Midday Report for Wednesday 25 October 2023

12:46 PM.The Whanganui District Council has voted to establish two Māori wards for the 2025 and 2028 local elections.

It's hoped the move will allow Māori to be fairly represented on the council.

Mayor… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Auckland business owners want a bylaw changed that would allow the council to trespass people when they're deemed to be a risk to public safety.

It comes as owners say antisocial behaviour is out of… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Cross-bred wool prices have climbed to the highest level in seven years prompting calls for farmers to re-set the time and money they put into clip preparation.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:27 PM.There have been some tears within the All Blacks camp this week.

Stephen Hewson spoke to Ben Strang. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Rural supplies company PGG Wrightson has downgraded its earnings forecast amid global economic volatility.

Anan Zaki has the business news. Read more Audio

12:19 PM.The man who had been charged over a stabbing at a West Auckland dairy earlier this month has died while in police custody.

Two people were hospitalised following the assault at the dairy in New… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Cyclone Lola has caused significant damage in parts of Vanuatu that haven't even been directly hit by the storm.

The Category 3 storm reached the Northern Islands in Vanuatu when it was a Category… Read more Audio