Midday Report

The culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday. The Poultry Industry Association and the Egg Producers Federation executive director Michael Brooks spoke to… Read more Audio

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

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

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

Midday Rural News for 2 December 2024 Audio

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

Midday Business News for 2 December 2024 Audio

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

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

In today's episode, a report from the Waitangi Tribunal has found the coalition government's decision to disestablish the Maori Health Authority breached treaty principles, the Dental Association is… Read more Audio

One New Zealand company, Abel, is closing down its website for the day in protest of the Black Friday sales. Abel's founder Frances Shoemack spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Several Auckland schools have had their windows smashed and vehicles damaged in recent days. Lynfield College principal Cath Knell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio