Midday Report Podcast Options

12:20 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:15 PM.A report by The New Zealand Initiative says As will soon overtake Bs as the most common university grade - and not in a good way. Universities New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Whelan spoke to… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The Post is reporting the government is set to announce local government reforms which would mean dissolving regional councils. South Wairarapa Mayor - Dame Fran Wilde spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.A KiwiSaver provider says that while National's proposed contribution rate increase is positive, the scheme's incentives need to be front and centre in discussions leading into next year's election; A… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A cleaner tidying up some dusty old chairs at a Wellington property has stumbled across the find of a lifetime, $20,000. Massive Property Services co owner, Loll spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.After weeks of delays, Milford Track is now open to the public. Aaron Fleming, DOC's Operations Director for the Southern South Island spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

12:30 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:20 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:15 PM.A veterans charity says there is growing concern about the lack of mental health and transitional support within the Defence Force. No Duff Charitable Trust 'Aaron Wood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.A KiwiSaver provider says that while National's proposed contribution rate increase is positive, the scheme's incentives need to be front and centre in discussions leading into next year's election… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Police say they have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges towards officials involved in the Pike River disaster, according to the families' legal team; Auckland Pride is among a group of… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.The NZEI teachers union has asked the government to take accountability and shoulder the "large and unforeseen costs" of removing asbestos-tainted sand used in schools and Early Childhood Education… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

12:28 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:19 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:15 PM.Auckland Pride is among a group of organisations preparing to take legal action over the Minister for Sport and Recreation's decision to direct Sport New Zealand to remove its guidelines for… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Police say they have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges towards officials involved in the Pike River disaster, according to the families' legal team. Nigel Hampton KC spoke to Charlotte Cook.

1:45 PM.The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month; Anti-stalking campaigners are… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.Thursday marked National Celebrant's Day. The Celebrant's Association vice-president Brenda Chapman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:44 PM.A major study into water fluoridation in the U.S has been published. The study looks at the cognitive effect of fluoridation and looks at data over 40 years. Professor of Sociology at the University… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

12:29 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:20 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:16 PM.Anti-stalking campaigners are delighted it's now a crime but are worried about the law's implementation and the trust in the police. Leonie Morris from Aotearoa Free from Stalking spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio