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12:10 PM.The bromance is well and truly over and the gloves are off between US President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk. Politico Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.In today's episode, the Prime Minister has expressed what he says is his absolute shock over revelations about one of his senior press secretaries, the worst of the wild weather which has been lashing… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.It's that time of year again-when young kekeno or fur seals start turning up in all sorts of odd places, from footpaths and paddocks to busy roads. Department of Conservation senior technical advisor… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Three people have been charged with manslaughter over the 2023 Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington. Crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 5 June 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.Three-time champion Novak Djokovic has kept up his quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, battling past third seed Alexander Zverev in four sets to set up a French Open semi-final against… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 5 June 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The worst of the wild weather which has been lashing the country appears to be over - for now. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:10 PM.The Prime Minister has expressed what he says is his absolute shock over revelations about one of his senior press secretaries. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt-out wreck of an… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A strong wintry weather blast is starting to be felt in parts of the country with flights in and out of Christchurch and Nelson being cancelled. MetService Meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.The government is investing over $15 million to upgrade infrastructure and enhance conservation in Milford Sound - also confirming flights and cruise ships will continue to operate. Tourism reporter… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 4 June 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.The Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne was pleased with the response of the players after making some personnel changes for this morning's second game against Venezuela, which New Zealand won 2-1 to… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 4 June 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt out wreck of an historic ship on the Paihia waterfront in Northland. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.A new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, with a clear majority saying the public should have been consulted first. Independent pay equity… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, there's another change for the media landscape in Aotearoa with a new marriage between Trade Me and Stuff, employers and manufacturers are describing government moves to change the… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A petition has just been handed over at parliament calling for a ban on the public sale of fireworks - in a bid to protect pets. Animates general manager of marketing Nathalie Moolenshot spoke to… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.It was the deadliest King's Birthday weekend on the roads in six years. Road Policing Team Inspector Peter McKennie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 3 June 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Top seed Jannik Sinner continued his dominant French Open progress, with a straight sets dismantling of Russian Andrey Rublev to reach the quarter-finals. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 6 June 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.Employers and manufacturers are describing government moves to change the focus of WorkSafe as long overdue. Employers and Manufacturers Association manager of employment relations and safety Paul… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.There's another change for the media landscape in Aotearoa with a new marriage between Trade Me and Stuff. The Spinoff's Managing editor and media commentator Duncan Grieve spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio