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12:55 PM.Christchurch City Council is trialling sheep as a way to combat fire risk in the Port Hills. The popular Kennedys Bush track is closed until Wednesday to allow sheep to graze the dry grass in the… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.The British government has announced today that it is "working to remove" Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's last honorary military title at the King's request. Historian and author of Entitled, Andrew… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.The Bay of Plenty regional council has bought a large dairy farm as part of its sustainability efforts. Audio

12:28 PM.It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain. Audio

12:20 PM.Westpac New Zealand's full year profit is up 13 percent with increased revenue, lending and margins, and a drop in bad debts. Audio

12:17 PM.Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure of a bargain tempt you into purchasing toys and usb chargers from online retailer like Shein and Temu. Consumer NZ's Belinda Castles spokee to… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide. Health Correspondent Ruth Hill and Associate Professor Mark Thomas… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, 13 measles cases are confirmed across New Zealand, with more than 2-thousand close contacts identified so far; The Waitangi Tribunal has found New Zealand's citizenship laws are in… Read more Audio

12:48 PM.A dragon will be charging along the streets of Wellington suburb Island Bay tonight in search of Halloween treats. Although this particular dragon has a particular taste for carrots and apples… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The Department of Conservation is pleading with vandals to stop targeting its signs, with repairs last year costing more than 350-thousand dollars The Department says it's green and yellow signs have… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 31 October 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.The All Blacks are bracing for a hostile crowd in Sunday morning's clash against Ireland in Chicago as they seek to bury the ghosts of their historic defeat at the same ground in 2016. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 31 October 2025 Audio

12:19 PM.The Waitangi Tribunal has found New Zealand's citizenship laws are in breach of Te Tiriti and fail to recognise Maori as the people of the land. Maori news journalist Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.13 measles cases are confirmed across New Zealand, with more than 2-thousand close contacts idenfied so far. Now one of the country's biggest schools has been affected. Auckland Grammar School has… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company; Websites and systems around the world are back online after a… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The Government is asking New Zealanders if they support changes to the Warrant of Fitness system, which would stretch out WOFs for light vehicles, to once every two years. The Automobile Association's… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.New Zealand History Teachers' Association is the teaching association condemning the government's new curriculum. Its chair, Craig Thornhill spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:38 PM.Midday Rural News for 30 October 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.The Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne says they need to be better in some key areas if they want to beat top ranked sides. Audio

12:25 PM.Midday Business News for 30 October 2025 Audio

12:19 PM.Websites and systems around the world are back online after a global Microsoft outage disrupted thousands of services around the world for several hours this morning. Bill Bennet, a freelance New… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company. Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Farmers are frustrated that KiwiSaver changes promised on the campaign trail are not being fulfilled; Some residents in storm-hit lower South Island could still be without power heading into the… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.The Silver Scroll Awards, recognising Kiwi songwriting is into its sixtieth year. Anthony Healey, the Head of NZ Operations for APRA spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio