Midday Report for Friday 1 August 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, in a surprise out of the White House, New Zealand exports are being slapped with a 15 percent tariff rate; Animation and visuals giant, Weta FX, has confirmed it's looking to cut… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.It's August the first which means it's time for Wellingtonians to lose their minds over burgers. Wellington On a Plate festival director Beth Brash spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Documents have revealed how the government tried to keep its pay equity changes secret. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 1 August 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps want early wickets when day three of the first test against Zimbabwe resumes tonight. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 1 August 2025 Audio

12:17 PM.Animation and visuals giant, Wētā FX, has confirmed it's looking to cut or change about 100 jobs, mostly in Wellington. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.In a surprise out of the White House, New Zealand exports are being slapped with a 15 percent tariff rate. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio