Midday Report for Thursday 7 March 2024

12:46 PM.Heavy rain, weak concrete and 100 years of deterioration are being blamed for a major sinkhole in the Auckland suburb of Parnell.

The sinkhole opened up in September last year when the Ōrākei Main… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.Wellington's City Missioner fears the government's new emergency housing policy will push more vulnerable people onto the streets.

The government has announced its new top-priority approach for… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Despite sales of New Zealand-made infant formula remaining strong to our main market of China - producers are being warned against relying on just one market.

Monique Steele has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.New Zealand's most successful test batter Kane Williamson says he never dreamed he'd play a hundred tests.

Barry Guy has sports. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Wool carpet maker Bremworth says flooring giant Godfrey Hirst has eaten into its market share as it struggles to meet demand after cyclone damage shut down its Napier yarn plant.

Gyles Beckford has… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.The government has announced another key piece of legislation as it rushes towards its 100 Day Plan deadline.

The Fast Track Approvals Bill is part of National's coalition agreement with New Zealand… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.One week on from the proposed shutdown of Newshub, TVNZ has announced a planned restructure which will see up to 68 people lose their jobs.

The state broadcaster is proposing to cut almost 10 percent… Read more Audio