Midday Report for Friday 5 April 2024

12:55 PM.Thousands of young people have gathered in centres around the country - taking part in a School Strike 4 Climate Aotearoa march.

It's not just about concern for the climate; the event is led by a… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.A rat-plagued Dunedin supermarket had caught more rodents since an infestation forced it to temporarily close its doors.

Woolworths South Dunedin, formerly a Countdown, was closed for nearly three… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Gisborne fishers are taking extra steps to protect Rock Lobster populations in a bid to protect the future of the fishery between Mahia, north to Gisborne and the East Cape - which was left battered… Read more Audio

12:25 PM.The stakes are high for the Phoenix when they play defending A-League men's champions Central Coast Mariners tomorrow night.

Joe Porter has sports. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.New Zealand needs to make smarter decisions about how to meet current and future infrastructure needs, according to a report from ASB Bank.

Gyles Beckford has the business news. Read more Audio

12:16 PM.Opponents say the government is completely out of line with plans to force councils to hold referenda on their Māori wards.

The coalition has announced that councils which brought in Māori wards… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The future of the Ministry of Health's Suicide Prevention Office is uncertain after the Mental Health Minister admitted plans for its closure were never discussed with him.

Disestablishing the Office… Read more Audio