Midday Report

Midday Rural News for 3 December 2024. Audio

The Black Caps coach Gary Stead is standing by his batters after the eight-wicket loss to England in the test series opener. Audio

Midday Business News for 3 December 2024. Audio

About 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on Tuesday over what they say are critical threats to patient safety. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday. The Poultry Industry Association and the Egg Producers Federation executive director Michael Brooks spoke to… Read more Audio

In today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones says he's considering options to support offshore gas exploration, including a request by an oil and gas lobby group to underwrite the risk involved… Read more Audio

A new TikTok trend is encouraging teenagers to time their tanning for when UV radiation is at its highest. The Cancer Society's Emma Shields spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A wave of warm humid air is bringing hot temperatures for the coming days and nights. MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 2 December 2024 Audio

Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has apologised for causing a collision with Sauber driver Valterri Bottas during this morning's Qatar Grand Prix. Audio

Midday Business News for 2 December 2024 Audio

Hutt Valley locals including tangata whenua are at their wits end with a foul stench emanating from the local wastewater treatment plant. Labour MP based in Hutt South Ginny Andersen spoke to… Read more Audio