Midday Report

Scientific theories about black holes published by a New Zealand scientist in 1963, have been reinforced in new international research. University of Canterbury Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr spoke… Read more Audio

Environment Canterbury (ECan) is considering whether to declare a "nitrate emergency" at its final meeting Wednesday, as dozens of protesters gather outside the building demanding action. Audio

Midday Rural News with Monique Steele. Audio

Sports News with Bridget Tunnicliffe. Audio

Midday Business News with Jeffery Halley. Audio

Hundreds of Dunedin residents have lost power after vegetation hit a powerline as a severe weather front moves up the South Island. Metservice's Heather Keats spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Nurses stood and turned their back on Health Minister Simeon Brown in Wellington during a speech in which he criticised their strike earlier this month. Auckland nurse Rangi Black-Tufi spoke to… Read more Audio

In today's episode, more than 100 more staff are in line to go in Tokoroa at the local plywood manufacturing plant; The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the election on a razor's edge with the right… Read more Audio

The chief executive of a major flying school says there is nothing in the Government's aviation plan that lowers regional airport costs or unlock cost efficiencies. Ardmore Flying School's Irene King… Read more Audio

The managing director of Kiwisaver provider Simplicity has apologised after a LinkedIn post about the death of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Our correspondent in Washington DC Toni Waterman… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News with Penny Miles. Audio

Sports News with Bridget Tunnicliffe. Audio