Midday Report for Wednesday 20 September 2023

12:48 PM.Some workplaces are introducing a new kind of happy hour into their schedule this month.

A mental health happy hour involves shutting down worksites for an hour each week to give employees extra time… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.Two police officers injured while arresting an offender in Auckland have now been discharged from hospital.

Police say the pair had followed a vehicle that had failed to stop and were in the process… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Heavy rainfall destroyed around four million young plants at the country's three main propagators at Bay of Plenty nurseries, earlier this year.

Monique Steele has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:29 PM.The Warriors are one win away from the NRL grand final and their remarkable run this season is motivating another champion side. 

Barry Guy has sports. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.The clothing and sporting goods retailer KMD Brands' full year profit is down slightly despite record sales and an improved profit margin. 

Gyles Beckford has the business news. Read more Audio

12:17 PM.A property economist says the National Party Leader could be trying to hedge his bets by claiming foreign buyers won't cause house prices to rise.

Christopher Luxon told Morning Report that housing… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.A magnitude six earthquake which struck in Canterbury just before quarter-past-nine Wednesday morning has left some nearby residents feeling a bit shaken.

The quake, which struck 45 kilometres north… Read more Audio