Midday Report for Friday 1 December 2023

12:46 PM.December has arrived and that means Christmas trees are being decorated, carols are on and most importantly, lights are going up.

The switch will be flicked at the popular street-wide display on… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.NIWA is repeating warnings of a hot and windy summer, with a high fire risk for some parts of the country.

Its summer climate outlook shows El Niño is here to stay, bringing some volatile weather… Read more Audio

12:34 PM.From May next year China will stop accepting frozen velvet imports bound for its traditional medicinal market - deciding to use dried velvet only.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.The pressure is on the Black Caps bowlers to pick up wickets early on the fourth day otherwise any chance of victory in first test against Bangladesh is going to fade quickly.

Bridget Tunnicliffe has… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Consumer confidence has improved but remains pessimistic as household budgets remain squeezed, deterring people from big spending.

Anan Zaki has the business news. Read more Audio

12:15 PM.A deal to start giving money to the countries hardest hit by climate change is being seen as a breakthrough on the first day of the COP28 summit in Dubai.

The U.N Secretary General Antonio Guterres… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.An Auckland councillor is concerned there could be dozens of buildings being used as temporary accommodation which don't have a proper warrant of fitness.

Four cabins on a church complex in Māngere… Read more Audio