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12:10 PM.The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year. Head of Communications and Advocacy at Hospitality NZ… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state, Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years, It's a soggy day… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.It's a soggy day for most of Aotearoa - and with an added side of wind for parts. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.US president Donald Trump has hailed murdered activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by thousands of people. Nick Harper reports from Washington. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen. Audio

12:29 PM.Midday Sports News with Barry Guy. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News with Jerffery Halley. Audio

12:15 PM.Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years. Greg Smith is an investment advisor at Kiwisaver provider Generate and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state. University of Waikato professor Alexander Gillespie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a former Finance Mister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions, a New Plymouth district councillor says lobby… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Secondary teachers are all back at school today, following four days of rolling strikes. PPTA Te Wehengarua President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.A New Plymouth district councillor says lobby group Hobson's Pledge used his likeness without permission, in its campaign against Maori wards. Councillor Dinnie Moeahu spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 19 September 2025 Audio

12:30 PM.Midday Sports News for 19 September 2025 Audio

12:25 PM.Midday Business News for 19 September 2025 Audio

12:10 PM.A former Finance Minister critical of Nicola Willis says she's too busy blaming past governments rather than coming up with solutions. Sir Roger Douglas spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter, helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase. Crusaders fan Dick Tayler spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.There are fears for the financial viability of the Chatham Islands, with the island's council out of cash. Chatham Islands mayor, Monique Croon, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday rural news. Audio

12:27 PM.Midday sports news. Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector, including a market update. Audio

12:15 PM.Helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in Canterbury's Selwyn District. Fire and Emergency's Assistant Commander Kevin McCombe spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.The economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter. Employers and Manufacturers Association's head of advocacy and strategy Alan McDonald spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, nurses turn their backs on the Health Minister, hundreds of Dunedin residents have lost power after vegetation hit a powerline as a severe weather front moves up the South Island… Read more Audio