Midday Report

In today's episode, Timaru Council has launched a taskforce to help affected workers find new jobs after Alliance Group today confirmed its Smithfield meatworks will close with a loss of 600 jobs; the… Read more Audio

As more towns and street names are being returned to their correct te reo Maori names, more attention is also being paid to their pronunciation. However one area of language that is still lagging… Read more Audio

KiwiRail is offering voluntary redundancies across its entire workforce starting Monday. In a staff email obtained by RNZ, KiwiRail said the move is to "reshape the business and lower costs" and… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 18 October 2024 Audio

Double Olympic medallist Ally Wollaston has claimed her first world title after winning the elimination race at the Track Cycling World Champs in Denmark. Audio

Midday Business News for 18 October 2024 Audio

The former Green MP Darleen Tana may finally be ousted from Parliament, after party delegates decided last night to use the controversial waka-jumping legislation. Ms Tana has been engaged in a… Read more Audio

Timaru Council has launched a taskforce to help affected workers find new jobs, after Alliance Group today confirmed its Smithfield meatworks will close with a loss of 600 jobs. Alliance made the… Read more Audio

In today's episode, Tory Whanau met with the Local Government Minister Simeon Brown in the Beehive this morning after the government raised concerns this week about council dysfunction, an ACC… Read more Audio

A mysterious sea-creature from the depths of the ocean was so puzzling for NIWA scientists it was initially nicknamed 'The Thing'. NIWA marine biologist and voyage leader Sadie Mills spoke to… Read more Audio

As many as one in four New Zealanders have shopped on Temu, often attracted by ultra-low prices, but ethical fashion researchers say these prices are a red flag for worker exploitation. Tearfund… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 17 October 2024 Audio