Midday Report for Friday 9 August 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, another major pulp mill has been forced to close due to crippling power prices - which it says is having major knock on effects for the local economy, it's been an historic and… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.We've all been guilty of doom scrolling on social media, but a new Tik Tok trend might not leave you quite so passive. Jogai Bhatt spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:44 PM.The Prime Minister has defended the Children's Minister for saying Oranga Tamariki should no longer be a 'cash cow' for community service providers. Ara Taiohi chief executive officer Jane Zintl spoke… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.Ellesse Andrews keirin gold medal win on the velodrome in Paris is New Zealand's first Olympic gold on the track in 20 years. Audio

12:21 PM.Midday Business News for 9 August 2024. Audio

12:12 PM.Another major pulp mill has been forced to close due to crippling power prices - which it says is having major knock on effects for the local economy. Managing director of Pan Pac Forest Products Tony… Read more Audio