Midday Report

Midday Business News for 27 June 2025. Audio

Severe weather is battering Auckland where a section of road in Blockhouse Bay, has been closed after wind blew the roof off a commercial building and partially collapsed the front of the structure… Read more Audio

The top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke… Read more Audio

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

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

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

Midday Rural News for 26 June 2025. Audio

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

Midday Business News for 26 June 2025. Audio

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

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

In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Read more Audio