Midday Report for Monday 1 September 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients; The government is hoping loans of up to $30… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.After the worldwide success of Wordle - some of New Zealand's most threatened species are trying to get in on the fame. Forest & Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Watercare is spending $500 million to patch up Auckland's leaky water infrastructure over the next 18 months. Watercare chief executive Jamie Sinclair spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 1 September 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney is set to compete on the international stage for the first time in a year after being selected for this month's World Championships in Tokyo. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 1 September 2025 Audio

12:17 PM.The government is hoping loans of up to $30 million for regional airlines will help the beleaguered sector - and the regions they serve. Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:12 PM.Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients. Health New Zealand spokesperson Nadine Gray spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio