Midday Report for Thursday 19 May 2022

12:45 PM.This afternoon, New Zealanders will learn what the government's dishing out in this year's budget.

Health is expected to be the big-ticket item today with the reforms taking up a decent chunk of the… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.In other news, Antarctica New Zealand wants your input on the Scott Base redevelopment by choosing the building's colour.

Designers are offering the options of kākāriki green, karaka orange and… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

12:26 PM.30-year-old Misha Koudinov will head a seven-strong New Zealand contingent at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Audio

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

12:16 PM.The first hint of winter has arrived, and a series of storm fronts will sweep the country over the coming days.

Parts of Bay of Plenty, Westland and Fiordland are under a heavy rain warning, with up… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.It's Budget Day - the big day for the Finance Minister Grant Robertson who makes the calls on where the money goes.

We already have some idea of what's in the budget, with about 10 early… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.All eyes on the Budget, but will it help those hurting as the cost of living rises. Audio