Midday Report for Tuesday 20 February 2024

12:46 PM.Police have spoken to people seen on a walking track in the Hoon Hay Valley moments before the fire broke out on Christchurch's Port Hills, almost a week ago.

The cause of the fire is not yet known… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.KiwiRail is fronting yet another please explain meeting, this time about its rail services in Wairarapa.

During a $100 million upgrade to the Wairarapa line, KiwiRail laid the tracks too close… Read more Audio

12:34 PM.Pāmu, the state-owned farming company, also known as Landcorp, has reported a half-year net operating profit of $3 million.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:27 PM.Veteran Australian batter David Warner says he wants Australia tour New Zealand more often.

Stephen Hewson has sports. Audio

12:19 PM.Campervan company Tourism Holdings first half profit has surged 58 percent despite an erratic vehicle market and challenging economic conditions.

Anan Zaki has the business news. Read more Audio

12:15 PM.There are fears other beneficiaries will soon be targeted as the government moves to impose sanctions on job seekers.

The Government says it's taking early action to curb a surge in welfare… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The Labour Party's Grant Robertson will announce his retirement from politics.

RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Charlotte Cook. Read more Audio