Midday Report for Thursday 26 October 2023

12:47 PM.Wild weather is moving up the country with a cold blast bringing heavy rain, gales and snow to low levels across Te Waipounamu the South Island on Thursday. Winds reached 140 kilometres per hour… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A Muslim community leader is calling on Winston Peters to take a good look at himself, after sharing inaccurate information about the Christchurch terror attacks.

On the social media platform X last… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.On-going consent delays are causing issues for farmers with the Canterbury Regional Council is failing to approve consents within certain timeframes.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.Springboks flanker Kwagga Smith says their two previous games against the All Blacks this year won't mean much come this weekend's final.

Barry Guy has sports. Read more Audio

12:17 PM.Officials and aid agencies in Vanuatu are still trying to get a full picture of the damage caused by Cyclone Lola and are standing by to begin a major relief effort. Homes and schools have reportedly… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.The Israeli Ambassador says he would welcome any discussions with the New Zealand Government, but is yet to receive any contact from the caretaker ministers.

In a rare interview, Ambassador Ran… Read more Audio