Midday Report for Monday 9 December 2024

1:45 PM.In today's episode, fire crews both on the ground and in the air are pushing to thwart a wildfire in Canterbury's Selwyn district before strong winds pick up in the coming hours, in one of the biggest… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.It was a night of wild weather in the capital on Sunday night. Strong gusts saw trees felled, flights cancelled and even destroyed a boat in the harbour. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:42 PM.Survivors, rescuers and locals have gathered on Monday morning at Whakatane Heads to remember the fateful day five years ago, when Whakaari erupted - killing 22, injuring others and forever scarring… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 9 December 2024 Audio

12:28 PM.Liam Lawson believes he's done all he can and now it's up to others to decide his future in Formula 1. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 9 December 2024 Audio

12:15 PM.In one of the biggest turning points for the Middle East in generations, yesterday Syrian rebels seized the capital of Damascus, toppling a regime that had an iron grip on the country for more than 50… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Fire crews both on the ground and in the air are pushing to thwart a wildfire in Canterbury's Selwyn district before strong winds pick up in the coming hours. Fire and Emergency's Canterbury District… Read more Audio