Midday Report for Thursday 2 November 2023

12:45 PM.A-I has been announced by the Collins English Dictionary as its Word of the Year. It was chosen from a list of new terms that will also be added to the dictionary - including one with a unique Kiwi… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A new dental subscription service aiming to get people in the habit of regular check-ups has been launched at dentists in several cities.

EasyDental subscribers pay a monthly fee to cover multiple… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.A lack of demand for asparagus is seeing growers lose money on every bunch that's sold.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.There is just one change to the Black Ferns side that beat Wales for what will be the WXV 1 title decider against England at Mount Smart on Saturday.

Barry Guy has sports. Read more Audio

12:19 PM.Trade software company TradeWindow is losing money and moving quickly to reorganise the business in order to breakeven, which will include an unknown number of job losses. 

Anan Zaki has the business… Read more Audio

12:16 PM.More than a hundred staff at collapsed supermarket company Supie are getting their outstanding wages paid by an anonymous donor.

The online business is in voluntary administration, owing $3 million.

12:11 PM.Criminal lawyers say a dramatic boost in court resources is what's needed to cut down on the numbers of people being held in remand.

Ministry of Justice figures show 44 percent of people currently in… Read more Audio