Midday Report for Monday 2 December 2024

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones says he's considering options to support offshore gas exploration, including a request by an oil and gas lobby group to underwrite the risk involved… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A new TikTok trend is encouraging teenagers to time their tanning for when UV radiation is at its highest. The Cancer Society's Emma Shields spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.A wave of warm humid air is bringing hot temperatures for the coming days and nights. MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 2 December 2024 Audio

12:28 PM.Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has apologised for causing a collision with Sauber driver Valterri Bottas during this morning's Qatar Grand Prix. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 2 December 2024 Audio

12:15 PM.Hutt Valley locals including tangata whenua are at their wits end with a foul stench emanating from the local wastewater treatment plant. Labour MP based in Hutt South Ginny Andersen spoke to… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Resources Minister Shane Jones says he's considering options to support offshore gas exploration, including a request by an oil and gas lobby group to underwrite the risk involved in exploration… Read more Audio