Midday Report

Health officials are fearing the worst as a Cook strait ferry sailing has been identified as a high risk exposure event for measles. Vicky Chan, a pharmacist at Pakuranga Unichem spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

Health officials are fearing the worst as a Cook strait ferry sailing has been identified as a high risk exposure event for measles. Vicky Chan, a pharmacist at Pakuranga Unichem spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

A state of emergency has been declared in Southland after yesterday's horrific storm - another remains in place for Canterbury. RNZ reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Charlotte Cook from Culverden. Audio

Storms bringing wind gusts of more than 200 km/h to parts of Canterbury have caused damage and disruption across the region; Tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are taking… Read more Audio

A Picton man - one of the 90,000 without power this morning made the most of the situation by connecting the coffee machine, jug and toaster to his electric car. Charlotte Cook spoke to Rob McCaw. Audio

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger's funeral took place in Paraparaumu on Thursday afternoon. RNZ reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are taking part in a mega strike. RNZ Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Charlotte Cook from a rally in Auckland. Audio

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Assistant Commander Ken Cooper spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

Wellington and Wairarapa have been put under a red wind warning. RNZ reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio