Midday Report for Tuesday 26 November 2024

1:45 PM.In today's episode, leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer, the government… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Wellingtonians are having their say about the city council's plans to slash hundreds of millions of dollars worth of projects from its 10-year budget. Wellington issues reporter Nick James spoke to… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A damning report could mean the end of NCEA level one with the government poised to make significant changes to the qualification. Rangitoto College Principal Patrick Gale spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 26 November 2024. Audio

12:29 PM.Black Caps coach Gary Stead has confirmed former skipper Kane Williamson will play in the first test against England but is yet to confirm just who he'll replace. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 26 November 2024. Audio

12:15 PM.The government has announced funding for 50 new senior doctors, and more nurses, to fix critical shortages in rural, mental health, maternity and critical care specialities. Health Minister Shane Reti… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer. National Party deputy leader… Read more Audio