Midday Report

Midday Rural News for 5 December 2025 Audio

The government changes to the Retirement Villages Act aims to give residents and their families clarity on repayments, but not everyone is happy; Stats NZ is defending its decision not to have a final… Read more Audio

Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue is the first Tongan film to be considered for an Oscar. Director Vea Mafile'o and writer Luciane Buchannan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Day three of the opening Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, a hamstring injury means Tom Blundell won't play any further part in this test or the next. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

Stats NZ is defending its decision not to have a final large-scale census in 2028, which was one of the recommendations of an expert advisory group it convened. Andrew Sporle, Associate Professor at… Read more Audio

The government changes to the Retirement Villages Act aims to give residents and their families clarity on repayments, but not everyone is happy. Retirement Villages Association executive director… Read more Audio

Food charities are calling for certainty around government funding, as they prepare for the Christmas season; MetService is forecasting downpours across the North Island today, with possible… Read more Audio

The New Zealand Women's Rafting team has made it to Malaysia to compete in the International Rafting Federation Championships in Malaysia. Captain Janey Megaw and the team spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio