Midday Report for Wednesday 29 January 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately, a new by-law… Read more Audio

12:55 PM.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the rigours of nearly three-years of war and the toll on Ukrainians underscores the need to bring the conflict rapidly to an end. WorldWatch's Andrew McRae… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Asian communities around New Zealand are celebrating the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, welcoming in the Year of the Snake. RNZ Asia journalist Ruth Kuo spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.Small communities around Tasman are itching to finally see speed limit reductions, that a government rule delayed. Tasman District mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 29 January 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.Newly crowned ICC women's cricketer of the year, Amelia Kerr, is taking a cautious approach to potential White Ferns captaincy. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 29 January 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.A new by-law proposed by the Waikato District Council is targeting a popular boy racing spot in Horotiu, between Hamilton and Ngaruawahia. Waikato district mayor Jacqui Church spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:10 PM.The Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately. Transport minister Chris Bishop… Read more Audio