Midday Report for Wednesday 28 August 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.A new critical communication network for emergency services has been launched today, and it's hoped it will resolve some of the shortfalls exposed during Cyclone Gabrielle. The Land Mobile Radio… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.The Grey District mayor says a move to replace afterhours and weekend GP clinics with telehealth services will be more beneficial for West Coast residents needing medical advice. Charlotte spoke with… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.Top seed Jannik Sinner has battled back to avoid a first round loss to American Mackenzie McDonald at the US Openin New York. Audio

12:25 PM.Midday Business News for 18 August 2024 Audio

12:17 PM.Electricity provider Meridian Energy's full year net profit is more than 4 times higher than last years result. Charlotte speaks to Age Concern's chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen about the… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.A search for a missing person is still underway in Auckland's Manukau Harbour today after a boat got into trouble last night. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell is on Puketutu Island, near where the vessel… Read more Audio