Midday Report

In today's episode, 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, severe weather… Read more Audio

Lorde, who originates from the North Shore, told RNZ's own Tony Stamp, she went through "existential crises" putting the album together. Stamp spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The former speaker of the House Trevor Mallard is being sued by a child over blasting repetitive bad music from loud speakers during the parliament protest and occupation in 2022. Lawyer for the child… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 27 June 2025. Audio

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson expects the racing among the mid-field teams to be even closer in this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. Audio

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