5 Sep 2025

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5th September 2025

From Midday Report, 1:45 pm on 5 September 2025

In today's episode, the government has stripped Auckland Transport of most of its power in a shake-up designed to improve how people get around New Zealand's largest city; A major report into the long-term brain health of high-level rugby players has been released; In a statement, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said officials will look to provide further advice on boarding houses next year, which could include advice on the registration of boarding houses; Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Maori Queen, has delivered her first public speech at Turangawaewae Marae.

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