Midday Report

The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag on to buses and trains with phones and debit cards... with the regional council announcing plans to ditch Snapper. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair… Read more Audio

The Children's Commissioner has launched what she's calling an urgent advocacy campaign to prevent children being neglected, abused and killed. Dr Claire Achmad spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

Between the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport; The E tu union has notified Air New Zealand of a… Read more Audio

Between the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to… Read more Audio

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

Construction begins on new Waikato medical school Audio

The E tu union has notified Air New Zealand of a strike on December 18th, off the back of a deal with other cabin crews. Nikki Dines is Air New Zealand's chief people officer and spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 5 December 2025 Audio

The government changes to the Retirement Villages Act aims to give residents and their families clarity on repayments, but not everyone is happy; Stats NZ is defending its decision not to have a final… Read more Audio