Midday Report

A Coroner has found Sophia Crestani's death could have been avoided at an overcrowded Dunedin party. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Read more Audio

The Israeli military has called on the residents of 25 more villages and towns in southern Lebanon to leave their homes for safety immediately. Correspondent Henri Bou Saab spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Among the 149 projects approved for accelerated decision-making under the government's Fast-track approval bill is a large-scale iron sand mining proposal from Australian company Trans Tasman… Read more Audio

Seven aquaculture projects have made the governments list of approved projects. Audio

The Black Ferns can no longer win the WXV title after falling to a 49-31 defeat to defending champions England in Canada. Audio

A major solar energy developer says fast-tracking renewable energy projects will give the country's electricity system an urgently needed boost. Audio

Samoan locals are concerned about the environmental impacts the HMNZS Manawanui sinking will have on the local eco system. Manu Percival spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

While the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP say a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government. Labour MP for Taieri Ingrid Leary spoke to… Read more Audio

In today's episode, flooding and slips have closed roads across Otago and residents are being advised to stay home and not drive unless absolutely necessary. A state of emergency has been declared in… Read more Audio

Public health experts say the advice Associate Health Minister Casey Costello used to support a heated tobacco tax cut is a desperate collection of papers. Richard Edwards from the Department of… Read more Audio

Dunedin is experiencing one of its wettest days in over a century, with MetService extending its red rain warning to 11 o'clock Friday night. RNZ reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio