Midday Report for Wednesday 4 September 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, Woolworths is taking issue with the Commerce Commission over its claims supermarkets are making excess profits and increasing margins, the Commerce Commission says competition in… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.There's been more Kiwi success at the Paris Paralympic Games with William Stedman won silver in the Men's 400 metre final. Cerebral Palsy Society researcher and support advisor Amy Hogan spoke to… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Former and current politicians are being welcomed at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia. RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:27 PM.Defending champions - New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gabi Dabrowski have been beaten in the doubles quarter-finals of the US Tennis Open in New York. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 4 September 2024 Audio

12:15 PM.The Commerce Commission says competition in the grocery sector has not improved and it's planning to ramp up regulation and enforcement. Grocery Action Group chair Sue Chetwin spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:10 PM.Woolworths is taking issue with the Commerce Commission over its claims supermarkets are making excess profits and increasing margins. Managing Director of Woolworths New Zealand Spencer Sonn spoke to… Read more Audio