Midday Report for Thursday 26 June 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.A Weight loss drug, made famous by celebrities and TikTok will soon be available in New Zealand. Medical weight loss GP Lara Courtenay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.The Law Society is warning that successive governments use of urgency is part of the reason trust in law is eroding in New Zealand. Law Society president Frazer Barton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 26 June 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union's chief executive says referees have been impressed with the support they've received since the abuse towards them in the area was first publicised. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 26 June 2025. Audio

12:17 PM.As a sitting MP, the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have flow on effects for Parliament. Acting Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio