Midday Report for Thursday 6 November 2025

1:01 PM.Midday Report Essentials for 6 November 2025. Audio

12:45 PM.Celebrated musician Troy Kingi was surprised to get the call up to open for infamous rocker Lenny Kravitz next week. He spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Firefighters have called off a one-hour strike tomorrow at noon but issued a new strike notice for a fortnight's time. Union secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.Stacey Jones admits he's been in awe of teenager Casey McLean in the Pacific Championship. Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector. Audio

12:16 PM.Lifeline, the mental health support service will reduce its operations due to funding constraints. Presbyterian Support Northern Chief Executive, Shaun Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.Any plans to bring in a "move on" approach to rough sleepers in Auckland's CBD could have fatal consequences, according to a youth support group. Aaron Hendry spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio