Midday Report

On today's episode hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise… Read more Audio

Daylight saving is about to plague our sleep this weekend, but reward us with the promise of longer summer evenings. The clocks jump forward on Sunday, taking away an hour's shut eye. Dr Karyn O'Keefe… Read more Audio

Wellington is getting a much needed boost this weekend with a sold out All Blacks test and the opening weekend of the World of Wearable Arts. The capital city's hospitality and retail sectors have… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Liam Lawson has a Formula One seat for the rest of the season and there's speculation he could find himself in Red Bull's top team if he performs. Audio

Midday Business News for 27 September 2024. Audio

Hundreds of workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru have lost their jobs under a proposal to close the processing plant. The 600 staff were called into a surprise meeting at 11am… Read more Audio

On today's episode, parents could face prosecution if their child misses school 15 days in a year as part of the coalition's truancy crackdown, iwi affiliation data released today on the Maori… Read more Audio

Israel's army chief has given his clearest indication yet that the country is preparing for a ground invasion into Lebanon. Henri Bou-Saab spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Scott Robertson has named his team for the second Bledisloe Cup test, with three changes to the backline. Rugby reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Damian McKenzie has paid the price for some patchy peformances in the All Blacks disappointing Rugby Championship. Audio