Midday Report

Precious pups and poodles have descended on Rangiora for the National Dog Show. Show director Martin Hewitt spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Technology that could reduce methane emissions from cattle by as much as 30 percent is a step closer to being trialled in New Zealand. AgriZeroNZ chief executive Wayne McNee spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 26 September 2025. Audio

Midday Sports News for 26 September 2025. Audio

Midday Business News for 26 September 2025. Audio

A former minister says bold action is needed to reform the energy sector and help grow the economy. Simon Bridges spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. Our reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook from outside the High… Read more Audio

In today's episode, Health Minister Simeon Brown says new funding for Health New Zealand will expand access and reduce wait times; There's déjà vu on the streets of New York as New Zealand's foreign… Read more Audio

If you don't know what the words 'rark', 'lux' or 'hapu' mean, you'll be able to look them up in the next edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford English Dictionary executive editor Danica… Read more Audio

Chatbots may be useful when opening a bank account or solving a problem with your internet connection, but what about solving an argument with your partner? The study's author, Laura Vowells from… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 25 September 2025 Audio

Midday Sports News for 25 September 2025 Audio