Midday Report for Wednesday 29 May 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, thunderstorms have rolled quickly through Tamaki Makaurau this morning bringing rain and severe gales to the city, population growth has slowed as a result of fewer births and… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.As Israel presses ahead with its assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, in defiance of international anger over civilian casualties a growing campaign with the slogan "All Eyes on Rafah" has picked up… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Household power bills are expected to rise by around $15 a month, to allow Transpower to fund investment in the electricity network. Consumer power switch manager Paul Fuge spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:33 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:27 PM.The government is chipping in to help Netball New Zealand fund its radical bid to self-produce a weekly free-to-air broadcast of its domestic league. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 29 May 2024 Audio

12:15 PM.Population growth has slowed as a result of fewer births and increased migration during the pandemic according to the Census. Deputy Government Statistician Rachael Milicich spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.Thunderstorms have rolled quickly through Tamaki Makaurau Wednesday morning bringing rain and severe gales to the city. MetService meterologist Dan Corrigan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio