Midday Report for Thursday 17 October 2024

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Tory Whanau met with the Local Government Minister Simeon Brown in the Beehive this morning after the government raised concerns this week about council dysfunction, an ACC… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A mysterious sea-creature from the depths of the ocean was so puzzling for NIWA scientists it was initially nicknamed 'The Thing'. NIWA marine biologist and voyage leader Sadie Mills spoke to… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.As many as one in four New Zealanders have shopped on Temu, often attracted by ultra-low prices, but ethical fashion researchers say these prices are a red flag for worker exploitation. Tearfund… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 17 October 2024 Audio

12:28 PM.No need to panic is the message from Team New Zealand after Britannia won both of today's America's Cup races off Barcelona. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 17 October 2024 Audio

12:16 PM.An ACC researcher is warning the Accident Compensation Corporation not to manufacture a crisis, after it recorded a $7.2 billion loss this year. Researcher and barrister specialising in ACC law Warren… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Tory Whanau met with the Local Government Minister Simeon Brown in the Beehive on Thursday morning after the government raised concerns this week about council dysfunction. Wellington Councillor Diane… Read more Audio