Midday Report

The Prime Minister is accusing the opposition of playing politics with youth mental health, in its criticisms of Gumboot Friday founder Mike King. Red Door Recovery Addictions Practitioner Justine… Read more Audio

In today's episode, up to 2000 people could lose their jobs as a result of the government's change to the school lunches funding model, the United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald… Read more Audio

It's both terrorised and delighted visitors but on Saturday, Wellington will wave goodbye to Quasi, the giant hand statue that has sat atop the City Gallery for the last five years. Wellington City… Read more Audio

A decision to move the Western Springs speedway to Onehunga has blindsided the sport's organisers and been described as a "sham process" by some on the Auckland Council. Albany Ward Councillor John… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 31 October 2024 Audio

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is pleased by the side's progress but she concedes there's still a long way to go if they're to be genuine contenders at the 2026 Commonwealth Game and the 2027… Read more Audio

Midday Business News for 31 October 2024 Audio

The United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been hot on each other's heels, campaigning in the same battleground states with less than a week to go until polls close… Read more Audio

Up to 2000 people could lose their jobs as a result of the government's change to the school lunches funding model. Trust house chief executive John Prendergast spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, the Associate Education Minister says he will look for more funding for attendance services, in order to tackle the growing truancy crisis, with the trial of the man accused of… Read more Audio

Health experts warn that when Police start to pull back from mental health call outs from the first of November, people experiencing mental distress may not have access to any help at all. Associate… Read more Audio

The Justice Select Committee has been hearing submissions on changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act, which will make it harder for Maori to make customary claims on coastlines. RNZ's Maori News… Read more Audio