Midday Report

Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend - as thousands remain without power. RNZ's Charlotte Cook is in Invercargill and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

A former Labour leader is backing the party's plan to introduce a capital gains tax, should they be elected next year. David Cunliffe spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

A state of emergency has been declared in Southland after yesterday's horrific storm - another remains in place for Canterbury; Many of New Zealand's roads have been impacted by recent weather; Health… Read more Audio

Saturday is Nude Gardening Day, New Zealand Naturist Federation president Alice de Wet spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Police have found several more campsites used by Tom Phillips as he evaded authorities. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 24 October 2025 Audio

Midday Sports News for 24 October 2025 Audio

Midday Buniness News for 24 October 2025 Audio

Health officials are fearing the worst as a Cook strait ferry sailing has been identified as a high risk exposure event for measles. Vicky Chan, a pharmacist at Pakuranga Unichem spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

Health officials are fearing the worst as a Cook strait ferry sailing has been identified as a high risk exposure event for measles. Vicky Chan, a pharmacist at Pakuranga Unichem spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

A state of emergency has been declared in Southland after yesterday's horrific storm - another remains in place for Canterbury. RNZ reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Charlotte Cook from Culverden. Audio

Storms bringing wind gusts of more than 200 km/h to parts of Canterbury have caused damage and disruption across the region; Tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are taking… Read more Audio