Midday Report

Midday sports news. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market update. Audio

Helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in Canterbury's Selwyn District. Fire and Emergency's Assistant Commander Kevin McCombe spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter. Employers and Manufacturers Association's head of advocacy and strategy Alan McDonald spoke to… Read more Audio

In today's episode, nurses turn their backs on the Health Minister, hundreds of Dunedin residents have lost power after vegetation hit a powerline as a severe weather front moves up the South Island… Read more Audio

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