Midday Report Podcast Options

12:15 PM.Six thousand doctors and dentists are on strike until midnight Wednesday, in the hope of better pay and conditions from Health New Zealand. Wairarapa doctor Niels Dugan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

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