Midday Report

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Dame Lisa Carrington has suffered a rare defeat in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, beaten by fellow New Zealander Aimee Fisher in the K1 500m at the latest Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary. Audio

Midday Business News for 13 May 2024 Audio

Police are investigating three new complaints in connection to historical events at the notorious Christchurch bar, Mama Hooch. Sophie Brown is a survivor of the sexual assault case, and waived her… Read more Audio

The family of the man seriously injured in an Auckland house fire where two people died have just spoken to media. RNZ reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced an increase to defence spending, political editor Jo Moir crunches the numbers, head of research at Enerlytica John Kidd warns it… Read more Audio

The Wellington Phoenix begin their A League finals campaign on Sunday, taking on Melbourne Victory in Melbourne in the first leg of their semi-final. Wellington Phoenix Melbourne supporters group… Read more Audio

More than 20 years after the original trilogy was released, it's been announced two more Lord of the Rings films will be made and filmed here in New Zealand. Former head of South Pacific Pictures John… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Four years after last playing for Black Caps, big hitting left hander Colin Munro has announced his retirement from international cricket. Audio

Midday Business News for 10 May 2024 Audio

Energy analysts are warning it will be a tough winter, after the country narrowly avoided power cuts Friday morning. Enerlytica head of research John Kidd spoke to Ben Strang. Audio