Midday Report for Friday 11 October 2024

1:28 PM.In today's episode, an economist says the government is failing and hurting our most vulnerable people, with the country depending on the now struggling food bank industry, a taxi driver is in a… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.As banks cut their advertised home loan rates, some people who are on fixed rates are wondering how to get out of them. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.Florida is beginning the clean-up after Hurricane Milton tore through the state, but Governor Ron DeSantis says more flooding is still expected in the coming days. Meteorologist and storm chaser… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 11 October 2024 Audio

12:27 PM.The All Whites are the overwhelming favourites to win their Football World Cup qualification match against Tahiti in Vanuatu this afternoon but say they won't change the way they play. Audio

12:24 PM.Midday Business News for 11 October 2024 Audio

12:18 PM.A taxi driver is in a serious condition after a brutal stabbing in Christchurch on Thursday night. Small Passenger Service Association's Warren Quirke spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.An economist says the government is failing our most vulnerable people, with the country depending on the now struggling food bank industry. University of Auckland economist and founding member of… Read more Audio