4-nil in Manchester for a 5-1 aggregate victory. Read more Audio

12:17 PM.News from the business sector Read more Audio

12:13 PM.It's Budget Day, with the full details to be released at 2pm. The government says it will be a "no frills" Budget, with a focus on cyclone recovery and helping ease the cost of living crisis. A… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Police have begun a scene examination at Loafers Lodge, the site of a deadly fire on Tuesday morning. They say debris is piled high and there will be a lot to move.They hope to start recovering bodies… Read more Audio