Midday Report for Monday 13 October 2025

1:45 PM.Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt; Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022; Kiwi teen heading to… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Joshua Barnes is off to Malaysia to represent New Zealand in the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Championship. The 14-year-old is hoping a fundraiser on Givealitte will help get him there. Barnes spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sports News. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News. Audio

12:15 PM.Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022. Andrew Geddis is part of the Local Government New Zealand's Electoral Reform Working Group spoke to… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell clinched the Cross Country World Series title on Monday morning when she finished second in the final race in Canada. Maxwell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt. He spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio