Midday Report for Friday 9 May 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care, in favour of putting more money into the current system, cheers of joy… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.A rare signature from the late Queen Elizabeth the second made during a visit to Blenheim in the 1960s is up for auction in Dunedin this weekend. Ronnie Proctor from Proctor Auctions spoke to… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.Nationwide protests are taking place on Friday in opposition to the government's controversial pay equity law changes - pushed through under urgency this week. Nurses Organisation's Justine Sachs… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 9 May 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.The Pakistan Super League is moving the remaining matches of the season to the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 9 May 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Cheers of joy erupted in Rome as Senior Cardinal Dominique Mambert stepped onto St Peter's balcony to announce who had been selected to next lead the Catholic Church. New Zealander Johnny Sutherland… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care, in favour of putting more money into the current system. Reporter Tim Brown spoke to… Read more Audio