Midday Report

On today's episode, the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense, RNZ reporter Timothy Brown gives us the latest from court, a Social… Read more Audio

Nurses are rallying in cities around the country calling for more health funding in the budget to fix the staffing crisis. The Nurses Orginisation's Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of perverting the course of justice. RNZ's Pacific News Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Three debutants have been named in the first Black Ferns team of the year. Audio

Midday Business News for 9 May 2024 Audio

The Finance Minister has confirmed a Social Investment Agency will be set up as part of this year's Budget, with an aim of investing in earlier and better interventions to support the country's most… Read more Audio

The father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense. RNZ reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, the man sought by police for killing a person on a popular Auckland street has been found dead at a rural property outside Taupo, Auckland's deputy mayor Desley Simpson gives us… Read more Audio

A debt solution provider is warning that cutting funding for advisors could worsen the mental health of those already struggling financially. DebtFix chief executive Christine Liggins spoke to… Read more Audio

All primary students receiving free school lunches will keep getting them as is for the next two-and-a-half years but older pupils will shift to a more basic programme from next year. Deputy political… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio