Midday Report

Heavy rainfall is expected for much of the country from Wednesday, MetService said the rain would reach many parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday. MetService Meterologist Mathapelo… Read more Audio

The Commerce Commission has rejected Foodstuffs' proposal to merge its North Island and South Island divisions. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, smokefree advocates criticise associate health minister Casey Costello for a lack of transparency, after documents revealed cutting tax for heated tobacco products would benefit… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has ditched his Wellington city apartment and moved into the newly refurbished Premier House. The 37-million-dollar property has received an interior paintjob, new curtains and… Read more Audio

The Green Building council is fielding calls every two weeks about newly consented buildings dramatically overheating. It says this is the perfect thing for the government to consider when it… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Black Ferns fullback Renee Holmes is preparing for an aerial bombardment from the northern hemisphere sides in the W-X-V-1. Audio

Midday Business News for 30 September 2024 Audio

The Ministry of Disabled People, has launched an independent investigation into the deaths of four people while in care. There have been 87 deaths of disabled people in care in the first seven months… Read more Audio

Smokefree advocates say the Prime Minister should be concerned over a lack of transparency shown by his Associate Health Minister - Casey Costello. Documents reveal that officials told Ms Costello… Read more Audio

On today's episode hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise… Read more Audio

Daylight saving is about to plague our sleep this weekend, but reward us with the promise of longer summer evenings. The clocks jump forward on Sunday, taking away an hour's shut eye. Dr Karyn O'Keefe… Read more Audio