Midday Report for Thursday 12 October 2023

12:48 PM.Stats NZ is reporting the annual change for rental prices has risen by more than four percent.

Meanwhile, Trade Me is reporting tenants can expect to pay $2,300 more in rent compared to the same time… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.A High Court jury in Christchurch has found David Benbow guilty of murdering his childhood friend.

Michael McGrath disappeared in May 2017 and his body has never been found.

Reporter Niva Chittock… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.A rural school principal says staff shortages, remote locations and poor access to educational providers are challenges for all rural schools.

Susan Murray has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.The Silver Ferns have been preparing teenage goal shoot Amelia Walmsley for a torrid time from the Australian defence ahead of their opening Constellation Cup test in Melbourne tonight.

Stephen… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Volatile fuel prices, increasing competition and an uncertain economic environment have prompted Air New Zealand to lower its forecast first half profit.

Kim Moodie has the business news. Read more Audio

12:16 PM.It's the final countdown to election day, but the latest three polls indicate even after election night there will still be plenty to discuss before a government can be formed.

In the NZ Herald's… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza, where more than 1,100 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes.

Israel has formed an emergency government and war cabinet in the wake of Hamas'… Read more Audio