Midday Report

News from the business sector. Audio

Proposed secondary school curriculum changes making outdoor education a vocational subject has resulted in a 53,000 signature petition calling for the government to reconsider. Education Outdoors… Read more Audio

Power cuts, gale force winds, flight troubles and rain are causing chaos across the country. RNZ reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Charlotte Cook from Wellington Airport. Audio

Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity, and food, touching the top of the Reserve Bank's target band but unlikely to prevent further rate cuts; Local… Read more Audio

A number of school principals are boycotting an education curriculum roadshow, starting in Christchurch today. Stephanie Madden from NZEI spoke to Charlotte Cook. 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

LGNZ says an unprecedented number of votes were cast on election day. Electoral Reform Working Group chair, Nick Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity, and food, touching the top of the Reserve Bank's target band but unlikely to prevent further rate cuts. Gyles… Read more Audio

The Health Minister will consider a law change to prevent further doctors strikes; Kaipara District Council has lodged a complaint to the Department of Internal Affairs about local election… Read more Audio

The Silver Ferns will try and replicate what they did 12 months ago when they stunned Australia to win the Constellation Cup for just the third time. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to… Read more Audio