Midday Report

Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union's chief executive says referees have been impressed with the support they've received since the abuse towards them in the area was first publicised. Audio

Midday Business News for 26 June 2025. Audio

As a sitting MP, the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have flow on effects for Parliament. Acting Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Read more Audio

A new campaign is exposing the tactics companies use to target young men and encourage them to bet. Problem Gambling Foundation director of advocacy and public health Andree Froude spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

Most of the South Island is in the firing line for wild weather with warnings and watches across Te Waiponamu. MetService forecaster Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 25 June 2025. Audio

After being humiliated in their first two FIFA Club World Cup games, Auckland City FC produced a result for the ages, drawing 1-1 with South American giants Boca Juniors. Audio

Midday Business News for 25 June 2025 Audio

A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has told the court about what he saw the night the mother died. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

An Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand. Vahid Safinia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio