Midday Report for Friday 8 August 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, The MP for Auckland is backing calls for the government to act urgently to get the city's sluggish economy moving; A Northland school has been forced to roster students home due to… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.If you've been enjoying a bit of settled weather this week, it's about to come to an end. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Three Kiwis have been among hundreds battling it out in Utah at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats 'Speedweek' - a race made famous by the film The World's Fastest Indian. The Spirit of NZ Lakester's… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 8 August 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.The Tall Blacks have overcome a physical test to beat the Philippines 94-86 at basketball's Asia Cup in Jeddah. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 8 August 2025. Audio

12:17 PM.A Northland school has been forced to roster students home due to a winter staffing crisis. Northland College Principal Duane Allen spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.The MP for Auckland is backing calls for the government to act urgently to get the city's sluggish economy moving. Green Party co-leader and Auckland MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio